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Staff Editorial: Sauron, Death Eaters Must Put Aside Differences to Stop Nation from Tumbling Over Fiscal Cliff

The 2012 campaign season is barely over, and the Dark Lord Sauron has narrowly won reelection as President of the League of Evil, but already the nation faces a new high-stakes political showdown. A majority of muggles believe the so-called “fiscal cliff”

November 29, 2012

Opinion

In Wake of Amherst Scandal, Swarthmore Must Ensure That It Treats Sexual Assault With Due Gravity

The recent revelation by Angie Epifano, a former student of Amherst College, that her school’s administration reacted in a way that was grossly out of line when she reported her sexual assault to school authorities, has stirred shock and strong emotion across

November 15, 2012

Opinion

Recommendations for the Reelected Administration

The 2012 election is over, and President Obama is the decisive victor after winning most of the battleground states by narrow but clear margins. After a lengthy reelection battle, voters have given the President the go-ahead to continue leading the country for

November 8, 2012

Opinion

Admin, Sharples Deserve Praise for Efficient Response to Sandy

Swarthmore College has done an excellent job of keeping students informed of the situation with regard to Hurricane Sandy. A total of 18 emails were sent to students before, during, and after the hurricane, which kept students informed as to the situation

November 1, 2012

Opinion

2012 Senate Race Fields Many Centrist Candidates: Can They Unpolarize Washington?

Candidate Todd Akin of Missouri has drawn fire for his extreme views on social issues. In the Indiana primary, Tea Party insurgent Richard Mourdock felled a longtime incumbent famed for bipartisanship. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York, once a moderate Democrat in the

October 25, 2012

Opinion

For Educational Policy Representative: Rachel Stein ’15

Thank you for reading this. My name is Rachel Stein, and I am hoping that you will grant me the privilege of being your Educational Policy Representative. I am a sophomore from suburban Chicago. But far more importantly to you, if elected,

October 11, 2012

Opinion

For Educational Policy Representative: Ben Goloff ’15

Thank you for considering my candidacy for Educational Policy Representative! A few quick words about me: I’m a sophomore from New York City and a prospective Biology/Environmental Studies major. I’m a co-facilitator of Earthlust, and I love playing the violin in Swat’s

October 11, 2012

Opinion

As State Funding Falls, Tuition Soars

Government Should Prioritize Slowing the Rise of the Cost of Education In the first presidential debate of the general election cycle, the candidates’ discussion of the American education system was a welcome departure from the usual haggling over the best way to

October 11, 2012

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Chatting with CoCo: Chris Green on Fashion

In our first video installment of Swat Style Snapshot, The Phoenix’s anchorwoman Courtney Dickens, aka CoCo, chats with junior Chris Green about his background and fashion choices.

October 4, 2012

Opinion

Secret Statements: When Public Figures Say Things They Don’t Want Overheard, It’s Not Always What It Sounds Like

In the age of technology, public figures — politicians, celebrities and others — find it hard to escape the constant storm of media around them. Anything they say in public will be recorded, distributed and heavily scrutinized. And as we have seen

October 3, 2012

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Staff Editorial: Sauron, Death Eaters Must Put Aside Differences to Stop Nation from Tumbling Over Fiscal Cliff

In Wake of Amherst Scandal, Swarthmore Must Ensure That It Treats Sexual Assault With Due Gravity

Recommendations for the Reelected Administration

Admin, Sharples Deserve Praise for Efficient Response to Sandy

2012 Senate Race Fields Many Centrist Candidates: Can They Unpolarize Washington?

For Educational Policy Representative: Rachel Stein ’15

For Educational Policy Representative: Ben Goloff ’15

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Secret Statements: When Public Figures Say Things They Don’t Want Overheard, It’s Not Always What It Sounds Like

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