February 2009 - Page 2

Class of 2013 Starts to Take Shape

Late last week, admission letters went out to dozens of high school seniors who will join the Swarthmore class of 2013. Together with the Early Decision I group, they total around 165 students. The Daily Gazette spoke to a few members of
February 20, 2009

Screw Blues

It's that time of year. Love and awkwardness are in the air. No, not Valentine's Day, Screw! This week's column is dedicated to all of those nervous nellies out there. Get my advice here so you don't end up totally screwed (and
February 19, 2009

Police Blotter

Reporting thefts, drug abuse, and tire slashing from around Swarthmore.
February 18, 2009

Three Cases of Meningitis-like Infection Cause Scare

The three students who were hospitalized for meningococcal infections at UPenn last week are now recovering, and the condition of two other students hospitalized with flu-like symptoms is not serious, University officials said yesterday.
February 17, 2009

An Admission to Women

Our school clearly discriminates against one major demography in admission to Swarthmore. "Which demography?" you cry out. "Which minority has received the harsh penalty of a world still rife with bigotry and prejudice, the insidious influence of which pervades even the safe
February 16, 2009

Paper Towels Clog Trotter Pipes

From Wednesday to Friday of last week, the Trotter bathrooms were shut down because of a blocked sewer line, costing the college thousands in maintenance. The culprit? Paper towels that should never have been flushed.
February 16, 2009

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