A Capella, Taliban Hostages, Clowns, and More

March 21, 2011

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.

Mixed Company welcomes students back from break in Alice Paul Lounge. Photo by Jiuxing June Xie.
Photo by Jiuxing June Xie.
MoCo was joined by the Williams Octet from Williams College. Photo by Jiuxing June Xie.
The two have co-authored a book titled _A Rope and a Prayer_ on the subject. Photo by Jiuxing June Xie.
Sixteen Feet at their semesterly Toe Jam concert in Lang. Photo by Jiuxing June Xie.
Photo by Jiuxing June Xie.
Spoken word group OASIS hosted an open-mic event in Kohlberg. Photo by Jiuxing June Xie.
The event marked the beginning of the first annual Poetry Week. Photo by Jiuxing June Xie.
Comedy magazine Spike held a birthday party (featuring a clown) to celebrate the release of their new issue, Spike Kidz. Photo by Jiuxing June Xie.
Earthlust students take over Sharples Dining Hall as part of GreenMarch. Photo by Jiuxing June Xie.
A mid-day discussion in the Black Cultural Center was held about the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee's (SNCC) groundbreaking grassroots organizing during the Civil Rights Movement. Photo by Jiuxing June Xie.
Photo by Jiuxing June Xie.
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