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Political Science Department Adopts Grade Policy for Introductory Courses

A new policy in the political science department aims to combat grade inflation

March 26, 2026

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Date Drop Helps Swatties Come Together

Another matchmaking mechanism takes the campus by storm.

March 5, 2026

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Swarthmore Accepts 231 Early Decision Applicants

Admissions Office releases information on early decision acceptances to the class of 2030.

February 26, 2026

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Title IX Office Broaches Trans Rights on Campus, Perceived Shortcomings at SGO Town Hall

Leaders from the Title IX Office, the GSC, and Student Health and Wellness addressed student questions and discussed controversial issues on campus surrounding Title IX.

February 12, 2026

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Colin Quinn Promoted to Executive Director of Public Safety

Stewart '27 reports on Public Safety's new Executive Director and shares more about what his tenure may bring.

February 5, 2026

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Jennifer Chipman Bloom on Ballet Technique and the Liberal Arts

Jennifer Chipman Bloom is a Pittsburgh, PA, native, former professional ballet dancer, and associate in dance performance at Swarthmore. As a young girl, she watched Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre (PBT) perform “The Nutcracker.” By the end of the performance, Chipman Bloom knew she

October 30, 2025

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Public Safety Emphasizes Approachability, Attempts to Stray from a “Security-Like Stance”

The Phoenix reports on changes made to the Department of Public Safety for the '25-26 school year.

September 25, 2025

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Resident Peer Leader Hiring Cycle Sees Surge in Applications

As the spring semester comes to a close, many students and administrators are well into preparations for the 2025-2026 school year. The housing lottery has finished, students have completed pre-registration for classes, and many open campus jobs, including Resident Peer Leaders (RPLs),

April 24, 2025

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SPAA Organizes Swarthmore’s Fourth Annual Cherry Blossom Festival

On Saturday, April 12, the Swarthmore Pan-Asian Association (SPAA) hosted its fourth annual Cherry Blossom Festival in Upper Tarble. The event, which featured Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) -identifying dancers, singers, poets, and themed crafts, was completely student-organized by SPAA and its

April 17, 2025

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Neuroscientist Dr. Carl Hart on Dismantling Drug and Drug Policy Misconceptions

Dr. Carl Hart, an acclaimed researcher of neuropsychopharmacology and behavioral neuroscience, gave a lecture titled “Drug Use for Grown Ups: Where Science and Policy Intersect” on Wednesday, March 19. Hart, the Mamie Phipps Clark Professor of Psychology at Columbia University, said he

March 27, 2025

Ellen Stewart

Political Science Department Adopts Grade Policy for Introductory Courses

Date Drop Helps Swatties Come Together

Swarthmore Accepts 231 Early Decision Applicants

Title IX Office Broaches Trans Rights on Campus, Perceived Shortcomings at SGO Town Hall

Colin Quinn Promoted to Executive Director of Public Safety

Jennifer Chipman Bloom on Ballet Technique and the Liberal Arts

Public Safety Emphasizes Approachability, Attempts to Stray from a “Security-Like Stance”

Resident Peer Leader Hiring Cycle Sees Surge in Applications

SPAA Organizes Swarthmore’s Fourth Annual Cherry Blossom Festival

Neuroscientist Dr. Carl Hart on Dismantling Drug and Drug Policy Misconceptions

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