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Spate of intrusions continue with yesterday's Willets dorm room break-in

On Wednesday morning, an intruder was found rummaging through a student’s closet in a Willets dorm room. Although nothing was found missing, Willets RAs have already warned dorm residents against prop…

College, Ville strive to main positive relations

While many would characterize Swarthmore’s relations with the Ville as amicable, some businesses have articulated the concern that the lines of communication between college and Ville are not nearly a…

Campaign work a lasting experience for students

Although the elections are finished, several months’ worth of letter-writing, phone calls and door-to-door canvassing will remain for some Swatties long past Nov. 7. Either as an extension of a summer…

Course syllabi available on Blackboard as a result of Council member Joseph's initiative

One of Student Council’s most recent initiatives has been to make syllabi for next semester’s courses available on Blackboard in time for Pre-registration, which ends Nov. 29. Although professors have…

Council proposes extra break, initiates referendum

As a new initiative spearheaded by Etan Cohen ’07, Student Council has proposed a significant alteration to the schedule for the spring semester. In order to divide what some students view as those in…

Panel discussion examines Arab-Israeli conflict

Last Thursday, the student group Speak for Peace hosted a panel discussion that addressed the ongoing Arab-Israeli conflict in the Middle East. Among the speakers were Visiting Political Science Profe…

Bock backs ED policy at fireside chat

Although Harvard and Princeton have recently abolished their early action application option, Dean of Admissions Jim Bock ‘90 says that Swarthmore plans to retain its own system. On Oct. 25, Student C…

Chalkings elicit unprecedented response

The words “come out come out wherever you are” border the top of one set of steps on Magill Walk. Outside of Tarble, one artist reminds passersby that “closets are for clothes.” As evidenced by chalk …

Philly band The Brakes booked as Large Scale Event opener

In preparation for the Large Scale Event this November, the LSE Committee has chosen local Philly band The Brakes as an opener for the New Pornographers.

Formed in 2001, The Brakes have practically ac…

Housing changes to affect Lodges and ML basement

While the plans for the construction of a new dorm are under way, housing coordinators are already predicting that this change will cause a radical shift in other housing spaces beginning in the fall …

Upper Tarble a wet space for Halloween

Student Council and the Social Affairs Committee made the definitive decision on Tuesday that Swarthmore’s annual Halloween Party would take place in Upper Tarble. The administration has made the unpr…

Alum wins Nobel Prize for physics

Last Tuesday, Swarthmore alumnus John C. Mather ’68 was awarded the 2006 Nobel Prize for Physics, along with George F. Smoot of the University of California at Berkeley. According to Nobelprize.org, t…

ITS announces expanded wireless network coverage on campus

Information Technology Services has recently made alterations to the wireless configuration on campus so that even more buildings will be covered.

Among the areas affected are Beardsley, Ben West, Clo…

FAA noise pollution data may be misleading

For candidates in the midterm elections this upcoming November, the effects of the Federal Aviation Administration’s proposals to modify flight patterns in Delaware County are a prominent concern. Rec…

Public Safety Awareness Bulletin issued after attempted robbery in field house

Last Sunday evening, two intruders entered the College’s field house and attempted to steal a computer that is located in the entryway of the building. As of now, beyond a basic physical description, …

Air traffic control changes to increase noise pollution

Since November 2004, the Federal Aviation Administration has been pushing for changes in air traffic patterns that would result in a drastic escalation in noise pollution for Swarthmore College and th…

New Pornographers to be Large Scale Event

After extensive planning over last summer, the Large Scale Event Committee has secured The New Pornographers for this fall’s show. The concert will take place in Lang Performing Arts Center on Nov. 10…

ML dormitory declines to host annual Halloween party

After consultation with the administration and extensive research on the part of Mary Lyons RAs, ML has decided not to host the traditional campus-wide Halloween party this year. The event, renowned f…

Candlelight vigil marks ongoing violence in Sudan

Last Thursday night, Swarthmore Sudan kicked off the semester with a candlelight vigil on Magill Walk. For this organization, an activist group on campus that specializes in endeavoring to stem the on…

Students persist in Katrina relief effort

Nick Forrest ’08 headed down to the Ninth Quarter of New Orleans this summer with the intent of working with the Katrina Relief program for a brief two or three weeks. His plans for volunteering event…

Free Culture summit unites movement

Correction Appended

While last week saw the arrival and departure of hundreds of prospective students as part of Ride the Tide, the first annual Free Culture summit also contributed to the hubbub.

Fou…

College workers disagree on need for union

Students and staff have continued to express a wide array of opinions regarding the possibility of establishing a union for Environmental and Dining Service workers.

While some students continue to lo…

Ride the Tide events expected to attract new students

Correction Appended

In preparation for Swarthmore’s upcoming Ride the Tide program set for April 20 and 21, group organizers and admissions representatives alike are cooperating to ensure that prospec…