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Ethos Water: Why Americans Pay to Pee

To lambast America’s grossly inadequate public infrastructure has become so commonplace that the refrain is an all but trivial cliche in online political discourse. I do not have any expert analysis, insight, or nuance to add to this righteous indignation. However, in

September 29, 2022

Arts·Highlights

Artist of the Week Catherine Wang ʼ23 on Life as Inspiration

Catherine Wang ʼ23 finds inspiration everywhere and in everything. In our interview, she expressed that everyday life often becomes part of her writing, and the media she engages with is often the basis for her visual art. “For me … there’s this

September 29, 2022

Campus Journal·Highlights

Gardening: The Best Way to Cultivate Yourself

During the past few weeks, I’ve been digging my own grave, a pen in one hand and a book in the other, as I’ve become sleep-deprived day by day trying to finish assignments that never seem to end. The other day, I

September 29, 2022

Highlights·News

The Rising Tide of Inflation Arrives at Swarthmore

Upon returning to campus for the Fall 2022 semester, many Swatties were shocked by price increases at dining facilities such as the Science Center Cafe, Kohlberg Coffee Bar, and Essie Mae’s. Most items increased in price due to several economic factors, including

September 29, 2022

Highlights·News·Uncategorized

Lanternflies: Swarthmore College’s Colorful Invaders

This fall, spotted lanternflies have been seen all around campus. These colorful bugs are an ever-growing problem, both on Swarthmore’s campus and in the country. These invasive pests are putting undue strain on native plant species and even forcing some vineyards to

September 29, 2022

Highlights·Opinion

Part of Our World: Why The Little Mermaid Casting is Important and What The Outrage Shows About Cognitive Dissonance in White Society

I know that I am not alone in being tired of Disney making live-action remakes of its classic animated movies. Of course, there is nothing inherently wrong with doing this. The issue is that Disney reliably butchers every single one of them.

September 29, 2022

Highlights·Opinion

Notes on Phenomenology from a Freshman Perspective

The concept of college, from applications to attendance, is interlaced with the goal of identifying who you are. This is obvious from the very beginning of the college search process. “What schools will help you accomplish your goals?” “Which will offer the

September 29, 2022

Highlights·News

Melissa Murray Discusses Crisis of Legitimacy in the Supreme Court at Annual Constitution Day Talk

On Monday, Sept. 19 at 7 p.m., students, faculty, and guests gathered in Kohlberg Hall’s Scheuer Room for a conversation about the Supreme Court and the U.S. Constitution with Frederick I. and Grace Stokes Professor of Law at NYU School of Law

September 22, 2022

Highlights·News

Swarthmore Community Reflects on British Monarchy Following Queen Elizabeth II’s Death

On Thursday, Sept. 8, the BBC announced to the public that the longest reigning Queen of England had died at the age of 96. 3,549 miles away from London, where he was born and raised, Guillaume Robert ’26 received a text message

September 22, 2022

Highlights·Sports

The Death of Queen Elizabeth II and Her Effect on England’s Premier League

Four words, “London Bridge is Down,” dominated British news headlines last week, yet it was no ode to the famous nursery rhyme. Queen Elizabeth II’s passing on Sept. 8, 2022 proved to be a difficult day for the citizens of England and

September 22, 2022

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