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New Diversity Peer Advisor program to begin in fall
Next year, eight Diversity Peer Advisors will be assigned to certain dorms on campus in a pilot program coordinated by Karina Beras and Heather Loring-Albright, the college’s residential community coordinators. Three DPAs will be assigned to Willets’ first-year floors, two to ML’s
Faculty vote in favor of fresh divestment proposal
During a faculty meeting held on Friday, April 17, faculty members at the college voted decisively in support of a proposal calling for the college to divest from all primary holdings in fossil fuel companies. The vote — the results of which
Debate team brings home hardware from nationals
The Peaslee Debate Society completed one of its most successful seasons in recent history with impressive results at the American Parliamentary Debate Association Nationals. The tournament, which was held at the College of New Jersey on April 17-19, saw 85 varsity pairs
Mountain Justice sit-in wraps as national escalation and coverage mount
Over the course of the past month, Swarthmore Mountain Justice has increased its visibility in the national spotlight by intensifying its push for the Board of Managers to divest the endowment from fossil fuels through ramped up on-campus demonstrations. The escalation began
SGO election draws record number of students
A record number of students voted in last week’s Student Government Organization election. With over 713 votes, the student body ratified a new constitution and elected an entirely new executive board for the 2015-16 academic year. The constitution solidified changes in the
Davis to retire after legendary four decade career
Sue Davis, head coach of the men’s and women’s swim teams, announced her retirement on Tuesday. Davis has coached the women’s team since 1974 and the men’s since 1983. Under her guidance, the swim program has consistently developed excellent student-athletes, including 101
Members must have deep love for college, Board says
In light of the increased mobilization of Swarthmore Mountain Justice, study breaks with Dean of Students Liz Braun earlier this year in Parrish Parlors, and the selection of Valerie Smith as the college’s 15th president, the Board of Managers has become more
For first time in decades, no Genderfuck event this year
For the first time in nearly 30 years, Genderfuck will not be hosted on campus this year. The party, which has a rich history and has consistently been one of the best-attended events of the school year, has been controversial since its
Event aims to support survivors through community engagement
This Sunday, a candlelight vigil, organized by the Title IX Office and members of the student body, will be held for sexual violence survivors and allies to share stories and reflections on the healing process. Nina Harris, the college’s violence prevention educator,
Students living off-campus can save thousands a year
Students who live off campus can save thousands of dollars in living expenses each year by avoiding the college’s room and board fees. Though only a handful of students choose to live off campus — according to the college’s website, around 94