BY JON PETERS

In print | Published August 26, 2008

Barn n. a popular off-campus apartment complex located on 317 N. Chester Rd.

Crunkfest n. a “secret” competition between teams of Swarthmore students that often entails the consumption of various bodily fluids. Delaware County’s Olympics of Debauchery without the cloying opening ceremony.

Daily Jolt n. a very popular and intelligent messageboard where Swarthmore students go to say nice things about each other.

Honors Tables n. place for quiet study and occasional weeping in McCabe Library, reserved for the upperclassmen and upperclasswomen of Swarthmore. See Punishment.

Paces n. 1. the only best place to go on a Saturday night. Lots of great dancing, even better music. 2. Paces Café, the only late-night food option on campus. Student-run and fit to satisfy all your post-McCabe snack attacks (or procrastination needs)

Primal Scream n. 1. a rage-filled scream that marks the beginning of exam week. Students gather in Sharples to vent their frustration.

Reserved Students Digest n. a fascinating compendium of dubious drama opportunities, found keys and interesting ways to make money. While once the RSD also held advertisements for performances, recitals, and other public events, that responsibility has shifted to the Swarthmore Calendar. Synonyms: RSD, The Digest, For Students Only.

Sager n. 1. A yearly symposium established in 1988 by alumnus Richard Sager ’73 to address issues relevant to the LGBTQ community. 2. The Genderfuck party that marks the end of the symposium which has (de)volved into a “boys wear a dress, girls wear less” party.

Swoggles n. A realization that not only are the people here really intelligent and interesting they are also kind of amazingly attractive. May be a result of little sleep, three papers, and a headache, but, still, go with it.

Swakward n. So inherent to the function and design of Swarthmore, this word will remain undefined. If you have attended and survived the Orientation Dance, you have enough understanding of this word to write your own definition, perhaps even a book.

Swat Swivel n. You really want to know, don’t you? Well, as long as you won’t tell, Linda told me not to tell anyone else but she’s dating Roger again! Why are you looking at me like that? Wait, Linda’s behind us? Hi, Linda.

Villerats n. Skateboarding, roller-skating, rampaging Mongol-like spawnlings who live in the town of Swarthmore. Can frequently be observed in their natural habitat (Renato’s) on most evenings.
WA n. A member of Swarthmore’s writing intelligentsia who is required by law to help you with your term paper. Please consult at will.

Willets Cat n. Unofficial school mascot. B.A. Haverford 2006. A large tabby who may at one time or another help you with your animal physiology homework.

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