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Friendship
Whether in convocation or in the lunch line, friends are a popular topic of conversation at Bryn Mawr. What does it mean to be a friend and have a friend? Alumna Hillary Mann ‘09 remains in close touch with five other Bryn Mawr “sisters.” Gathering for dinner in different cities and routinely meeting for their monthly book club …
High Expectations in Baltimore
The Baltimore Ravens began the season with similarly mediocre expectations since the season of Lamar Jackson’s MVP run in 2019. While competing in one of the most competitive divisions in the league, the AFC North, Baltimore’s playoff run would prove more difficult. The team has spent the last four years building a more experienced roster …
The Limitations of Low Attendance in Affinity/Ally Clubs
Every other Thursday, Zavier Richardson ‘24 walks into Howell 45, hoping that it will be the day that the lesson they planned will have a large impact. And every other Thursday, without fail, they walk in to find the Harkness table nearly empty. This experience is shared among most Affinity/Ally club leaders …
Reusable Water Bottle Evolution
The words “S’well down!!” echo through your 6th grade classroom as a S’well water bottle falls to the floor. The coveted Hydro Flask water bottles were perfect for teens and tweens alike to fit the “VSCO girl” persona of 2019. Now, Stanley cups haunt you, covering the entire harkness table in your English class. With 1.5 billion dollars in sales in 2020 and 2 billion in 2022, the reusable water bottle market is forever growing …
Mawrtian of the Month: Ms. Viglietta
Upon first interaction with Ms. Viglietta, the thing that immediately stands out about her is her pure enthusiasm, especially surrounding literature. Ms. Viglietta is the newest addition to the Upper School English Department. She teaches freshman and junior classes and is the new co-advisor for the Cardall Advisory. Before moving to Baltimore, Ms. Viglietta lived in many other places …
How to Set and Keep Meaningful New Year's Resolutions
As we bid farewell to the old and usher in the new year, the prospect of leaving behind what has held us back in the past becomes a beacon of hope. This surge of motivation often propels us to contemplate New Year's resolutions, and aspirational goals that signal the dawn of a "new you," and set the tone for the year ahead. Yet, according to Forbes Healthy …
MODEL UN VS. MODEL CONGRESS
The time has come for The Quill to address an age-old question: How does one choose between Model United Nations and Model Congress? If you are interested in international relations, public speaking, and thinking on the spot, Model UN is perfect for you. On the other hand, if you are interested in Federal politics, writing and enacting policy, public speaking, and informed debate, Model Congress is the club for you …
Polite Society: Action, Sisterhood, and Unveiled Secrets
In Polite Society, Ria Khan, a daring, British-Pakistani, schoolgirl with dreams of mastering stunts, courageously fights to liberate her sister, Lena, from an arranged marriage into a family that appears too perfect to be true. The film, written and directed by Nida Manzoor, is a captivating, heartwarming action-comedy consisting of thrilling twists and turns …
Student Spotlight: Fenia Kowatsch and Nina Tsagareli
Although they have only been at Bryn Mawr for a couple of months, Fenia and Nina have truly settled into the community. As international students from Austria and Germany, respectively, both bring unique experiences and perspectives to the Bryn Mawr campus. Despite the possible challenges leaving their home countries may pose
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Do You Want to Build A Snowman?
It’s 8 PM. You’ve turned your PJs inside-out, put a spoon under your pillow, performed a little “snow dance,” and are now impatiently pestering your mom to check her inbox for an email that school is canceled tomorrow or there is at least a delay. There is something magical about snow days: the excitement of getting to sleep in or preparing to endure the trek to school, then opening your blinds to discover unplowed roads and a fresh dusting of snow …
Gypsy Rose Blanchard and The Media Frenzy
December 28, 2023, marked Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s release from prison following her incarceration under second-degree murder charges for her mother. Her mother, Clauddine Blanchard, suffered from Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy, a mental illness that entails child abuse in the form of devising fake symptoms or causing real symptoms so the child appears sick. Clauddine also monetized her daughter’s supposed medical conditions through donations …
100 Years of Bryn Mawr Field Hockey
Under the direction of head coach Jeannette Budzik, the 2023 Bryn Mawr Varsity Field Hockey team impressed competitors and earned accolades as the 17th ranked team in the mid-Atlantic by Max Field Hockey. On October 19, 2023, Bryn Mawr celebrated 100 years of competitive field hockey with a convincing 4-2 victory over Notre Dame Prep. The celebration involved BMS field hockey alumnae gathering on Rosabelle Sinclair Turf …
The “Silent” Activism: How Television/Film Award Ceremonies Shifted Away from Concrete Activism
During this year’s 81st Golden Globes Awards, the world fawned over movie stars such as Margot Robbie in her Barbie-inspired Giorgio Armani dress and The Color Purple’s Fantasia in her custom Dolce and Gabbana lavender gown. As viewers at home watched the actors and actresses strut the red carpet, one film’s nominees sparked a discussion surrounding the changing tides of activism at the Golden Globes …
Talk to Me: A Shift in Horror Culture
Imagine if the newest buzzworthy party game allowed you to speak to the dead. In their film Talk to Me, directors and brothers Danny and Michael Philippou bring this idea to life, presenting a jarring, existential exploration of social pressures and trauma. The film follows Mia, a high-schooler haunted by the recent death of her mother. Mia is introduced to a party game where players become possessed by spirits when they touch a mysterious ceramic hand …