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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In ‘Tell Me I’m Worthless,’ the specter of fascism haunts the UK
Tell Me I’m Worthless uses horror as a vehicle for a timely political message. Unfortunately, the message is a little too obvious, writes book columnist Natalie Ortiz PO ’25.
Coffee and Community: three of the workers behind the Pit-Stop
For many Pitzer students, a trip to the Pit-Stop signifies the start of a new day. While there are many cafes across the 5Cs, the Pit-Stop has become an essential space not just for Pitzer students but for all 5C students. This is in large part because of the environment the Pit-Stop workers create which makes the Pit-Stop a key space for the creation of student/worker friendships.
Moments to Savor: Friendship lessons from Korean barbecue
For Emily Kim PO ’25, one night eating Korean barbecue with friends revealed to her many important truths about friendships.
Moments to savor: connection through quesadillas
If there’s anything food columnist Emily Kim PO ’25 learned from last semester, it’s that friends will take the time to feed you (quesadillas), even when your hands are full.
OPINION: The sisterhood of bickering, or why you should fight with your best friend
Even the most heated arguments can actually be an indicator of a truly strong and lasting friendship, writes Eliza Powers PO ’25.
OPINION: Talk with the intention to listen
If you want to have meaningful and mutually satisfying conversations with people, start by actively listening to what they are saying, writes Shay Suresh CM ’24.
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.
Swipe right: The challenges of meeting guys at a women’s college
Relationship columnist Meghan Condas SC ’22 reflects on the challenges of developing meaningful relationships with men at a women’s college.