Archive for October, 2005

The Scheuer Room was packed full for the second of the "Perspectives on the Humanities" lecture, presented by Lawrence Weschler on the topic of "Serenity and Terror in Vermeer, and [...]

He enters. An unimposing man squatting by the side of the stage watching an open-mic arises and takes on the role of Regie Cabico, poet, comedian, performance artist, and general [...]

Doug Herren, a noted ceramicist, will be displaying his artwork at the List Gallery from now until November 6. The Gallery held a well-attended reception this past Friday to showcase [...]

Ben Brantley '77, the chief theater critic of the New York Times, spoke Friday on the state of Broadway (dire) and theater generally (not quite so dire).
Brantley posited that "mainstream [...]

The Swarthmore Peace Collection recently unveiled an exhibit in McCabe's glass display cases. Titled "Celebrating 75 Years of the Swarthmore Peace Collection," it focuses on the ways that researchers have [...]

This week is Arts & Culture Week in Philadelphia, meaning lots of cheap or even free entertainment in the city. Many prominent organizations are offering half price tickets, such as [...]

For the first time in recent memory, Swarthmore will take part in a distinguished tradition: there will be a screening of the cult classic "Rocky Horror Picture Show", famous for [...]

It's difficult to walk to class these days without stepping on flamboyant expressions claiming "homo love is the best kind of love" or "Boys will do boys". This week marks [...]

The Department of Economics is hosting a conference entitled "Economic Theory and Public Policy," which will take place October 21-22, in honor of Professor Bernard Saffran, who passed away last [...]

Swarthmore is world renowned for its high levels of stress among the student body. However, along with papers, midterms and social pressures, there is a new cause for dread on [...]