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November 6, 2008


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Class Awareness Month refocuses discussion on politics and aid

Class Awareness Month kicked off earlier than usual this year to include discussions about the intersection of race, class and the election. Later on in the month, the dialogue will shift to issues currently facing Swarthmore students, such as the recent concern about financial injustice and inadequate financial aid packages.

Earlier this month, with an African American candidate for president, a female candidate for vice president and constant references to Joe the Plumber, a dialogue about the…

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