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.
Fire Alarm
Date: Monday, October 14
Time: 12:01 a.m.-11:59 p.m.
Location: Swarthmore College Campus
Synopsis: A male resident student reported offensive singing/chanting by an athletics team in the Worth Courtyard. Matter under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Fire Alarm
Date: Monday, October 14
Time: 8:43-8:54 p.m.
Location: Wharton Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a fire alarm within Wharton Residence Hall. The building was evacuated. The alarm was activated due to burnt food. The alarm was reset.
Status: Cleared
Investigation Person(s)
Date: Wednesday, October 16
Time: 1:48-2:09 a.m.
Location: Palmer Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety and Swarthmore Police Department responded to Palmer Residence Hall for a report of an unknown individual. The individual was identified and escorted off campus.
Status: Cleared
Fire Alarm
Date: Thursday, October 17
Time: 9:33-9:44 a.m.
Location: Benjamin West House
Synopsis: Facilities responded to a fire alarm within the Benjamin West House. All occupants evacuated. There was no sign of smoke or fire. It was determined that the alarm was caused by steam generated in the basement.
Status: Cleared
Fire Alarm/Suspicious Odor
Date: Friday, October 18
Time: 4:50-4:54 p.m.
Location: Worth Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a fire alarm within Worth Residence Hall. There was no sign of smoke or fire. The alarm was not sounding upon arrival. A strong odor of marijuana was detected. Facilities was notified.
Status: Dean’s Referral
