Staff Editorial: The Future of the Haverford College Apartments
For the past 33 years, Haverford students have received two different levels of service depending upon nothing more than where they live. The approximately 750 students living on the main part of campus have their maintenance concerns addressed promptly and thoroughly by Haverford Facilities Management. The 440 students living in the Haverford College Apartments (HCA),...
Bring It On: Intramural Sports and The Denbigh Challenge
By James Merriam Sports have been a source of powerful emotion. El Salvador and Honduras fought a war that was sparked by a fútbol match in 1969, and it is unusual for the Olympics not to be used for political means because of the enthusiasm they evoke. Sports can be wonderful things; they can create...
“Sanctity” Over Equality: The Struggle for Same-Sex Marriage
By Shannon Murphy With the 2008 election behind us, I cannot help but notice that one notable topic was swept under the carpet by McCain and Obama alike while on the campaign trail: gay marriage. Yes, the issue has appeared briefly in the debates and the candidates all provided a sound bite or two about...
Counterpoint: Against Stuffing Humans after Death
By Josh Mikutis Growing up in Dayton, Ohio, I have seen an oppressive number of Indian Burial Grounds. When I say oppressive, I mean oppressive. Each year was defined not by what new and exciting place we would visit—but rather when we would be forced to stand in the frigid cold, listening to a pony-tailed...
Point: It’s Nothing Terrible To Have Your Body Stuffed after Death
By Andrew Ian Lipstein Some people wish to have their bodies buried under the ground after death. Others would like their bodies cremated and spread over the ocean. It seems that if people were to consider whether or not to have their bodies stuffed like a bear or a dog (taxidermy), they would immediately say...
Light Pollution Not a Lighthearted Matter
By Faith Pilacik A clear, star-speckled night is a beautiful thing—romantic, breathtaking, mysterious, and alluring. Even those of us who have no interest in astronomy cannot deny the sense of awe and wonder that it conjures. Unfortunately, the beauty of the night sky is lost on us all if we cannot see the stars.
Tips For a Slump-Free Semester
By Kelsey McMillen Everyone knows about the dreaded “mid-life crisis,” and “sophomore slump,” those times in our lives when we cannot avoid questioning our foundations (What do I believe in? What do I want from life?), but what about junior slump, the “major blues?” My fellow juniors all seem to be reaching a previously unmentioned...
Salute a Senior: Collette Pullion ’09
By Lily Hann Collette Pullion ’09 concluded her four years of Bryn Mawr soccer third amongst all Owls in career saves, and fifth in all time saves for the Centennial Conference. Yet Pullion’s dedication to the sport has not narrowed her collegiate experience, but rather widened it; by shaping Pullion as a player and teammate,...
Haverford Winter Sports Preview: Women’s Squash
By Brad Gibson The Women’s squash team has an exciting year ahead of them, with most of their core players returning and the addition of some promising young talent. To aid coach Sloane in preparing the Fords for a competitive season, the team has enlisted world-class squash player Susan Lawrence as an assistant coach. Coach...
Loss Ends Fords’ Season: Memories from the Field
By Nicole Lantz In a very tearful, season-ending match, the Haverford Women’s Soccer team lost to Muhlenberg in the first round of Centennial Conference Playoffs. We played our hearts out and left nothing on the field in an effort to move forward and continue our season, but we fell just short. I’m not saying we...
AthLeaders
By Alex Byers As I was thinking of a topic for this column, I could not stop thinking about last week’s residential election. As I pondered possible subjects, I connected the two areas of interest: sports and American presidents.
AthLeaders
By Alex Byers As I was thinking of a topic for this column, I could not stop thinking about last week’s residential election. As I pondered possible subjects, I connected the two areas of interest: sports and American presidents.