March 2022 - Page 2

College Hosts Inaugural Writers’ Week

Community members can attend virtual readings from a diverse range of authors as part of a week-long series celebrating creative writing. The event, funded through a partnership between the English Department, Cooper Foundation, and the Lang Center, is being spearheaded by Associate
March 24, 2022

The Last Duel: A Modern Classic with an Ancient Lens

CW: Sexual Assault “The Last Duel” premiered on Sept. 10, 2021, showcasing its Akira Kurosawa-esque tale of the historic last judicial trial by duel in 1386 France. The story leads the audience through an interpretation of the events of the time, showing
March 24, 2022

C4 Students Protest Covanta Incinerator in Media

The country’s largest trash incinerator is only four miles away from Swarthmore. On March 16, Chester City residents and students in the area protested its presence once again due to health and environmental concerns. Recently, the City of Chester renewed its contract
March 24, 2022

After Fall Cancelation, Swat Formal Returns

Swarthmore students will be returning to the dance floor for the SGO Spring Formal, otherwise called Swat Prom, on Saturday, March 26, at 10 p.m. The decision to bring back the formal comes amid a loosening of COVID-19 restrictions, now allowing alcohol-registered
March 24, 2022

Athlete of the Week: Charley Force ’24

Charley Force, a sophomore from Jacksonville, FL, competes on the Swarthmore men’s tennis team. Force earned victories in first singles and second doubles this past weekend in a matchup against Centre College on March 19. Force also won first singles and second
March 24, 2022

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