News Orientation Week 2010 by Jiuxing June Xie September 3, 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. Phineas the Phoenix crashes the Taste of Philly social event on the first day of orientation. Photo by Jiuxing June Xie. Freshmen enjoy the blacklight party, sponsored by the volleyball team. Photo by Ellen Sanchez. CAs show off their tie-die shirts in the blacklight. Photo by Ellen Sanchez. New students with their candles at First Collection. Photo by Jiuxing June Xie. Campus Advisors at First Collection. Photo by Jiuxing June Xie. The annual Scott Arboretum plant giveaway. Photo by Jiuxing June Xie. The Alumni Relations office gives ice cream and water bottles to new students. Photo by Ellen Sanchez. Deputy Dean Dean Durgen searches for the admissions mistake in the orientation play. Photo by Jiuxing June Xie. Freshmen experience their first Swarthmore party under the supervision of their combination Resident Assistant / Party Associate. Photo by Jiuxing June Xie. Yoga on Friday morning in Bond Hall. Photo by Jiuxing June Xie. CAs lead new students on the Trust Walk. Photo by Jiuxing June Xie. Improv comedy group Vertigo-go performs during orientation. Photo by Jiuxing June Xie. The Mariachi Band performs during the Activities Fair. Photo by Jiuxing June Xie. EarthLust's table at the Activities Fair. Photo by Jiuxing June Xie. Daniel Chung '10 sings with Essence of Soul in the bell tower. Photo by Jiuxing June Xie. Share this:FacebookX Share this Facebook Messenger Twitter Pinterest Linkedin Whatsapp Reddit Email Jiuxing June Xie