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Daily archive Oct 6, 2004

Mysteries of the Broken Duality

By James Weissinger I know that this Saturday afternoon, many of you will either be sleeping off a hangover, catching up on sleep, or locking yourself inside to make a determined, but ultimately fruitless, attempt at homework. Why not try something different? College Day on the Parkway provides college students with an opportunity to experience...

Guest Editorial

By Drunken Baby IIGuest Writer I know that this Saturday afternoon, many of you will either be sleeping off a hangover, catching up on sleep, or locking yourself inside to make a determined, but ultimately fruitless, attempt at homework. Why not try something different? College Day on the Parkway provides college students with an opportunity...

JACKSON WATCH

By James Weissinger

College-Friendly Barnes

By Hayley O’Malley I know that this Saturday afternoon, many of you will either be sleeping off a hangover, catching up on sleep, or locking yourself inside to make a determined, but ultimately fruitless, attempt at homework. Why not try something different? College Day on the Parkway provides college students with an opportunity to experience...

Abstract Art Underfoot

By Claire Brandon In today’s art world, any subject portrayed with the proper skill can earn the title of ‘art’. Such is the case with an exhibit currently on display until November 28 at the Philadelphia Museum of Art containing photographs of New York City sidewalks. Irving Penn, in his most recent body of work,...

Day on the Parkway Worth the Trip

By Melissa Pesce I know that this Saturday afternoon, many of you will either be sleeping off a hangover, catching up on sleep, or locking yourself inside to make a determined, but ultimately fruitless, attempt at homework. Why not try something different? College Day on the Parkway provides college students with an opportunity to experience...

Naked Truth, Wish Fulfillment in Silver City

By Julia Erdosy If you think this year’s Bush-bashing movies meant to sway the electorate toward the Democratic Party began and ended with “Fahrenheit 9/11,” think again. “Silver City,” the recently released film directed by John Sayles, makes no pretensions about its intended effect on the upcoming election. Though technically fictional, there can be no...

Rogue Wave

By Claire Roden Rating: 6.0/10

BMC’s Peculiar Plenary Past

By Rebekah Schulz Plenary is arguably Bryn Mawr’s most important tradition. It’s a time for the entire student body to come together and reaffirm self-governance and a commitment to the Honor Code. It also provides an opportunity for recommendations to be made to the administration. Unlike Haverford, Bryn Mawr only holds Plenary once a year....

Righteous to Ridiculous

By Katie Schnur Haverford’s tradition of an open plenary process means that any student can bring their resolution before the entire community for its approval. While these resolutions usually tackle issues with the Honor Code, the Student Constitution, or other student governance issues, some have taken on strange and quirky issues. What follows is a...

Righteous to Ridiculous

By Katie Schnur Haverford’s tradition of an open plenary process means that any student can bring their resolution before the entire community for its approval. While these resolutions usually tackle issues with the Honor Code, the Student Constitution, or other student governance issues, some have taken on strange and quirky issues. What follows is a...

Presidential Veto Held Dear, Seldom Used

By Lauren DonaldsonEditor-in-Chief Although students are given the opportunity to debate and change college policy through Plenary, students do not have the final say.