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Olympic Games: An Effort towards Unity?
Unity has always served as a foundation for The Olympics. The Games originated about 3000 years ago in Ancient Greece, not just as a platform for athletic men to showcase their strength but also as a way to promote unity among the Greek cities. Every four years, citizens would gather in Olympia for one to three days, until …
The crisis in Ukraine: Has Putin Gone Too Far?
Time-stamp: February 24, 2022. Early this morning, Russian forces invaded Ukraine, carrying out a thoroughly-planned operation by the Russian president, Vladimir Putin. After months of positioning over 100,000 Russian troops on the ground and maritime borders on the north, east and south …
The NFL in la
January 15, 1967 marks the date of the inaugural Super Bowl at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Since then, eight football world championships have been hosted in LA, including Super Bowl LVI, most recently held on February 13, 2022. LA has put many of the NFL’s greatest teams in the spotlight in the second-largest media market in the US …
the 2022 BIPOC Showcase
Only one phrase fully encompasses the experience of the Protest Through Performance Showcase: “Holy mackerel.” Indeed I, like so many of my peers, found myself repeating these exact words over and over again throughout the evening. I will admit that as I sat waiting for the lights to dim and the music to slowly fade out, I was expecting a variation of the …
Celebrating Asian Culture & The Year of the Tiger
Through a virtual assembly showcase during Mawrtian Meeting on January 27th and the return of the annual Bubble Tea Sale on February 1st, the Asian Student Union (ASU) at Bryn Mawr celebrated Lunar New Year and Asian culture while also highlighting the issues, stereotypes, and misconceptions of the Asian …
Mawrtian of the Month: Ariana Yeganeh
The Quill is thrilled to name Ariana Yeganeh February's Mawrtian of the Month. In addition to being one of our beloved Bryn Mawr seniors, Ariana is also a published author! She recently published her first book, The Girl Who Wasn’t Chosen, a fantasy book about a girl who has gotten the chance to never be …
The Club Program In the Upcoming School Year
This just in! Starting this August, club meetings will take place solely on Tuesdays and Fridays during fifth period from 2:50-3:30 PM. This dramatic shift from having clubs every day, either during lunch or fifth period, raises the question - how did we get here? Over the past few years, participation in the club program at Bryn Mawr has skyrocketed …
Changes in College Admissions
While the pandemic forced us to reevaluate how we think about many previously mundane things in our lives, it has also forced us to change how we experience less ordinary things, such as college applications. Much has changed since the start of the pandemic and—as the Class of ‘22 has experienced—the process of college applications is no …
What Does The Election of Xiomara Castro Mean For Honduras?
On January 27, 2022, Honduras swore in its first female president, Xiomara Castro. Castro was the wife of former president Manuel Zelaya, who was deposed in a US orchestrated coup in 2009. Castro ran on a progressive platform, tackling issues of corruption, inequality, and poverty--problems that have plagued the country …
Encanto: Breaking the Cycle of Generational Trauma
Charming, light-hearted, and captivating in its execution, Encanto, Disney’s latest animated film, has received rave reviews from critics and moviegoers alike. Set in Colombia, the film follows the Madrigal family, whose members each have magical “gifts” — all except for Mirabel, the protagonist. When the magical …
Transgender Atheletes in the Sports World
With society attempting to become more equitable and inclusive comes the need for discussion surrounding transgender people’s space in sports. Lia Thomas has brought this conversation to the swimming community. Thomas is a woman who transitioned in 2019 after competitively swimming for the UPenn Men’s team for 3 years. Because she …
Bryn Mawr Swims to Best Season Yet
Bryn Mawr Swimming had a historic 2021-22 season. The team was undefeated in-season and took the runner-up title at the IAAM championship. The team started off the season with a 107-63 win over Mount de Sales, and then traveled to Notre Dame Prep on December 10 to take on the Blazers. This meet was a big one and hard-fought, and Bryn Mawr …
the comeback of dance company
On February 11th and 12th, the Bryn Mawr Dance Company appeared back on stage after many COVID-related setbacks fully masked and performance-ready. “It was absolutely fabulous,” said Ms. Tankersley, “I’m really proud of this group - they worked so hard and were so supportive of one another.” The seniors, Jordan Flowers, Sloane Huey, and Stasia Kelly, were able to perform their final concert at Bryn Mawr in front of a live audience. “Getting to be on stage with …
The Oscars and Diversity: A Long Road to Representation
The 94th Academy Awards, more commonly known as the Oscars, were held Sunday, March 27, 2022. Once again, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is facing harsh criticism for its lack of diversity. In previous years, people have considered the Oscars to be a “white” event with most nominations featuring white filmmakers, ensembles, and actors. In 2016, the Oscars earned the trending hashtag …
The International Olympic Committee’s Role in the Censorship of Peng Shuai
The Olympics have long been known as a celebration of athletics that overcomes political differences between nations. For many athletes, the Olympics have provided an opportunity to speak out about political issues, both international and within their own countries. This event is celebrated as a moment of international unity, and is often the only time that people are able to freely discuss their own country. But what happens …