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Professor of History Bruce Dorsey on His Book, Teaching Experiences at Swarthmore, and Advice for Students

Professor of History and History Department Chair Bruce Dorsey specializes in early American history, ranging from Europeans’ first contact with the Americas through the Civil War. His area of expertise covers the ways in which American culture, politics, religion, and sexuality interact,

March 23, 2023

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Men’s Basketball Triumphs Over Nichols in Final-Second Comeback, Heads Into Final Four

Swarthmore students, fans, and alumni stormed Tarble Pavilion on Saturday, March 11 after Swarthmore men’s basketball secured a last-minute victory over Nichols College. The Garnet beat the Bison with a final score of 78-77 in the last eight seconds of the game

March 16, 2023

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College Moves Commencement to Parrish Lawn Amid Geothermal Drilling

On Wednesday, Feb. 22, President Valerie Smith announced in an email to students, faculty, and staff members that Commencement will take place on Parrish Lawn in front of Clothier Memorial Hall and Parrish Hall. While Commencement has historically taken place in the

February 23, 2023

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DelCo Democrats, Elected Leaders Celebrate Wins at Swarthmore Watch Party

On Tuesday, Nov. 8, at 8 p.m., the Delaware County Democrats hosted an election night watch party at the Swarthmore Inn. Swarthmore’s local Democratic delegation, including Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon, Pennsylvania State Senator Tim Kearney, and Pennsylvania House Representatives Jennifer O’Mara and

November 10, 2022

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SBC Announces Budget Reallocation Plans Amid High Projected Deficit

On Friday, Oct. 21, the Student Budgeting Committee (SBC) Board sent an email informing the Swarthmore community that the amount of money they have currently allocated to student clubs and organizations for the 2022-2023 academic year would put SBC into a deficit

October 27, 2022

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Melissa Murray Discusses Crisis of Legitimacy in the Supreme Court at Annual Constitution Day Talk

On Monday, Sept. 19 at 7 p.m., students, faculty, and guests gathered in Kohlberg Hall’s Scheuer Room for a conversation about the Supreme Court and the U.S. Constitution with Frederick I. and Grace Stokes Professor of Law at NYU School of Law

September 22, 2022

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General Election 2022: What are the Stakes?

Although the Pennsylvania general election does not take place until Nov. 8, committed Swarthmore students and on-campus organizations such as Swarthmore Democrats and the non-partisan voting group SwatVotes, have begun mobilizing their efforts towards voter registration and increasing voter turnout. According to

September 15, 2022

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Campus Recreational Group Skates into Crumb Cafe

On Wednesday, April 20, SwatSkates and Crumb Cafe will be collaborating to deliver students’ food. The event will be a twist on ’50s skating diners, but rather than honor the old-timey carhops, it will celebrate the skate culture that originated on the

April 14, 2022

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Effective Altruism: Solving Global Dilemmas One Step at a Time

Suppose you are confronted with three equally complex and important problems, but you can only solve one. To solve this dilemma, one must ask which of the three problems is of utmost importance and how that problem must be solved. This, Effective

April 7, 2022

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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

Lauren Mermelstein

Professor of History Bruce Dorsey on His Book, Teaching Experiences at Swarthmore, and Advice for Students

Men’s Basketball Triumphs Over Nichols in Final-Second Comeback, Heads Into Final Four

College Moves Commencement to Parrish Lawn Amid Geothermal Drilling

DelCo Democrats, Elected Leaders Celebrate Wins at Swarthmore Watch Party

SBC Announces Budget Reallocation Plans Amid High Projected Deficit

Melissa Murray Discusses Crisis of Legitimacy in the Supreme Court at Annual Constitution Day Talk

General Election 2022: What are the Stakes?

Campus Recreational Group Skates into Crumb Cafe

After Fall Cancelation, Swat Formal Returns

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