The Swatter: August 14 - August 20

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, August 14
Time: 11:42 AM
Location Wharton Residence Hall
Synopsis:Public Safety, EVS, and Facilities responded to a fire alarm within Wharton Residence Hall. There was no smoke or fire. It was determined that the alarm was activated due to construction.
Status: Closed

Investigation
Date: Thursday, August 17
Time: 3:32 PM
Location: Clothier Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety received an email reporting a cartoon with possible hate speech that was posted on a column near Eddie Maes in the Clothier. The matter is under investigation.
Status: Investigation

Investigation
Date: Sunday, August 20
Time: 4:01 PM
Location: Cedar Lane
Synopsis: Swarthmore police Department advised Public Safety about the theft of property from a nearby residence. Matter under investigation.
Status: Law Enforcement Referral.

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