Tag: college
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Debunking False Art School Stereotypes
Art schools are sometimes very negatively stereotyped as institutions filled with starving artists where very little meaningful learning occurs, but if you were to talk to some of the students who plan on attending one of these institutions, they’d paint a very different picture. “At art school it’s a lot more flexible” says Claire Hansen,…
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The Senior Internship Program
Stone Ridge is known for its exciting and community-building traditions, which can range from formal all-school masses, to surprise congés, to a fun goûter in-between classes. But one Stone Ridge tradition that goes a step beyond community-building by pushing the girls to celebrate Goal Five and encouraging them to use the knowledge and…
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The Question of Greek Life: To Rush or Not to Rush
Why Greek Life has Been All Over the News in Recent Months By Pamela Lawrence Although opinions of Greek Life can depend on the individual and their personal preferences, there have been multiple negative experiences and incidents involving sororities and fraternities highlighted in national media that have tainted the name of certain chapters and…
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Fun Things To Do With Your Spring Break
As March comes to a close and spring break approaches, we find ourselves in the midst of exciting daydreams of seaside destinations, language and study abroad trips, and Netflix binges that the past few five-day weeks have prevented us from indulging in. However, this does not encompass all that spring break has to offer.…
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Improving the SAT
The SAT article in the first issue of the Here & Now focused on the hardships, stress, and inequality of standardized testing. But I would not write such a depressing and somewhat frightening article about all the problems with this test without leaving you with a glimmer of hope. This article will therefore discuss the…