Author Archives: barnardbulletin2011
Malala, the Taliban, and the Unseen Girls of Swat
“It’s just because of the prayers of people. Because all people – men, women, children – all of them have prayed for me. And because … Continue reading
Con: Death Penalty
In an increasingly violent society that glorifies the use of lethal weapons and allows mass murders to occur with far too much regularity, the morality of the … Continue reading
Spring Cleaning
Rain, rain, go away… Spring may have sprung, but in the month of April it’s not always cheerful outdoors. While Barnard’s beloved, blooming Magnolia tree may catch your eye from … Continue reading
New York Botanical Gardens: “Wild: Medicine: Healing Plants Around the World”
There is nothing more relaxing after a hellish week of finals than taking a stroll on a sunny day through beautiful gardens filled with exquisite plants and flowers. The newest … Continue reading
Art Fair
Put down your pens and highlighters, hop in the shower, and get ready to see the sun again. After a hard week of studying for upcoming finals, a break is … Continue reading
Sequestration and Education
“Education is the civil rights issue of our generation” according to Arne Duncan, current Education Secretary. If current civil rights issues are decided by their surrounding levels of political ambivalence, … Continue reading
Who’s Afraid of Feminism?
What do Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, and Carla Bruni have in common, aside from being celebrities with questionable talent? They all shy away from the word “feminist” and choose not … Continue reading
Publicizing the PJs: A Revolution
Pajamas. The favorite of all the attires, that is, unless you choose to sleep in the nude. Fashion-forward people may claim otherwise, but I know that after a long day … Continue reading
Women on Late Night
Flipping through the channels on your TV at 11:35pm becomes a counting game. Jay, David, Conan, Craig, Jimmy, Stephen…at least six men in demure suits seated behind desks, cracking jokes, … Continue reading
