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All in the Family: Residents bring a bit of home to Lodge 2

Dorm Dive: Geli Carabases, Jack Momeyer, Caroline Murphy, Anne Rosenblatt and Corinne Sommi Housing five sophomore varsity athletes, Lodge 2 is home to Geli Carabases, Jack Momeyer, Caroline Murphy, Anne Rosenblatt and Corinne Sommi. Murphy, Rosenblatt and Sommi — who wished to

April 19, 2012

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Rhythm n Motion celebrates ten years, new beginnings

Crowding into LPAC this past Saturday, students and guests spilled out of seats and onto the floor in order to watch Rhythm n Motion’s 10th Anniversary show. With shout-outs, whistles and wild applause erupting throughout the performance, the audience showed its appreciation

April 19, 2012

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Navigating the post-breakup period: it’s time to move on

The semester is winding down, finals time is around the corner and we are down to the last two Pub Nites. But on the bright side, the weather has been mind-blowing. The upcoming transitions of everyone leaving college life to head home

April 19, 2012

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Alumni return for Arts Weekend, perform off-Broadway ‘Chimera’

“Chimera” seamlessly interweaves technology, mythology, science and audience interaction that creates an experience that causes self-reflection while not being remotely didactic. “Chimera” was performed at Swarthmore College in the Frear Ensemble Theatre on Apr. 14 as part of last week’s campus-wide Arts

April 19, 2012

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Austrian novelist grapples with the rise of anti-Semitism

“Memoirs of an Anti-Semite” by Gregor von Rezzori is a novel disguised as a memoir. Divided into five parts, this troubling novel explores the nature of anti-Semitism in Europe leading into World War II. The main character and narrator, Bubi, journeys from

April 19, 2012

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Spring play brings ‘Spelling Bee,’ humor to Upper Tarble

A spelling bee is a familiar childhood competition for most people. Last weekend, “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” a musical comedy originated by Rebecca Feldman with lyrics and music by William Finn, came to Swarthmore. This theatrical performance, through the

April 12, 2012

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Matching up to comparable LACs in Planning goals

In previous columns covering the Strategic Directions plan released this winter, I have focused on the problems and weaknesses of the strategic plan, from the lack of a community center to the inclination towards boosting Swarthmore’s ranking over more substantive changes. However,

April 12, 2012

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One, two, three: Spice up your threesome and avoid disaster

I found one neglected question from last semester lying in my inbox today. My v-box was excited by the forgotten e-box letter. So, I decided to dedicate this week’s column to the topic examined in that question — introducing the almighty threesome

April 12, 2012

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Jennifer Marks-Gold, International Students & Scholars Advisor

Swat Style Snapshot Marks-Gold dons a color palette of black, white and grey with eye-catching prints and sparkle. Marks-Gold’s white pants are from Banana Republic while the black silk camisole is by Diane von Furstenberg, her favorite designer. She purchased the rest

April 12, 2012

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‘21 Jump Street’ makes comedy of self-awareness

“21 Jump Street,” a remake of the ’80s television program now starring Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum, is exactly the movie you think it is, and that’s what makes it great. It is not deep, nor complex, nor is it even

April 12, 2012

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