Ride the Tide, Gamelan, Housing, And More

April 23, 2010

Editor’s note: This article was initially published in The Daily Gazette, Swarthmore’s online, daily newspaper founded in Fall 1996. As of Fall 2018, the DG has merged with The Phoenix. See the about page to read more about the DG.

Psi Phi members attack students and specs at the Activities Fair during Ride the Tide. Photo by Jiuxing June Xie.
Comedian Hari Kondabolu performing in Sci 101. Photo by Ellen Sanchez.
Students talk about housing and try to find roommates at a housing parlor party. Photo by Brendan Work.
The Ville hosted its annual Fun Fair last Sunday. Photo by Brendan Work.
Gamelan Semara Santi performed music and dance from Bali on campus. Photo by Jiuxing June Xie.
Rising seniors look at available Wharton rooms at their housing lottery last Sunday. Photo by Jiuxing June Xie.
A student enjoys a Parlor Party hosted by SwatCambodia. Photo by Jiuxing June Xie.
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