Opinion - Page 203

Swarthmore Goes to War

These military elements of our heritage, though, are largely anomalies in an institution which clings to our "Quaker heritage" one hundred years after we dropped our affiliation: The year 2009 indeed marks the centennial anniversary of our secularization. Whether secular or not,
April 12, 2009

Debunking Myths About Sex

Hi friends! In this week’s column, the SHCs are taking a slightly different approach. We’re not addressing a specific question about sexual health. Instead, we’re taking on some myths about sex—some more well-known than others—and trying to set the record straight.
March 20, 2009

Overcommitment

Swarthmore students are very busy. Spend more than fifteen minutes talking to any Swarthmore student, and somehow you'll get the unmistakable impression that, while he enjoys the conversation, he probably should be doing something else instead.
March 1, 2009

Screw Blues

It's that time of year. Love and awkwardness are in the air. No, not Valentine's Day, Screw! This week's column is dedicated to all of those nervous nellies out there. Get my advice here so you don't end up totally screwed (and
February 19, 2009

An Admission to Women

Our school clearly discriminates against one major demography in admission to Swarthmore. "Which demography?" you cry out. "Which minority has received the harsh penalty of a world still rife with bigotry and prejudice, the insidious influence of which pervades even the safe
February 16, 2009

Critical Theory Catastrophes & Luv From Afar

Dear Duke of Swarthmore: So today in my Analysis of Queer Pacific Islander Literature of the 19th Century seminar, someone projected their conception of the self onto my self, but to me their own self signifies the other, so like, if the
February 15, 2009

Hiding in Sharples and Seeking in Paces

Looking for a shot at love in Paces (or perhaps a double shot - thanks Ikki twins)? Trying desperately to use all your meals while simultaneously avoiding someone in Sharples? Click here and make all your dreams come true!
February 4, 2009
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