Taking on the Vag Mons
I did not plan on attending the Vagina Monologues. As a man, I found the title less than welcoming. It sounded exclusive, as though it was a performance solely for women and by…
Centennial Speaker Series Concludes with Alice Maggin ’91
On Friday, December 2, Connecticut College wrapped up its centennial speaker series “Great Beginnings: Conversations with Alumni” with a discussion with Alice Maggin ’91. Maggin spoke to an audience gathered in Evans Hall…
Beginning with Beginnings
The pinnacle of Connecticut College’s centennial celebrations took place this weekend, starting with fireworks on Friday night, and ending with the Centennial Gala on Saturday evening. Perhaps the most widely advertised of all…
Conn Coll Hillel Improves and Expands
Less than one percent of the world’s population is Jewish; impressively, approximately ten percent of Connecticut College’s student body identifies as Jewish. Accordingly, Conn employs a Rabbi, offers temple services and Shabbat dinners,…
Wind Energy at Connecticut College: One student revisits the feasibility of wind energy on campus
Connecticut College is windy. Whether students are enjoying the ocean breeze on a cool spring day, or cursing the blizzard-like conditions on their way to class, it seems as though the air is…
LGBT Muslims in the Era of Globalization
“Did you all know the Coast Guard Academy is right across the street? The Coast guard is, like, very gay, just F.Y.I.,” began Faisal Alam in the Charles Chu room last week. Alam…
Wabash Surveys Conn’s Academics
The Wabash National Study of Liberal Arts Education (WNSLAE) aims to collaborate with liberal arts institutions nationwide to develop evidence to improve liberal arts education through a three-year project. The Wabash Study 2010…
Student Activities Confusion
When it comes to social events on campus, many students automatically credit SAC, the Student Activities Council, with the organization of the event. While SAC is responsible for many of the most memorable…
Preconceived Notions of Giving: Fabiola Miakassissa ’13 travels to Ghana for water and wisdom
“When my teammates and I arrived in Chongashe and saw the vastness of the dry village,” began Fabiola Miakassissa ’13, “I was breathless.” Over winter break, Miakassissa and three other students – two…
A New Middle East Discussion
“This is the biggest moment of my career,” said Caroleen Sayej, professor of government, as she addressed the packed audience in the Charles Chu room. Students and faculty came to the talk titled…
Single Stream Recycling Gives Conn an Edge in Recyclemania
RecycleMania started last weekend, coinciding with Conn’s latest addition in a campaign to become more environmentally sustainable: single-stream recycling. RecycleMania is designed to raise recycling awareness for the length of the ten-week competition,…
Dance Department Artist-In-Residence Resigns Following Misappropriation of Choreography
On January 13, during the College’s winter break, students and faculty received an e-mail from Dean of Faculty Roger Brooks with an announcement from the Dance Department. “I want to share with you…
Conn College employs stricter pet policy than other institutions
Across the country, colleges are opening up their doors and dorms to all kinds of animals, and not those typically seen on a college campus. Increasingly, more and more colleges are loosening their…
Electric Kool-Aid Loko Test: A closer look at caffeinated alcohol
Two weeks ago I received a short e-mail from my mother. The message contained a link to a New York Times article paired with the warning, “Stay away from this one!” After clicking…
Celebrating a Century
To introduce the college community to the work being done to mark the school’s centennial year, the Centennial Committee, comprised of staff, faculty and students, held a Common Hour on Friday, October 29….
