Radnor Halloween Party Downgraded
By Alli Rodgers and Julie Mazziotta Staff Writer and News Editor At the Sept. 11th Student Government Association meeting, the Radnor dorm presidents announced that they are downgrading the annual Radnor Halloween party from a level 3 to a level 2 party, which would limit the number of partygoers. Radnor has hosted a Level 3...
BMC Acapella Groups Hold Auditions
By Taylor Stone Arts Editor In the past couple weeks, BMC acapella groups have been gearing up for the new semester by holding auditions on campus. While most of us are very familiar with the finished product (the performance) of many groups, we are less aware of all of the hours and preparation that...
St. Vincent’s “Strange Mercy” Features Dark Lyrics, Lovely Vocals
By Michaela Olson Staff Writer Annie Clark is nothing if not intriguing. Her third album as a solo artist, titled Strange Mercy, and under her stage name St. Vincent, is an offbeat mix of haunting melodies, lovely vocals, and outer space-tinged synthetic effects. Having previously performed as part of the band Polyphonic Spree,...
Feast Yourself: An Italian Gem in NoLib
By Robin Riskin Editor Emeritus Sandwiched between “Goods for Less” and the trendy Piazza at Schmidts in Northern Liberties lies the best Italian restaurant Philadelphia has yet to be talking about: Modo Mio. No Asian fusion or tiny foam-topped portions here. Modo Mio is a restaurant for full plates, fresh ingredients, and lively conversation. Keep...
Athlete of the Week (9/20/11)
The first Athlete of the Week for this semester is Mary Hobbs ’13 of the field hockey team. On Saturday, during the team’s 6-2 win against Centennial Conference rival Dickinson, Hobbs scored four goals on seven shots on goal. On the season, she has six goals and an assist. Hobbs finished last season tied...
Sports Highlights (9/20/11)
This Thursday, the men’s cross country team has their first big meet of the year, at home at 5 pm. Look out for Tim Schoch ’12, Faraz Sohail ’12, and Jordan Schilit ’13 to have strong performances in pursuit of a second National Championship. On Saturday at 1 pm, the men’s soccer team goes for...
NFL AFC Season Preview
Football is back, after a long fight that ended in both the owners and players getting billions. Good for them. But all we care about is the games, and it is our job to give you some semblance of an idea of who will win these games and who will go home losers. AFC...
Addressing the Issue of Abortion Through Asking Better Questions
By Kenneth Gudel Staff Writer Currently, the central question that is debated within the issue of abortion is “when does life begin?” Is this even an appropriate question? Is life actually what it is valued to be? The answer must be no. Even the most ardent believer, who thinks that life begins at conception, must...
Summer Renovations at Bryn Mawr or Campus Updates at Bryn Mawr
By Paige De Rosa News Editor Facilities and Dining Services were busy at work at Bryn Mawr over the summer. A renovated Erdman Dining Hall and a brand-new synthetic turf athletic field greeted students in the first weeks on campus. A novel Geochemistry laboratory in Park Science and a revamped Guild Hall are due to...