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A Look Inside Swarthmore’s 350+ Camera Surveillance Network
A map of the 350+ accessible CCTV cameras on campus and an investigation into who decides to install them, how they're used, and how Swarthmore's transparency compares to other schools.
Over 400% Increase in Alcohol Referrals from 2023 to 2024, Latest Report Shows
Swarthmore College saw a significant surge in reported liquor law violations last year, which, according to the Associate Director of Student Wellness, was not caused by increased student drinking.
Students Charged for Distributing Allegedly ‘Violent’ Zines on Campus
The college sent letters to eight students for distributing a protest zine, alleging that the zines incited violence and informing them of possible disciplinary charges.
Longtime Dining Staff Member Severely Injured, Hospitalized After Dishwasher Accident
The Phoenix reports on a devastating incident in which a Dining and Community Commons industrial dishwasher left a worker that was attending to it hospitalized with severe injuries.
Swarthmore Inn Vandalized in Protest of Board of Managers
"Board of Butchers" was spray-painted last week in protest of the Board of Managers' meeting. The college responds and a dining staff member describes the repercussions.
Protestors Arrested in May Encampment Scheduled for Spring Trial
The nine protestors arrested in the Trotter Lawn encampment are held for court on trespassing charges
Student-Athletes Required to Sign New NCAA Transgender Policy
Student-athletes are required to sign a new NCAA transgender policy form.
Crumb Cafe Now Supervised by Dining Services
Crumb Cafe is now supervised by Swarthmore Dining instead of OSE.
Uncertainty for RA Unions, Collective Bargaining under the Trump Administration
OPEIU representative Nick Galipeau speaks on the current state of workers' rights and the future of RA unions.