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Monthly archive March, 2008

Europe’s Best Fight in the Championship League

By Alex Mirarchi Only eight teams continue their quests for triumph in Europe’s Champions League, one of the most prestigious soccer competitions in existence. From all of Europe, the top two club teams from the best leagues are selected to constitute a little more than half of the 32 contending teams. The third and fourth...

Hell Week Has Long, Varied History

By Sundes Kazmir   Of the many unique traditions at Bryn Mawr, Hell Week seems to be in a class of its own. In mid-February, the quasi-initiation ritual further welcomes freshman into the Bryn Mawr community. On day one, the freshman “hellees” receive a schedule from their sophomore “hellers” containing a variety of outrageous tasks....

Sports Briefs: March 25, 2008

Bryn Mawr Lacrosse Bryn Mawr          14 Arcadia         7 Bryn Mawr, PA  – After suffering a setback against Wesley College, Lacrosse regained their footing and got back on the winning track. They defeated visiting Arcadia 14-7 on March 22.

Bryn Mawr Sports Preview: Outdoor Track and Field

By Lisa Grandner  With the start of the spring season underway, and just a mere 6 weeks until the conference finals, the Bryn Mawr outdoor track team is ready for its competition.

Why? Play Philadelphia’s First Unitarian Church

By Genna Cherichello   Why? brought an intense performance to First Unitarian Church on Friday. I love this band, so I was excited like a child before Christmas all day.

Uncommon Grounds Athlete of the Week

Christine Lee ’10 subbed into the track team’s 4 x 800 meter relay during the Owl’s meet against Swarthmore. She ran a strong leg and helped earn her team a point.

‘Ugly Betty’ Star Stumps for Hillary Clinton at BMC

By Katherine Bakke   Eager students packed the Bryn Mawr campus center at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday. It was no small feat, considering the campus played host to several parties the night before.

The Fashion File: Seasonal Appropriateness

By Darren White   On my way to a doctor’s appointment today, I stepped outside to encounter some typical, brisk March weather. The sun was out after two days of rain, and I only needed a sweater and maybe a light jacket—the weather was on my side for once this week.

The Coop Athlete of the Week

Lindsey Sullivan ’08 tied the school record for career hits on March 10th in the Fords’ 4-1 win against SUNY-IT and broke the record later that day with two run-scoring hits in a 6-1 win over Wheaton (Ill). Both games were a part of the Sun West Softball Tournament in Orange California.  She now has...

Staff Profile: Deborah Saunders

By Karina Puttieva   Many know Deborah Saunders as the administrative assistant at the Office of Multicultural Affairs, but what many don’t know is that every Wednesday and one Saturday of every month, Saunders visits various penitentiaries and, through prison ministries, connects in a way many of us can only imagine with the men, women,...

HC Christian Fellowship Hosts Science Forum

By Ryan Fackler   Last Thursday evening, astronomer Dr. Jennifer Wiseman discussed the magnificence of the physical universe and provided insights on the spiritual realm.

BMC Party Policy Committee Holds Open Forum

By Becky Farber   Last Friday, members of the Party Policy Committee held an open forum in the campus center to discuss recent changes to the newest draft of the policy. Hannah Wood ’08, director of public safety Mike Hill, and student activities director Mary Beth Horvath represented the committee on Friday, but only three...