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Tasha Lewis '12 and Jes Downing '12 reveal their Dark Marks
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Student Spearheads Bone Marrow Drive

Over 12,000 patients in the U.S. are diagnosed with life-threatening diseases, like leukemia and lymphoma according to the National Marrow Donor Program. For many, a marrow transplant is the best or only option. Of these patients, approximately 70% cannot find a donor
April 25, 2013
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Tuition Cost To Rise By Over $2,000

It’s no secret that college tuition is high. In the 2012-2013 calendar year, full tuition at the college, including room and board, reached $55,750, but $57,850 has now been determined for the 2013-2014 year. Full costs have increased annually by about 4.4
April 11, 2013
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Mary Lyons Basement To Undergo Renovations

Next year, the college hopes to increase the incoming freshmen class size from this year’s 379 to approximately 391. As gradual expansion occurs, members of the administration are seeking to capitalize on any available dorm space that could provide extra housing. As
April 4, 2013
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Genderfuck Re-examined

Every spring, the college hosts a party known for its prominent and eye-popping title: Genderfuck. The term “genderfuck” refers to the deliberate effort to play with traditional notions of gender identity, which assume that one’s identity, role and orientation are determined by
March 28, 2013
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Honorary Degree Recipients Announced

At the college’s 140th commencement, approximately 350 current students will receive diplomas. But undergraduates won’t be the only ones receiving degrees. At the ceremony, President Chopp will present honorary degrees to three others: entrepreneur and humanitarian, Tralance Addy, novelist and social activist
March 7, 2013
Brice Jordan '12 and his partner watch their footwork
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Allergic to Swarthmore?

Students who suffer from food allergies may have found their newest, and most surprising ally in the form of the United States Justice Department. On December 20th of last year, the Department announced an agreement with Lesley University in Cambridge, Mass., ensuring
February 28, 2013
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Chopp Sponsors Student Protest of Keystone XL Pipeline

“Crippling drought. Devastating wildfires. Superstorm Sandy. Climate has come home — and the American people get it.” These words are the slogan of the “Forward on Climate” rally scheduled for Feb. 17.The protest stands in opposition to the proposed Tar Sands Pipeline
February 7, 2013
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Newly Named Lang Scholars Discuss Projects

Each year, the Eugene Lang Opportunity Scholarship program provides finances for up to six sophomore students to establish social action projects that foster change or aid communities in the United States and abroad. Criteria include academic and extracurricular achievement, as well as
January 24, 2013
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