Sarah Lawrence Magazine Fall 2011
Maps that Changed the World
Who needs maps in the age of Google Earth? A map shows more than landmarks and boundaries; it can be a guide to cultural beliefs, political machinations, artistic values, and spiritual convictions. In this issue, we examine maps old and new, exploring what they can show us about our place in the world.
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The Cowboy Geographer
Geography teacher Joshua Muldavin learns to read the land, frm his family's New Mexico ranch to the villages of the Himalayas.
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Nine World-Changing Maps
Army psychiatrist Charles Hoge '80 explains the paradox of post-traumatic stress disorder and helps soldiers return to civilian life.
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The Social Landscape
How do you navigate a place that lacks street signs or landmarks? Catherine McKinley '89 travels to Ghana and discovers a different way to read a city.
Holding Court
A look back at the heydey of on campus exhbition tennis matches from 1955 to 1959.
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The Rooftop Farm
A farm grows in Brooklyn—on top of the roof. Annie Novak '05 takes local food to a whole new level in her latest experiment with urban agriculture.
Under Discussion
An inside view of the discussions in Eileen Cheng's "The Founders and the Origins of American Politics" class.
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Opportunity Knocks
Jackie Assar '14 and Garin Kessler '14 entered a social entrepreneurship competition to help with flood relief efforts in Pakistan.
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Flashback: 1987
From President Reagan to acid-wash jeans, a look back at campus life in 1987.
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Meet Our Faculty
An interview with politics faculty member Elke Zuern explores the persistent inequalities in post-apartheid South Africa.
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The Purpose of Heartbreak
Arianna Huffington explains how the darker moments in her life lead to greater successes.
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The Post Office
Postmaster Ray Bynum talks about what happens behind the scenes at Sarah Lawrence College.
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Meet Our Students
Three SLC students start GenetAssist, a nonprofit organization that helps communities without access to genetic counseling.
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