Laura Wagner

Laura '20 is from Dover, Delaware. She is in the honors program studying political science and economics. Outside of the classroom and the newsroom, her interests include running, politics, and really good books.

The Swatter: October 8 – October 15

Investigation of Person(s) Date: Monday, October 8, 2018 Time: 10:06 AM Location: Parrish Hall Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the report of an unknown individual in Parrish. The individual was identifìed and left campus without incident. Status: Closed Medical Response Date: Monday,
October 15, 2018

The Swatter: October 1 – October 8

Theft/Interior/Buildings Date: Monday, October 1, 2018 Time: 11:40 AM Location: Parrish Hall Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the report of a missing laptop charger from Parrish Hall. The value of the charger is $50. Matter under investigation. Status: Investigation Investigation of Condition(s)
October 8, 2018

The Swatter: September 24 – October 1

Harassment-Comm/Repeated Sexual Harassment Date: Tuesday, September 25, 2018 Time: 1:44 PM Location: Swarthmore College Campus Synopsis: Public Safety received a report that a Swarthmore student has sent an offensive text to an unknown individual. Matter referred to Title IX Office. Status: Title IX Referral
October 1, 2018

Pat Osowski, Beloved Sharples Employee, Leaves College

Pat Osowski, a former Sharples employee beloved by many students, no longer works for the college. Osowski stated that she was terminated by Sharples management over the summer. The college’s Human Resources Department declined to comment due to the confidential nature of
September 27, 2018

The Swatter: September 17, 2018 – September 24, 2018

GARNET Notification Test Date: Monday, September 17, 2018 Time: 5:30 PM Location: Swarthmore College Campus Synopsis: The Public Safety Department conducted a test of the Swarthmore College GARNET System. Status: Closed Theft/Interior/Buildings Date: Monday, September 17, 2018 Time: 5:00 PM Location: Wharton
September 24, 2018

Local Sheet Metal Workers’ Union Pickets at BEP Site

On August 27th, Sheet Metal Workers Local Union 19 held a protest outside of the Biology, Engineering, and Psychology building construction site. A statement the union posted on their Facebook page cites Swarthmore’s decision to hire Quality Heating and Air Conditioning, a
September 20, 2018

The Swatter: September 10 – September 17

Disturbance Dating Violence Date: Wednesday, September 12, 2018 Time: 12:52 AM Location: Merz Residence Hall Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the report of a disturbance between two Swarthmore students in Mertz Residence Hall. The students were identified. Matter referred to the Dean’s
September 17, 2018

Interim Dean of Students Jim Terhune Hired

On Aug. 30, The Phoenix’s senior editorial board sat down with Interim Dean of Students Jim Terhune. Terhune took on this role on July 30, just under a month before incoming first-years arrived on campus for orientation. The position of dean of
September 13, 2018

The Swatter: September 3 – September 10

Bias Incident Date: Monday, September 3, 2018 Time: 8:30 AM Location: Worth Residence Hall Synopsis: Information received pertaining to the report of an image that was posted on the room door of a resident student. Matter referred to the Bias Response Team
September 10, 2018

If Jesus went to Swarthmore

After reading the exposé about the treatment of LGBT Swatties in Swarthmore Christian Fellowship, I was appalled but not shocked. I went to a few of their events in my first year but stopped going due to a combination of schedule conflicts
December 7, 2017

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