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How was the Parrish Lounge “Dedicated in May 2006”?

Has Swarthmore been graced by travelers from the future? Fortunately (or unfortunately) not, according to Dan West, Vice President of Alumni, Development, and Public Relations. "The plaque was finished and [...]

February 13, 2006

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A whole new kind of Barbie world at the Kitao Gallery

On Friday, February 10, the Kitao Gallery opened its latest installation, "Barbie for President," by Laila Muller '06 and Lisa Nelson '06, an amusing exhibition of the various methods of [...]

February 13, 2006

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Weekend Roundup: Iraqi women and British conductors

We here at Weekend Roundup had a realization recently. You know how this column always tells you to get out of the library/Paces/dorm/whatever and explore the wilds of Philadelphia? And [...]

February 10, 2006

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Momenta Quartet to premiere new work, “Intelligent Design”

The Momenta Quartet will perform an eclectic concert this Saturday at 8:00 in Lang Concert Hall, including the world premiere of "Intelligent Design," by Daniel Koontz. The quartet, including alum [...]

February 10, 2006

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“Darkness into Light”: Chris Staley at the List Gallery

Renowned ceramic artist Chris Staley, Head of Ceramics at Penn State University, is the sole focus of the current exhibition at the List Gallery. Considering that all of the works [...]

February 8, 2006

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Middle Eastern Film Festival goes beyond the headlines

This year, the Middle Eastern Film Festival will showcase several movies that depict everyday life in the Middle East. Fahra Ghannam, Peace Studies professor and the overseer of the series, [...]

February 8, 2006

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What happened to the electric stapler?

In an "Ask the Gazette" last week, we tracked the location of the Beardsley electric stapler to the ResTech help desk; however, it is on the move again. Late last [...]

February 7, 2006

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Reconsidering Raphael’s “embarrassing failure”

Assistant Professor of Art History Patricia Reilly delivered the provocatively-titled lecture "When Imitation is not the Sincerest Form of Flattery: Raphael's Michelangelesque nudes in the Vatican Fire in the Borgo" [...]

February 7, 2006

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College Corner: Interview with David Rosen, computer game-creator extraordinaire

While some Swatties find themselves calling home for cash, at least one of us is an entrepreneur already. David Rosen '08 has found a way to turn his love for [...]

February 6, 2006

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Weekend Roundup: French film and experimental music

Hey. The Super Bowl is this weekend. We at Weekend Roundup only found out a few days ago, but we know you can't wait to watch those commercials, er, the [...]

February 3, 2006

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