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Weekly Column: Swat Says

In this edition of Swat Says, students share their favorite dining hall meal, reveal the craziest thing they've heard from a professor in class, and discuss the buildings with the worst vibes on campus.
October 2, 2025
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Weekly Column: Swat Says

In this edition of Swat Says, students reveal the most iconic professors on campus, discuss the best class they've taken at Swarthmore, and attempt to define the mysterious role of college Provost.
September 25, 2025
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Weekly Column: Swat Says

In this edition of Swat Says, students reflect on their summer excursions, react to the recent drama surrounding SEPTA cuts, and share bizarre stories about former teachers.
September 18, 2025

AAUP Hosts Academic Freedom Teach-In

On April 17, 2025, the Swarthmore chapter of the Association of American University Professors (AAUP) participated in the National Day of Action for Higher Ed, which included live-streamed lectures and a teach-in event on academic freedom. The teach-in was led by Farha
April 24, 2025

Swarthmore at a Crossroads: A Pattern of Hypocrisy

There is no debate that Swarthmore regards itself as a highly progressive and socially responsible institution. Efforts toward cultivating a diverse body of students and faculty, carbon neutrality, and equal opportunity for current students and alumni are all high on the list
February 27, 2025
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The True Cost of AI

It is not difficult for any high school or college student these days to rattle off a dozen reasons that they have been told to avoid using ChatGPT or artificial intelligence (AI) for their schoolwork. These reasons are not arbitrary: concerns about
October 24, 2024
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