Spring 2012 Magazine

Why We Fight
Ah, humans. Sometimes it seems like all we do is fight. In this issue we take a step back from the fray and look at the roots of conflict—from family squabbles to international battles—and contemplate their biological, psychological, social, and moral aftereffects. Who knows? We might even find the seeds of peace among the turmoil.
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Oh Protests and Presidents
Lisa Anderson '72 leads a Cairo university through a revolution.
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Meet Our Staff: Shirley Be
Director of International Admission and International Student Advising, Shirley Be talks about her travels abroad and recruiting top-notch students to SLC.
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Fight Scene
Sterling Swann talks theatricality and the artistry of on-stage fighting.
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Angry Brains
People fight because of how they feel—whether angry, afraid, or threatened. Can understanding what’s happening in our brains help us control destructive emotions?
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Why I Give: Winnie Scheuer '06
Winnie Scheuer '06 talks about her fondest memories since graduating from Sarah Lawrence College.
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The Long Journey Home
Army psychiatrist Charles Hoge '80 explains the paradox of post-traumatic stress disorder and helps soldiers return to civilian life.
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Outback: Band is Weird
A 14-year-old narrator and her best friend face the perils of adolescence in a small Midwestern town.
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Publications
A selection of written works published by Sarah Lawrence College alumni.
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Black Squirrel
A former art studio is transformed into a favorite place for students to hang on campus.
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Westlands Lawn, 1960
The smell of lavendar played a key role in the shooting of one iconic Sarah Lawrence College photograph.
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Freedom Riders
Sarah Lawrence commerates the anniversary of the Freedom Rides with a month-long series of events including art and poetry featuring local artists.
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The Good Fight
Defend yourself and resolve conflicts with grace and style, using these tips from six alumni experts.
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Sleight of Fist
Secrets of stage combat, explained! Sterling Swann teaches actors how to make a fake fight look real—without stabbing anyone.
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Blood Brothers
People fight because of how they feel—whether angry, afraid, or threatened. Can understanding what’s happening in our brains help us control destructive emotions?
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