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Haverford Announces Plans for Fall Return to Campus

By Maxwell Mondress

Students will be returning to Haverford's campus in the fall for a slightly shortened semester. But this return will be made possible by extensive social distancing and far-reaching changes to the on-campus experience, from takeout-only dining to mandatory face masks.

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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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Opinion

Letter from the Haverford Athletes of Color Coalition to Wendy Smith

By Guest

As the newly formed coalition of Haverford Athletes of Color, we write to you, in response to the statement and apology you issued this past week, on behalf of the Haverford Athletic Community.

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From the Editors: Getting Involved as Haverford Community Members

By Staff

Dear Haverford Community: We would like to express our solidarity with the black community and state our support for the ongoing protests against police brutality across the nation. As a news organization, we have compiled a list of actions for community members to take in the Haverford and Philadelphia communities.

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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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This morning, March 20, President Raymond once again sent out a campus-wide update regarding the COVID-19 situation. In the email, Raymond announced that Haverford would be moving to virtual learning for the rest of the semester: no longer will the student body return by April 6. “This decision comes after…

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12 Jun

Students will be returning to Haverford in the fall for a slightly shortened semester. But this return will be made possible by extensive social distancing and far-reaching changes to the on-campus experience. Max Mondress '23 reports.

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11 Jun

To document first-person experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic, Haverford's college archivist is inviting students, faculty, and staff to share their thoughts and feelings in any medium they want. Caroline Tien '20 explains.

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7 Jun

The Haverford Athletes of Color Coalition has published a letter to Athletic Director Wendy Smith, criticizing her recent statements and calling for @HCFords_Sports to "commit to enacting institutional change" towards racial justice.

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2 May

How are college rankings calculated? Are they a useful way to assess schools, or do they end up contributing to vast income inequality in the educational system? David Edelman '22 reports.

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30 Apr

Despite a successful first year, Haverford’s Ombuds Office is still struggling with name recognition. Chace Pulley '21 reports. http://haverfordclerk.com/haverfords-ombuds-reflects-on-his-first-year/

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