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A Quaker aesthetic in campus art and architecture

The iconic Big Chair is a coveted spot on campus, especially when the sun shines. But the larger-than-life Adirondack chair that graces our beach is more than a source of sunbathing, snuggling, and snapshotting: it’s a sculpture — perhaps the most prominent

December 5, 2013

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New resource guide creates common language for allyship

Following multiple incidents of urination on the door of the Intercultural Center (IC) and ensuing outrage from students in various IC groups, it became clear that people inside and outside of organizing spaces had a lot to learn. While many of the

December 5, 2013

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The proof, and tradition, is in the pie

Pie, like the holidays it is a staple of, is steeped in tradition, synonymous as it is with ideas of legacy, patriotism and even a certain folk aesthetic. Pie is homey, warm and unintellectual. Without a doubt, my Grandma has informed my

December 5, 2013

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Living in a PSIence PHIctional world

When asked about the purpose of Psi phi, most of the presidents seemed to agree that aside from serving as a social sphere, the purpose of Psi Phi is to engage in shenanigans. The club hosts various events throughout the year with

December 5, 2013

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In recovery, students reflect on mental health

Mental Health at Swarthmore: as a cyclical issue, it seems to come and go, much like the seasonal winds and perhaps the seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, that they bring with them (for many people, at least). However, for those who suffer

December 5, 2013

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Sex Toys: Why you shouldn’t be fooled by that 8 inch purple dildo.

How often do you think about sex toys? Surveys show that 82% of American adults use sex toys, so apparently most of you horny rascals do quite often. I personally try and limit it to a weekly thing, in order to get

December 5, 2013

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Jonah Schwartz ’15: Abandoning Logic

Fashion is the most immediate, obvious means we have of presenting ourselves to, and armoring ourselves against, the world. But I have always seen clothing as much more than a facile visual. When I was 15, I bought the entire wardrobe of

December 5, 2013

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New “Clay Bird Review” to Debut

Jacob Oet ‘16 and Cara Ehlenfeldt ‘16 are a busy couple. Together, they single-handedly edit Clay Bird Review, the only literary magazine at Swarthmore which accepts English entries from anyone, anywhere in the world. The journal, which intends to publish a print

December 5, 2013

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No magic formula, but plenty of support for disordered eating

When Laura Fitzgerald ’14 first began seeing a nutritionist, she was terrified of gaining weight. It was the summer after her junior year at the College, and she’d been struggling with restrictive eating for over a year. This year, however, the end

November 21, 2013

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Unflinching and honest, ‘12 Years A Slave’ leaves an impression

I hesitate to call “12 Years a Slave” a groundbreaking film, because in 2013 the choice to center a film about slavery on the experiences of black people should not be a groundbreaking one. But “12 Years” did just that, and it

November 21, 2013

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