My own personal lagom
In Sweden there is an idea called “lagom” (law-gum). Directly translated, using the incredibly accurate Google Translate, “lagom” means “moderate.”
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Columns
A picture of a conservative
Not everyone’s political choices are going to make sense to those around them, and it is easy to vilify others
Read moreThe power of low expectations
When I arrived in Stockholm a month ago for study abroad I suddenly found myself with a lot more free
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Making the Best of It: Hooking Up
For some reason, “making” is something viewed as a relic of the past, something that was done out of necessity
Read moreWhy don’t I write anything down?
When I first sat down to write my column I was so excited. During my three semesters of editing for
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Thailand, Trump, and Authoritarianism
Last week, I overheard a conversation about Donald Trump’s refusal to release his tax returns. Two people were arguing if
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In Which We Learn To Appreciate Our Education
At Swarthmore, we sometimes take our elite, intellectual college experience for granted, yet there are people who would do anything
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If Jesus went to Swarthmore
After reading the exposé about the treatment of LGBT Swatties in Swarthmore Christian Fellowship, I was appalled but not shocked.
Read moreA complex case of repurposing Sharples
Dining halls shape your college experience. Not only does it provide you with the food you need to sustain your
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