Breaks Should Be Breaks
Thanksgiving break is approaching, a time that many students spend with family and friends. It’s in the name, yet when
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self-care
Tea Time: Hot Girl Summer to Swat Girl Fall
Dearly beloved, after three whole months of work, adventure, or relaxation, we’re gathered here today for some good old Swarthmore
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More than Mere Consumption: On Pursuing Radical Self-Care
At Swarthmore, we often hear the phrase ‘self-care’ or are asked, “How are you taking care of yourself?” If we
Read moreA call to deinstitutionalize stress
“Have you taken care of yourself recently?” My professor asked me this question a few weeks ago after noticing how
Read moreJukebox: the power of the playlist
I have a playlist for just about every genre and every mood. There’s “Air Karaoke.” “Lazy.” “Jitters.” “Covers.” “Classic Rock.”
Read moreGearing up
As we hit the part of the semester where the second round of midterms are coming up, the weather is
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Sometimes, Swatties could use a little SpongeBob
I’ll admit that Swat and SpongeBob, although alliterative, are not at all synonymous. Though maybe, in some ways, they should
Read moreBreaks Large and Small, a Manifesto
In this era of hard-won freedom from the inflexible, linear career paths that so chained the stonefaced baby boomers, a
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Cherishing our Crum Woods
Following my morning routine abroad in Hanoi, Vietnam, I am riding the bus from my host family’s house to my
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Draw a picture, take a break!
Midterm season is upon us and it’s easy to become too stressed or overwhelmed. However, we at the Phoenix want
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