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The Sonic Liberation Front, a Philly-based band that describes themselves as a combination of free jazz, Afro-Cuban Yoruba roots, and electronica, opened the night. Photos by Jiuxung June Xie.Their music featured a repeating groove from the bass and percussion, with freer improvisation on top by the other instruments.Although the eclectic founder of the band died in 1993, his Arkestra -- which ranged greatly in musical style but is best known for its more experimental jazz numbers -- has continued. Since 1995, the Arkestra has continued under the leadership of saxophonist Marshall Allen, a World War II veteran who recently celebrated his 85th birthday. Despite the change of pace from more typical shows, Olde Club enjoyed a full crowd until the end of the show, three hours later.
Nine protesters, including one Swarthmore student and one student on an extended leave of absence, were arrested last Saturday, May 3, ending the four-day Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) encampment on Trotter Lawn. The seven others arrested were unaffiliated with the
The pro-Palestinian encampment constructed on Trotter Lawn on April 30 by Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and demolished May 3, 2025, bears many similarities to the encampment the group constructed Spring 2024. However, one of the most striking differences between the
As the encampment continued at Swarthmore College, faculty-admin communication on next steps was minimal, with many faculty sharing that there was no communication other than President Smith’s messages to the entire campus. On Friday afternoon, more than 48 hours after the tents