FUCS Review
By Ben Porten “Let’s be friends” was the mantra of Friday night. This wasn’t an abstract manifesto delivered through song, but an earnest, heartfelt invitation from the people on stage. While I loved the music, the camaraderie I felt in the crowd, and especially in the three bands that performed, was the most remarkable aspect...
Outweek Struggles With Schedule, Celebrates Sexuality
By Stephanie Wu This year’s Outweek, hosted by SAGA and dedicated to celebrating gender identity and sexual orientation, boasted several speakers and events along with its usual repertoire. However, many of these special additions were cancelled. While disappointed, Outweek planners and SAGA co-heads Glenn Loury ‘11, Rachel Cholst ’11, and Abby Moskowitz ’11, were flexible...
‘Who are you?’ Posters Intended to Stir Thought
By Andrew Thompson Is anger a suppressed or silenced emotion on Haverford’s campus? That is the question Jules Burnstein ’09 is attempting to answer with the “Who are you?” posters she placed in various high-profile locations on campus, including in the first floor of the Campus Center, Lunt basement, some bathrooms in Stokes, and...
More on Living in a Sports Fan’s World
By Katie Estabrook They are loud. They are moody–given to seemingly arbitrary highs and lows. You may get beaten up if you ask "What’s the Mets score?" during game 2 of the Phillies-Rays World Series. Don’t ask sports fans to watch 2 and a Half Men instead of the Superbowl. Apparently they don’t find it...
The Weather Report: More on Living in a Sports Fan’s World
By Katie Estabrook They are loud. They are moody–given to seemingly arbitrary highs and lows. You may get beaten up if you ask "What’s the Mets score?" during Game 2 of the Phillies-Rays World Series. Don’t ask sports fans to watch 2 and a Half Men instead of the Superbowl. Apparently they don’t find it...
Fashion Column: Rain Can Stay But Only with the Right Gear
by Darren White If there’s one thing that I hate about the fall, it’s the unpredictability of the weather, especially in this area. Philadelphia, whether we admit it or not, is notorious for getting pounded with a ton or rain around this time of year. The rain can put a big damper on anyone...
Byblos: Great Food, Poor Service
By Melissa Carn Located at 114 South 18th Street between Sansom and Chestnut in downtown Philadlephia, Byblos, a restaurant, bar and hookah lounge, has some of the most delicious food I have ever eaten. Fortunately, the food was just good enough to make up for the fact that the atmosphere of the Byblos is...
Crossing the Line Between Teaching and Learning
By Pia Crawford-Shaw Staff Writer In the last fifteen minutes of their learning session, Diane Hoplamazian, a staff member at Erdman Dining Hall, and Education professor Alice Lesnick read through a book together. Alice is helping Diane with difficult words. “Are you learning?” I asked Hoplamazian. She replied with an enthusiastic “Yes.” It is not...
Looking for a Community of Teachers and Learners
By Pia Crawford-Shaw Staff Writer In the last fifteen minutes of their learning session, Diane Hoplamazian, a staff member at Erdman Dining Hall, and Education professor Alice Lesnick read through a book together. Alice is helping Diane with difficult words. “Are you learning?” I asked Hoplamazian. She replied with an enthusiastic “Yes.” It is not...