The Phoenix on Education
Right to Write leaves its mark on one SLC volunteer
by Justin Millan
Wednesday February 22, 2006
In the fifth grade I burned the flesh and nerves from my forearm by accidentally falling asleep against the radiator. A plastic surgeon scooped out all the fried epidermis and sewed my skin shut. For the weeks thereafter, with my arm bundled in white bandages, people would ask, shocked, "What happened to you arm?" and I’d reply, "Oh, I got a third degree burn." The subsequent expression on their faces – a mixture of disbelief and curiosity – was identical to the looks I received this past semester whenever people would ask how my Thursday had gone and I’d say, "Oh, I went to prison."
Speakers illuminate genocide, bring personal views
by Elizabeth Henderson
Wednesday February 22, 2006
"The war in southern Sudan has been going on almost forever," Thiep Angui began last Thursday’s talk to raise awareness about the ongoing genocide in Sudan.
How do we 'get with the program' of ethnic studies?
by Natalie Park
Sunday February 5, 2006
In order to reach a collective and consistent decision about Ethnic Studies, a new committee has been created. It will consist of three faculty members chosen by the curriculum committee, three coalition members, one student from curriculum committee, one student from general committee, and one staff member, Al Green, dean of studies and student life.
Chinese Language Studies: Interest steadily increasing with SLC students
by Ben Silverman
Monday November 28, 2005
Every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, Senior Mallory Carlson leaves the Sarah Lawrence campus at 9:30 a.m. and spends 90 minutes commuting into the city for a 90-minute class. She then spends another 90 minutes returning to campus. While many SLC students commute into the city for work or internships a few days a week, Carlson travels off-campus for a class that is essential to her course of study.
Natalie Gross utilizes past experience for future progress
by Paige Rentz
Sunday November 13, 2005
Sarah Lawerence has a Director of Diversity. Natalie Gross comes to SLC from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wis., where she worked for five and a half years and received both her undergraduate and graduate degrees. Last year, Gross served as interim Assistant Dean for Multicultural Programs, a role in which she oversaw five main heritage celebrations that helped students of color see themselves on campus. The programming focused on them, their culture and their history, and provided education and exposure to majority students.
Beyond the Great Divide: Alumni adjust to the ‘real world’ post-graduation
by Marissa Maier
Sunday November 13, 2005
“As a freshman and sophomore, when my concentration was film, I was really scared about whether or not I would find a job in such an overcrowded field,” said senior Stephanie Diable. “At the time, I was always anxious about the loans that I was taking because I wondered if I would ever be able to pay them back.”
SLC's financial woes drain students' hopes
by By Dave Brody
Sunday November 13, 2005
"Sarah Lawrence is in jeopardy," warned Sarah Lawrence College President Michele Myers at an annual alumni party. The Financial Aid department is one aspect of the school that has problems, and I fell victim to one of its many bureaucratic downfalls.
