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Tom Ramsey: From “Guy’s Grocery Games” Contestant to Swarthmore’s New Executive Chef

Swarthmore Dining underwent significant changes since the start of the academic year — most notably, the transition from Sharples Dining Hall to the Dining and Community Commons in October 2022. Dining Services has also added new members to its team, including Executive

February 9, 2023

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Art Department Pivots Towards 3D Design After Retirement of Ceramics Professor

This Fall, the art department experienced a directional shift following the retirement of Professor of Art Syd Carpenter. Carpenter’s area of expertise was in ceramics, and because of her retirement, the department is no longer offering ceramics courses and is instead looking

December 1, 2022

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Where There’s Smoke There’s A Fire (Moose): The Story Behind the Fire Moose

The Swarthmore Fire Department’s siren, known colloquially by Swarthmore students as the fire moose because of its blaring horn sounding like a moose call, is somewhat of a Swarthmore legend. The siren is part of Swat’s campus, as students hear it go

November 3, 2022

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Lanternflies: Swarthmore College’s Colorful Invaders

This fall, spotted lanternflies have been seen all around campus. These colorful bugs are an ever-growing problem, both on Swarthmore’s campus and in the country. These invasive pests are putting undue strain on native plant species and even forcing some vineyards to

September 29, 2022

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Tom Ramsey: From “Guy’s Grocery Games” Contestant to Swarthmore’s New Executive Chef

Art Department Pivots Towards 3D Design After Retirement of Ceramics Professor

Where There’s Smoke There’s A Fire (Moose): The Story Behind the Fire Moose

Lanternflies: Swarthmore College’s Colorful Invaders

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