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Swarthmore’s ongoing struggle with its Quakerism

Op-Ed by Erik Heaney Since I arrived on Swarthmore’s campus barely a year ago, I have noticed that this institution is undergoing a struggle with its identity and heritage. Much like that of an individual who struggles to reconcile conflicting cultural identities,
December 1, 2011

Swarthmore Conservative: Romney for US president

For what it’s worth, I endorse Mitt Romney for President of the United States. The 2012 presidential election will be a defining moment in the course of American history. Two competing visions of America will be presented, and the choice voters make
December 1, 2011

Emma Waitzman ’14 for Co-President

I’m Emma Waitzman and I want to be your Student Council Co-president. Swarthmore gives students the rare opportunity to participate in big decisions that are made, such as the priorities of the college, the goals for the future of Swarthmore, and even
December 1, 2011

No Shave Novembeard Diary, Week 4

Editor’s note: This article was initially published in The Daily Gazette, Swarthmore’s online, daily newspaper founded in Fall 1996. As of Fall 2018, the DG has merged with The Phoenix. See the about page to read more about the DG. The riveting
November 29, 2011

No Shave Novembeard Diary, Week 3

Editor’s note: This article was initially published in The Daily Gazette, Swarthmore’s online, daily newspaper founded in Fall 1996. As of Fall 2018, the DG has merged with The Phoenix. See the about page to read more about the DG. The riveting
November 21, 2011

Encouraging community before Quakerism at Swat

The last two weeks for me have been what I can only describe as an “academic hangover,” where I woke up every day and thought, “What the hell did I just write?” My last column, “Why Quakerism at Swarthmore is Unproductive,” pointed
November 17, 2011

The delayed decision on the Keystone XL pipeline

In a rare move, President Obama offered a bipartisan olive branch last week. That is, Obama managed, in across-the-aisle-fashion, to make just about every constituency unhappy. Implying that he will sit on the decision concerning Canada’s XL oil pipeline until after the
November 17, 2011

After Zuccotti: the way forward for Occupy Wall Street

In a surprise raid in the wee hours of Wednesday morning, the New York City Police Department sent Occupy Wall Street protesters fleeing from Zuccotti Park amidst a chaotic downpour of tear gas, pepper spray and sound cannons. Beyond the legal questions
November 17, 2011
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