On Mar. 21 at Pomona College’s Pearsons Hall, Carleton College Assistant Professor Allison Murphy discussed Aristotle’s “Nicomachean Ethics,” focusing on the concept of eudaimonia (human flourishing) and its relation to friendship. Unlike conventional views of friendship based on intimacy or loyalty, Aristotle proposes a partnership model where friends unite in the pursuit of shared goals, especially in virtuous activities.
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OPINION: Tired of online multiplayer? Try gaming like it’s 2005
Liam Martin HM ’24 encourages his peers to leave their gaming-alone-in-the-dark-for-hours days behind, and instead, try something new: a LAN party.
OPINION: Fending off ‘Fizzimism’
Fizz is the hub of all things 5Cs. Although perfect for memes and mindless scrolling, Anjali Suva PO ’27 wonders whether it’s giving us a disproportionately pessimistic view of our college experiences.
OPINION: The importance of socializing meaningfully
College is great time for making friends, but figuring out friendship styles can be complicated, writes Anna Tolkien CM ’24.
Moments to savor: Baking and friends offer a slice of energy
Still wish it was spring break? Emily Kim PO PO ’25 suggests cooking with friends as a form of relaxation and respite from the stress of school.
Regularly scheduled programming: Go behind the curtain at the Warner Bros. Studio Tour
TV columnist Claire DuMont SC ’23 argues that understanding the behind-the-scenes of a show can actually enhance the on-screen magic.
OPINION: Political beliefs are valid criteria for choosing friends
We’ve come to a point where it’s impossible to separate politics from your personal values and moral code, so caring about who someone votes for shouldn’t be treated as irrational, writes Emma Mansour SC ’24.
Dancing through a pandemic: Pair of CCBDC dancers find dancefloor on Instagram
Amidst social distancing, Alana Weiss PO ’22 and Christina Dong PO ’22 share choreography they’ve learned online to connect with friends.
Suitcases: The post-abroad ennui
Lillian Perlmutter SC ’21 explores the experience of returning from abroad and feeling like life doesn’t quite fit together the same.
Rejecting reinvention: Big Thief, freshman year, and me
Big Thief, an indie/folk band from Brooklyn, opens their song “Paul” with the hauntingly full voice of lead singer Adrianne Lenker all alone. There is no instrumental behind her, just a voice singing in the distant fog of a lost love. As the first line begins, “The last time I