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Measuring Academics or Measuring Wealth? A Look into Haverford’s Ranking

By David Edelman

College rankings are a staple resource for students applying to schools across the country, consulted by parents and invoked to assess the ever-so-difficult-to-quantify idea of “prestige”. Yet detractors argue that they provide a distorted picture of the educational system and contribute to vast income inequality at elite institutions.

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COVID-19 Wreaks Havoc on Outside Jobs and Internships

By Caroline Tien

Toilet paper isn’t the only commodity in short supply right now. Thanks to the novel coronavirus outbreak, many students report that the non-College-funded jobs and internships they had lined up for this summer have been cancelled or delayed until further notice.

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Online Labs? How Haverford Science Courses are Adapting to the New Normal

By Chace Pulley

As Haverford moved online, professors and students alike struggled to navigate the new normal. And, to courses with a practical component, virtual learning posed an even more fundamental question: how do you host a class when core requirements are mastering physical skills?

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New Pass/Fail Grading System Celebrated by Some and Criticized by Others

By Caroline Tien

In view of the transition to remote learning, Martha Denney, who will be stepping down from her position as Dean of the College on June...

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Opinion

The Tyranny of Two-Factor Authentication: A Semi-Satirical Screed

By Caroline Tien

In an effort to distract myself from the pandemic ravaging the world’s population, I want to take a moment to rant about the shoddy design of the two-factor authentication program the powers that be at Haverford foisted upon students, faculty, and staff the fall before last.

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The Class of 2020

By Sarah Jesup

Time: 3.75 of 4 years. By the numbers: 351 students; 1 “Greek Life”-themed customs week; 1 stage removed; 1 tree fenced off; 1 rabid raccoon...

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A Senior’s Reflection on COVID-19

By Kaden St Onge

I know that everyone’s trials in relation to these current events are varied and distress and disappointment are resonating with all of us in different...

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Why the COVID-19 Outbreak Made Me Even More Grateful to Be a Haverford Student

By Lauren Arakelian

It is no secret that the COVID-19 outbreak is greatly affecting college students across the United States. On March 11, 2020, President Raymond notified Haverford...

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