Working Off-Campus
by Holly Simpson Although many Haverfordians hold on-campus jobs, every semester there are some who venture into the real world in search of work. Off-campus jobs and internships offer students a great variety of opportunities, a chance for higher pay, and a different work environment and experience. While all the students I spoke with agreed...
On Vermont Secession
By James Merriam Hello ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls of all ages: my name is James Merriam, and I have chosen today, November 4, Election Day, to openly declare myself as a secessionist. Since 2002, I have been part of an organization that seeks to peacefully separate my state of origin (Vermont)...
If McCain Loses, This Is Why: An Independent Speaks
By Mel Jones Q: What do Peggy Noonan, William Buckley, Francis Fukuyama, Thomas Sowell, and Colin Powell all have in common? A: They are all Republicans and/or conservatives that are fed up with the current state of the Republican Party and the country… and they have spoken out about it. The McCain camp’s decision to...
HC Unveils New Master Plan
By Michael Novinson Spaces for the arts, new student housing, student-centered spaces, administrative space, and faculty office space will be Haverford’s near-term priorities, according to Phase II of the Master Plan. Longer-term priorities include new athletic facilities, new student residences to replace the Haverford College Apartments (HCA), a replacement library, new faculty residences, and Dining...
Staff Editorial: Plenary Follow-Up at Bryn Mawr
SGA does not have any policy in place at present regarding plenary resolution follow-up. The students who present resolutions have no obligation to share their progress with the student community. Further more, neither the administration nor any other on-campus constituency has any responsibility to respond to or engage the student body in discussion about the...
Older, But Not Wiser: The Consequences of Our Elders’ Decisions
By Liz Hood In my family, one of the earliest lessons I learned was to respect my elders. The importance of listening to the “wiser” people who surrounded me and keeping my mouth shut was instilled in me from an early age. However, like many of the lessons I “learned,” when I was a little,...
Fanihilism
By Faith Pilacik Eagles in a downward spiral? Of course. Flyers failing? Expected. Sixers skidding? Certainly. Phillies flunking? Who would think otherwise? It is tough to be a Philadelphia sports fan. It takes a certain kind of person, with a certain kind of perspective, to deal with the constant disappointment. The seemingly endless heartache has...
Letter to the Editor: On Voting in the Upcoming Election
In light of the recent allegations of voter fraud in the 2008 presidential campaign, there will be increased scrutiny of voter registrations, especially of student populations in swing states. In previous presidential elections, most recently the 2004 election, bi-co students have encountered significant and disturbing barriers to voting.
Bryn Mawr Talks Anonymity and the Internet
By Shannon Murphy Bryn Mawr students, faculty, and staff gathered in the Campus Center on Saturday to discuss student use of online anonymous confession boards. The discussion was held by the Dean’s Office and mediated by Florence Goff, Associate Chief Information Officer and Equal Opportunity Officer for Information Services. Conversations focused on personal attacks on...
HC Considers Changing Management to Improve Quality of HCA
By Anna Brockway The condition of the Haverford College Apartments (HCA) has become a topic for campus-wide conversation after information from last year’s student surveys and a recent GO! Board thread was incorporated into a presentation to the Board of Managers Student Affairs Committee.
Loo Lowdown: First Floor Sharpless
By Mickey McCauley Solitude is one of the driving forces behind philosophical thinking. Friedrich Nietzsche lived as a hermit. The Buddha was isolated from society for much of his life. Jean-Paul Marat sequestered himself in his tub. If you’re looking to emulate these great minds, or if you simply have a Gangadean assignment to wrap...
Cross Country Feeling Good Approaching Post-Season
By Anders Hulleberg It’s quickly getting colder. The semester is nearly halfway over. Halloween is a few days away. What does all this all mean? One thing: the heart of cross country season has arrived. On Saturday, the men’s and women’s teams will race at the Centennial Conference Championships, hosted this year by Gettysburg College....