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What you love to hate about Swarthmore

How better to start an article about hating things than by explaining how much Swatties love to complain? If we simply look at the classic, “Anywhere else, it would’ve been an A,” phrase, a sense of gripe seems to envelope the student
February 9, 2017

On Friendzoning

Back in the ’90s, the following exchange brought forth raucous laughter: “It’s never gonna happen.” “What?” “You and Rachel.” “What? Me and Rach—whatta…why not?” “Because you waited too long to make your move, and now you’re in the friend zone.” “No,
February 9, 2017

From juniors to sophomores: majors we love

As spring semester trudges on, sophomores officially declared their majors on Monday, Feb. 6. While the college offers around 50 major and special major programs, some are more popular than others. Raina Williams ‘18 is majoring in economics, one of the top
February 9, 2017

#SwatBeloved

When I walked into Scheuer room in the late afternoon of Jan. 20, the first thing I heard was Beyoncé. The second was laughter. The dark carpet and the large, circular tables were covered with signs, markers, paper, and people, with warm
January 26, 2017

Deliciously Yours, Just Bring OneCard

Over last semester, eating in the Ville for my reviews has become one of my favorite things to do. As a self-proclaimed homebody, I’m far more likely to go to Sharples for its convenience and comfort than I am to venture out
January 26, 2017

What Next? Fighting Against Trump’s America

On Jan. 20, Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 45th president of the United States of America. Being on a campus as liberal as Swarthmore, tense emotions were palpable within the community following the results of the election. Classes were canceled, tears
January 26, 2017

The Hookup Rollercoaster

How do you write an article on the culture of hookups and relationships? This culture deserves a book because it is one of the most complex and ambiguous topics I have ever come across. With that being said, welcome to my column
January 26, 2017

Browning America: The New Dialectic of US Citizenship

My parents used to call me a “Chipper,” much like the homespun terms “Blackanese” or “Korgentinian,” except for a half-Chilean, half-Persian. It was not only a testament to my complex cultural and racial origins, but my brownness: caramel skin burnt by the
January 26, 2017

Browning America: The New Dialectic of US Citizenship

My parents used to call me a “Chipper,” much like the homespun terms “Blackanese” or “Korgentinian,” except for a half-Chilean, half-Persian. It was not only a testament to my complex cultural and racial origins, but my brownness: caramel skin burnt by the
January 26, 2017
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