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‘ChesTech’ aids Chester with computer access

ChesTech, which started out as a class project designed to enable Chester residents to gain access to technology and basic computer skills, has turned into an ongoing volunteer program in Chester.

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Lakey, 13 others acquitted after September protest

Lang Visiting Professor of Issues for Social Change George Lakey and 13 other members of the Casino-Free Philadelphia group were acquitted on Tuesday for charges that resulted from a protest against p…

College waits to replace BCC Director

Though Director of the Black Cultural Center Tim Sams has already left for another position at NYU Abu Dhabi, the college is waiting to hire a new dean of students before replacing Sams’ position.

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Groups consider options with Wilcox's departure

With the creation of the 2010-2011 budget and the search for the new Dean of Students still in the works, no definitive decisions have been made regarding replacements for outgoing Assistant Director …

College gathers in support of Haiti

Even though classes weren’t in session during or directly after the disastrous earthquake in Haiti, the dean and president’s office phones were ringing with people asking how they could help.

“Stu…

Program supports Asian-American high school students

Students from Swarthmore Asian Organization, in cooperation with Deshi and Han, brought 40 high school students from low-income Philadelphia families to Swarthmore two weeks ago for College Day, an ev…

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Seminar breaks

Seminars lasting three hours or more traditionally have a break halfway through class. Students are often asked to provide snacks for these breaks. Some have voiced their concerns about…

Alums share life stories over dinner

Upper Tarble was buzzing with conversations among alumni of all ages and students of all years on Saturday evening. The Alumni-Student Networking Dinner, an annual event hosted by Career Services, bro…

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Budget cuts

The Student Financial Advisory Panel — a body formed to complement the Ad Hoc Financial Planning Group — met with members of the administration on Friday to talk about budget cuts.

The…

Guatemalan woman shares story of imprisonment

The blissful marimba music in Science Center 104 created a stark contrast with what was in store for the attendees of Thursday’s “The Day That Changed My Life Forever” lecture. Gladys Monterroso, a…

Environmental activists allege that SusCom is poorly defined

After allegedly having communication problems with the Sustainability Committee, five students decided to write a letter to President Rebecca Chopp as a way to voice their concern.

“We do not feel wro…

Power Shift, 350 to raise environmental awareness

In the week following October break, environmentally-minded student groups will be introducing new modes of outreach, both on and off campus. Earthlust will be kicking off a “350 Week” — a week of eve…

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Worth considering co-pays

As a part of a broader discussion about Worth Health Center, some council members raised the issue of requiring a co-pay for prescription drugs. Every year, Worth buys tens o…

Lang Center researchers to study ethical purchasing

The Lang Center for Civic and Social Responsibility and the Swarthmore Labor Action Project are working together to ensure that the college stays committed to making socially and environmentally sound…

No confirmed H1N1 cases, campus plan in place

Despite numerous reported cases of swine flu in Pennsylvania colleges, Swarthmore’s campus still remains free of the virus.

“We’re in a very good position,” said Garikai Campbell, acting Dean of Stu…

Visiting filmmaker invigorates growing department

In a bid to strengthen the developing Film and Media Studies program, Denise Iris, a distinguished filmmaker, has joined the faculty ranks of the Film and Media Studies Department as a visiting assist…