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When America Does Good Things in the World, People Appreciate it

So dark are the events in Haiti that it might seem foolish and insensitive to attempt to salvage something positive from the rubble. But it is important that we recognize the valuable efforts of American aid workers and the gratitude and support

January 27, 2010

Opinion

Spotted… (December)

From Sharples coffee to Hobbs' Coffee, from love at first sight to love inspired by bodily functions, Swatties keep on missing connections.

January 20, 2010

Opinion

A History of Fine Dining: Sharples Through the Years

In 1964, a college press release spoke of “a place of noble proportions” that had sprung up at Swarthmore. The alumni bulletin called it “a humane setting for the fine art of eating.” This, of course, was Sharples.

December 21, 2009

Opinion

The Daily Gazette is Hiring for Spring 2010

The Daily Gazette is always on the look-out for more staff members, whether you want to be extraordinarily prolific or an occasional, thoughtful contributor. In particular, we have positions for reporters, photographers, videographers, and web developers, but if you have some other

December 17, 2009

Opinion

Want a Diverse Student Council? Well You’re Going to Have to Pay For It

Student Council members invest time and energy into functioning as our representatives and, you know what? We think it’s time to pay them. In fact, we should pay all our student representatives—committee members too.

December 8, 2009

Opinion

SFAP Statement to Board of Managers

The Student Financial Advisory Panel (SFAP) was formed in the Fall of 2009 to increase dialogue between students and the administration on matters of the Ad Hoc Financial Planning Group. SFAP has worked to gather student concerns on the recent budget recommendations

December 3, 2009

Opinion

Lauren Learns to Speak Up in Germany

I’m finally starting to feel comfortable with expressing opinions—about feeling bad about slavery, about the Bosniak Muslims in Switzerland, about the Jewish perspective, about lesbian history through the ages and why it’s not depicted in the world’s only museum of queer history,

December 2, 2009

Opinion

Reconsidering the Humor of LSE Comedian

I know that, in Swarthmore time, the Fall LSE was a long time ago. To bring it up again now might seem odd. But I believe that the point I have to make is worth dredging up this ancient history. Comedian James

December 1, 2009

Opinion

Spotted

From the very top of Mephistos to somewhere within the mile-ish radius of the WSRN tower, love can strike anywhere at Swarthmore...

November 30, 2009

Opinion

Unequal Access to Email Lists

College Vice President Maurice Eldridge sent an email Monday on behalf of Earthlust urging students and faculty to consider fasting during the Copenhagen Climate Change Conference. While Earthlust is certainly entitled to its opinions, it is not entitled to spamming the entire

November 24, 2009

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