Women Set Eyes on the Future
By Rachel Tillison Staff Writer In September 2005, the New York Times ran an article called “Many Women at Elite Colleges Set Career Path to Motherhood.” This article detailed an emerging opinion among women attending elite universities. Rather than thinking solely about the careers ahead of them, these young women were thinking about their future...
Making The Cut: The Admissions Process for Haverford Student-Athletes (Part 3)
By Lauren Gill Guest Writer The Advantage With all of the factors that the Haverford admissions committee takes into account for each application, it is difficult to determine how large of a role athletic achievement plays in the admission of any particular student-athlete. Sophomore basketball player Victoria Sobocinski is unsure if she would be at...
The Pros and Cons of Using Computers in Class
By Hannah Zuckerman Staff Writer Computers and classrooms. Many people differ in their opinions as to whether these two things are naturally allies or foes. However, it seems that the majority of people who have a problem with students using computers in the classroom are the professors who feel plagued by an invasion of technology....
Integration Through Communication
The notion of community is central to the way Bryn Mawr defines itself. As an institution, the college encourages discussion, engagement and interconnectedness. In many ways, direct communication is a central aspect of this community: successful seminars necessitate participation, and the Honor Code calls for confrontation. A general sharing of experiences and perspectives both enriches...
“Is Our Children Learning?” Critical Thinking in the Bi-Co
by Jessica Watkins and James Burton Features Editor and Columnist What do the SATs, jigsaw puzzles and liberal arts colleges have in common? If you guessed hours of time and effort, you’re close – but no cigar. The answer is critical thinking, and according to sociology professors Richard Arum and Jospia Roksa, who authored the...