March 2020 Issue – All Articles
Spring Break Threatened by Coronavirus
When was the last time you had a conversation that didn’t include the word “coronavirus”? The answer is probably several weeks ago. No one alive today has ever seen the spread of a pandemic like the coronavirus, and thus, there is anxiety penetrating the thoughts and discussions of people worldwide.
An Overdue Deadline for an Overdue Amendment
Earlier this year, Virginia cast a historic vote: the final necessary vote to pass the Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution. This amendment states that “Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of sex.” Congress approved this amendment in…
Mawrtian Spirit: Winter Sports Recap
Confidence, leadership, hustle, commitment: these are the ways of a Mawrtian athlete. During the 2019-2020 winter athletics season, student athletes participated in a variety of sports including Squash, Basketball, Indoor Track, Ice Hockey, Swimming, and Dance Company.
What E3 Day Is and What It Ought To Be
30 minutes is not a lot of time. That was my major take away from this year's E3 day. It is important to note that I did not attend any workshops due to being in CAFE and was therefore exempt from any important conversations or revelations that could have occurred. However I did…
Mayoral Candidates Recap
The Background: 2020 could not be marked by more political buzz -- not only are we in the midst of our next Presidential election, but we are also approaching the election of our next Mayor of Baltimore. While it is easy to focus solely on the coverage of our nationwide future, it is important to…
Dance Company
Bryn Mawr’s Dance Company is one of the most unique and engaging aspects of the school. Their performance is always well thought out and showcases a wide variety of themes and styles. At this year's performance, as per usual, dances were choreographed by a wide range of students as well as Ms. Tankersley and…
Mawrtian of the Month: Ms. Monteleon
This month’s Martian of the Month is Ms. Monteleone! She is a dance teacher, arts program manager, and so much more. Fia ’21 , her dance TA, commented that she “is always accessible, approachable, helpful.” She has been creative her entire life…
What About Super Tuesday is Super?
With the 2020 presidential election quickly approaching, much of the major news media within the US is focused on updating Americans on the constantly changing political climate, but what exactly are they saying?
AIPAC Policy Conference
On March first through third, more than 18,000 activists, leaders, and people seeking change joined together in our nation’s capital for AIPAC’s 2020 Policy Conference. AIPAC stands for American Israel Public Affairs Committee, but its mission encompasses so much more…
Women in Louisiana: Say Goodbye to Your Freedom
The United States of America is the land of freedom and second chances— that is unless you live in one of the many Southern states that seem to be in a race to see who can ban abortion first. At the moment, Alabama seems the first to do so but Louisiana is catching up.
Portrait of a Lady on Fire: A Slow Burn Masterpiece
From French writer and director Céline Sciamma comes Portrait of a Lady on Fire, a searing film detailing a late-18th century queer romance. The premise is simple: Marianne, a young painter, is commissioned to paint Héloïse, a former convent girl, by Héloïse’s countess mother. Once the portrait is completed, it…
Coronavirus and Graduation
Spring break crossword