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Saturday, November 7, 2009


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Opinions


Just enjoy the party, people

When the word got out that the annual Halloween party was to be held in a tent on Mertz field, a mild uproar surfaced among students who found the ide…


In defense of conservative activism and dissent

Demo-crats definitely are a talented bunch of people. They can be “trying to get a handle on balancing the budget,” as New York Senator Chuck Schumer …


Vote Rick Lowe for mayor

To the Editor:

This letter tells you to vote for Rick Lowe for mayor of Swarthmore.

We know what you’re thinking: “I know what’s coming — all politics…

Op-art-by-carey-pietsch

Op-Art by Carey Pietsch

BY CAREY PIETSCH

Published October 29, 2009


Why Obama deserves the Nobel

Presented with the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize on October 9, President Barack Obama seemed almost embarrassed as he addressed the honor with the requisite …


Revealing the truth behind ACORN's downfall

You might have heard about the recent scandal involving employees of the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now, or ACORN, advising a p…


Op-Ed: Defending 350.org

As Earthlust organizers and proponents of the 350 Campaign, we wish to add our perspective on the current climate dialogue and the efficacy of 350 in …


Opening up roommate dialogue

The latest addition to the Tufts University campus-living handbook reads as follows: “You may not engage in sexual activity while your roommate is pre…


How to fix the planet­—with economics in mind

This December, world leaders will meet in Copenhagen to negotiate a new treaty to deal with climate change.

The 350 campaign that Swarthmore’s Earthlu…


Powerful activism needs action logic

To the Editor:

As a leader in Casino-Free Philadelphia, I appreciated the acknowledgment of our movement and our relative success. I agree with the se…


Multitude of voices have diluted power of protest

Last week, the G20 economic summit was convened at the University of Pittsburgh, where the leaders of the free world discussed measures to remedy the …