On Oct. 2, Hill House residents received an email from Dave Stanfield, the Vice President and Dean of Students at Sarah Lawrence College, about the fate of the Free Speech Board—two pieces of plywood stacked atop each other and cemented to the ground by two metal pipes, perched atop the narrow hill beside the back entrance of Hill House. Reactions to this email were mixed. Some felt relieved, others were angry and a few were confused, unaware that this had even been in discussion.
Read MoreIf you’re an international student, you probably know Sifiso Mabena for sending out emails checking on our mental health, and letting us know about upcoming events her office organizes. If you see her on campus, she will never ‘Sarah Lawrence’ you. She will always say "Hello", check up on you, and—at least in my case—attempt to speak a few French sentences to greet you.
Read MoreI met with two young women, Charlotte Johl and Ellie Woollerson, leading members of The Leeds University Union Conservation Volunteers (LUUCV), a campus society devoted to lending numbers of students to local conservation projects at the University of Leeds.
Read MoreThe Main Stages production of Spring Awakening has arrived. Spring Awakening is a riotous and contemporary coming-of-age-musical set in 1981 Germany. In this article we chat with director Lauren Reinhard and cast members Gray Rhode and Millie Polzin.
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Read MoreLast year, a student descended the library stairs to the archives holding a small piece of paper. They were looking for Christina Kasman, the head archivist.
Read MoreA couple of weeks ago, during a Phoenix newspaper meeting buzzing with the anticipation of an upcoming event, an intriguing topic emerged from the depths of Sarah Lawrence College history. An old, now-abandoned venue in Bates basement known as “The Blue Room.”
Read MoreWarren Green’s Sustainability LLC will be a living space that fosters students’ passion for sustainability efforts on campus.
Read MoreSarah Lawrence seems like the best place to bring people from other disciplines into your disciplines. It almost feels like an invitation, and more of a warm welcome, rather than, here’s an exam, if you don't get this, you're not worthy of this discipline. Everyone’s invited. I really love that part of teaching. I love it here.
Read MoreWhen it comes to Halloween at Sarah Lawrence, it's a guarantee that students will go all out on their costumes. Here is a quick breakdown of some popular choices.
Read MoreIf you’ve been on or near South Lawn on Friday or Sunday afternoons, rain or shine, then you’ve probably seen a group of students with a frisbee or two. That is “god’s favorite frisbee team.”
Read MoreIf you’ve been to Barb or Bates lately you’ve probably also heard at least one person complain about the food. Better Than the Barb (BTTB) is a student-run small business providing students with an affordable and healthier alternative to the dining hall food the Sarah Lawrence community has such strong opinions on.
Read MoreOn the second floor of Westlands, Dave Stanfield walked around his office, which overlooks the North Lawn…He is responsible for managing various departments, including the Dean of Studies, the Learning Commons, Access and Disability Services, First-Year Experience, Career Services, Health and Wellness, Housing and Residential Education, Athletics, Student Engagement, Title IX, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI).
Read MoreMeet Syd Walter, the sophomore class president, resident advisor for the third floor of Hill House, an editor for Love and Squalor, and member of The Scandal Revue. I had the pleasure of talking about her goals for the year, values important in leadership, and some exciting upcoming events she has planned for students beyond the Class of 2026.
Read MoreSarah Lawrence welcomed its first students in 1928, and the women who attended college in that time were defying convention.
Read MoreIn addition to housing, the campus topography and layout presents unique challenges to students with disabilities.
Read MoreFor nearly a decade in the all women Lowell Correctional Facility in Ocala, Florida, one inmate spent night upon treacherous night hobbling back and forth on a sweat soaked path.
Read MoreThere’s so much beautiful flora and foliage around campus that it’s all too easy to just pass it by before giving it a closer look. Here are seven plants to keep an eye out.
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