Shoddy Arabia: Now that Women Can Vote In Saudi Arabia, Is the Country Actually More Democratic, or Less?
Last week in Saudi Arabia, King Abdullah made the announcement that women will have the ability to vote and participate in all subsequent elections. If typical spectators only examined the reactions from women…
Putting the Honor in the Code
The Honor Code is, arguably, the most important component of the Connecticut College community. The system of shared-governance is a sign of trust, comfort and most of all a sign of maturity. All…
Congressional Showdown: Federal Budget Whoas
It was a typical Friday at Conn College this last week, with teachers completing their work for the weekend and students recuperating from Thursday night shenanigans, each contributing to that calm, lackadaisical environment…
Baseball: American Pastime, American Fantasy
Every spring, renewed warmth and sun are accompanied by nostalgic aromas and sights that many Americans know all too well: the scent of hotdogs, stale peanuts, overpriced beer and sunscreen reemerge for the…
The Quaddafi Question: What To Do about Libya?
Prior to the current democratic crisis in Libya, most people probably didn’t have a clue who Muammar el-Qaddafi was. The fact that el-Qaddafi sounds more like a comfy slipper or throw blanket doesn’t…
From Chef Boyarduh to Chef Boyardamn: Devin Cohen gives advice on taking your Harris experience to the next level
As we all know, walking into Harris can sometimes be an intimidating experience. Right off the bat, you might recognize some of the same food that has been on rotation in the hot…
Republicans’ Pledge To (Destroy) America
Congratulations, Republicans! You’ve managed to do it again. Even in the face of adversity and what seemed two years ago to be an impossible task, you’ve somehow regained the House of Representatives during…
Chester’s Barbecue
Open three years and counting, Chester’s Barbecue is widely regarded as having some of the best BBQ in the Northeast. The twin restaurants in New London and Groton have been the recipients of…
