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Thursday, February 9, 2012



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Genderfuck likely to return this year despite rumors to the contrary

If, as seems likely, there is a Genderfuck this year, attendees may come across guys in dresses and girls in less — but they will also encounter teeto…


Swattie Bodies exhibits pride for all shapes and sizes

In the past couple of weeks, a mysterious group of Swarthmore students have taken it upon themselves to create a new space for members of the college …


TEDx to showcase Swatties’ ‘Ideas Worth Spreading’

For the first time in the college’s history, Swarthmore will be hosting its own TEDx event on campus on March 31.

TED, which stands for Technology E…

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Childish Gambino chosen to perform at LSE

Published February 9, 2012

After weeks of speculation, Childish Gambino has officially been declared the headline performer for the Large-Scale Event (LSE) for the spring semester. The performance will take place on April 27, a…


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Faculty Lecture: Farha Ghannam

Professor Ghannam of the Sociology and Anthropology Department will be lecturing on masculinity and its relations…


Bryn Mawr student publicly announces undocumented status

When an activist friend invited Jessica Hyejin Lee to lobby for the DREAM Act in the U.S. Capitol Building, Lee hesitated — she was scared. As an undo…


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The Bathtub Debates: Vollmer vs. Tierney vs. Marissen

Are you a sophomore looking for a major? The Peaslee Debate Society in collaboration with …


Clauss to lead record capital campaign upon arrival at Swat

Karl Clauss’s forthcoming entrance as Vice President of Development and Alumni Relations coincides with the start of a particularly exciting time for …


Prescod-Caeser details her hopes for Strategic Planning

Pamela Prescod-Caesar will become Swarthmore’s new vice president for human resources on Feb. 15, replacing Melanie Young. She will be vital in ensuri…


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Faculty Lecture: Bob Rehak (Film & Media Studies)

Assistant Professor Bob Rehak of the Film & Media Studies Department will be giving a talk …


Clauss named VP of alumni relations

President Rebecca Chopp announced on Dec. 20 the appointment of former Colgate University colleague Karl Clauss to the position of Vice President for …