“I Work Out”
Enter the athletic center at primetime. Quiet and moderately used by day, by evening, during that surreal period between around 4 o’clock, it descends into an organized form of chaos. Energy abounds as…
The Lowdown on Men’s Ultimate Frisbee
You’ve noticed their discs flying overhead as they practice on the green. You probably recognize their distinctive blue hoodies as you pass them on campus. You most likely know a few guys on…
Academic Priorities Versus Athletic Spirit: A critique of Conn’s sports philosophy and values
Stepping onto the Connecticut College campus means stepping onto a campus that strongly adheres to the liberal arts tradition. The mission statement of the College strives for an appreciation of “the connectedness of…
United Women’s Lacrosse Team Prepared for NESCAC Competition
With the lights up and the turf cleared of snow, the women’s lacrosse team is on the field, eager to kick off the 2011 season. With tryouts just wrapping up, the battle…
Men’s Basketball Falls Short: Loses to Middlebury in NESCAC quarterfinals
The men’s basketball team played a tough quarterfinal game this past Saturday, losing 61-41 to Middlebury. The Camels coming this far, however, is a testament to the extent the young team has improved…
Camel Tennis Teams Ready for 2011 Season: Chris O’Brien prepares for his first full season as head coach
Even though Old Man Winter has rendered the courts of south campus unusable, the men’s and women’s tennis teams are already warming up and getting pumped for the fast-approaching spring 2011 season. “Our…
A Picture-Perfect Campus Needs Picture-Perfect Postcards
For me there is no better place to enjoy autumn—my favorite season—than right here at Conn. And I was glad to have shared the campus’ beauty with a few people through some postcards…
Looking into Conn’s Reflexion: New spoken word club hopes to spread love of poetry throughout campus
“Fuck you!” said Kelli Bannister ’13, in the most congenial voice possible, followed with a bout of laughter. Witness the spoken word. It has the power to sway thoughts, evoke powerful emotions and,…
Dream
The night after the race, I went to sleep with violent dreams. They crashed against my consciousness, dark waves against a lone lighthouse in the night. I held on, terrified that the light…
Preserving Conn’s Unique Architectural Past
Once on the brink of demolition, Steel House is finally receiving some attention.
