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Dr. West brings ‘X’ to the table
by Kelly Sullivan
One of Earlham College’s most distinguished alumnis, Manning Marable ‘71, dedicated much of his life’s work to studying the interplay of democracy, racism and blackness in our society. Cornel West, a colleague of Marable, also speaks to blackness in the political experience. Both have used their acceptance into the academic [...]
Teetor House floor buckles under part...
by Al Krastev
The sound of the crack heard over the loud music made clear that the half dozen logs supporting the floor had just snapped.
The Teetor House dining room floor plunged to a new low during a registered birthday party for two of the residents on Saturday, Feb. 4. Campus Safety and Security confirmed the guests were well supervised [...]
Senate holds hearing regarding divest...
by Heather Valadez
The Earlham Student Senate faced a highly charged discussion last Wednesday as the Social Responsible Investment Advisory Committee (SRIAC) heard testimony about BDS from both advocates and opposition.
Sophomore Silviano Valdez, a member of SRIAC, breached the subject of divestment in order to hear student viewpoints on BDS [...]
Alcohol Policy Update: Feedback Sessi...
by Eli Richman
After receiving the charge to review the alcohol policy, the Alcohol Policy Subcommittee is moving ahead with feedback sessions. Last week the subcommittee held faculty and student sessions. Students will again have the chance to provide feedback during another session this Sunday from 5-6 p.m. in Stout Meetinghouse. The subcom [...]
Farm residents propose five-year plan
by Sarah Brown-Anson
Miller Farm presented a strategic plan to senior staff that would revolutionize the way the farm fits into the larger Earlham community. If accepted and implemented, the plan would include major changes in the direction and organization of the farm.
Miller Farm residents worked with James Farmer, associate director of the [...]
Vandal attacks divestment campaign
by Name Coskun
Earlier this week, an unknown individual wrote and drew questionable anti-Palestinian sentiments on the posters in Olvey-Andis (OA) Hall along with hateful messages.
On the afternoon of Thursday, Feb. 2, on the second floor of OA, an unknown perpetrator vandalized posters promoting the Boycott, Divestment and Sanction group (BD [...]
Profile of the week: Ahmad Alqassas a...
by Anastasia Vladmirova
by Name Coskun. Ahmad Alqassas
In order to fill the vacancy left by Pauline Sadek last semester, Ahmad Alqassas and Elham Alzoubi, a married couple from Jordan, came to teach in the Arabic department. The Arabic instructors are currently teaching diverse courses at Earlham. They are dedicated and always put themselve [...]
Critique of the week: Ghyslain Chocol...
by Justin Broach
With Valentine’s Day coming up and people running out of ideas for their significant others, it is easy to revert back to the standard heart-shaped box full of chocolates. Here, however, is a suggestion that both your taste buds and your Valentine will enjoy.
Ghyslain is a diamond in the rough, situated in the historic part o [...]
The Bird Flu: Attacking the Highest P...
by Krystnell Storr
Hearing the term ‘the bird flu’ may no longer force us to widen our eyes, grasp our cheeks and run shrieking in panic, but it should. According to Science Newsa new study conducted on mice has revealed that H5N1, which is caused by the influenza A virus, may be affecting victims even after they survive.
The study which was [...]
David Dawson hosts student dinners
A new approach to gathering opinion from the first-years
by Constance Huang
Earlham President David Dawson has begun the tradition of having dinners with first year students. Dawson invites two or three advising groups, consisting of advisers and their students to dine with him, in an attempt to give every first year student the opportunity t [...]
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