Haverford Archives

	De-Stress with Dogs! By Charlotte Bax December 13, 2012 - 9:58am This year the Main Line Animal Rescue, HaverMinds, and the Haverford Pre-Vet Society are hosting a dog-petting party during finals week!! What a perfect way to take a quick break from studying and de-stress... So come "trade in chem lab for Labradors, Moodle for poodles, and German class for German shepherds!" READ MORE
	Easy Exercises for Finals (Without Leaving your Desk!) By Nora Landis-Shack December 11, 2012 - 6:12pm We’re finally in the home stretch, but before we can reach that ever-elusive Christmas break, we have to fight our way through all those final papers, exams, and presentations. And the hours hunched over your desk in your room or the library are not doing you any favors. Sitting for hours on end causes back pain, headaches, listlessness, and makes you less productive. However, since standing while you read might be somewhat inconvenient here are some quick little exercises you can do at or near your desk, which will keep you (relatively) active during the day, despite that last minute assignment. READ MORE
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	Magill Etiquette: Everything you need to know By Lauren Gill December 8, 2012 - 4:29pm I admit I haven’t always been the best behaved Magill go-er. I do my best to write one of my thousands of essays and then the next thing I know, I’m giggling with my friends or in my most shameful moment, throwing a Magill Airways paper airplane (unsuccessfully) at the table next to me. But, in a library full of so many tiers, lounges, and secret rooms, it’s easy to get mixed up about you should be conducting yourself. This article will serve as a guide as to how we should really all be acting when we hit that libary we hate to love, or love to hate, Magill. READ MORE
	Overheard at Haverford...Part 5 By Charlotte Bax December 6, 2012 - 8:42pm 1. "I put stuff in her inbox, so she should put stuff in mine" 2. "You guys are so witty...I need a nap" 3. "If I had 8 shots of whiskey I would be homeless in Ireland dating a homeless man" 4. "The only black heels I have I didn't bring because they make my legs look like a transvestite's." 5. "Do you want to have a cookie....or 5?" Have a good overheard quote? Send it to us at charlottebax@hercampus.com or laurengill@hercampus.com! READ MORE
	Margaret Schaus: Haverford's Lead Research Librarian By Charlotte Bax December 4, 2012 - 5:51pm This week we are highlighting one of Haverford's greatest assets behind the scenes in Magill Library! Margaret Schaus has been as staple part of the Haverford community for 25 years and her research knowledge seems endless. You may know her from personal experience or from listening her explain research tools in a Humanities class, but whatever the reason, she is known and loved around campus for her incredible skillsets and eagerness to help students learn. Name: Margaret Schause Hometown: Swarthmore, PA Position: Lead Research and Instruction Librarian READ MORE
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	Snowball Style Snapshot By Dayna Kim December 2, 2012 - 9:09pm Name: Hannah Morgan Grade: 2015 Personal Style: Never boring. Hannah was dressed to kill for the annual Haverford Snowball dance in her black, hight-low hemmed frock and a sleek sock bun. Pulled together with a sassy party pout, this stunnder is SO ready for the holiday party season! READ MORE
	"The Salubrious Senior": Stress Busting Foods By Nora Landis-Shack December 1, 2012 - 10:20am It’s Sunday night and you’re staring at a blank computer screen. Did you drink too much at Snowball, blow off that paper for Monday, or forget about that problem set? Are you scrambling to finish your work, stressed about everything, and reaching for another energy drink to wash down your chip and salsa? STOP! There’s a better way! Let’s be honest, we aren’t exactly prudent when it comes to the weekend, but fighting off a hangover with pizza will only make things worse. Here are some healthier foods to reduce stress and give your brain and immune system a boost. 1. Green Veggies and Spinach READ MORE
	DC Dessert Delight: S'More Sandwich By Lauren Gill November 30, 2012 - 6:55pm Sick of the same old DC desserts? Try this take on an old classic reworked for your dining center delight. 1) Get 2 slices of of bread (white or wheat, depending on your preference) 2) You can toast the bread if you want, but it's not all that necessary. It's up to you! 3) After you get your bread out of the toaster, spread it with peanut butter on one side READ MORE