In Defense of Hobbs
Kush Kaur '29 reflects on experience at Hobbs Cafe.
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Students, local residents petition to keep rail line open
The wide-spread popularity of Sara Morell’s ‘15 petition objecting to the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority’s (SEPTA) proposed 2015 suspension of the Media/Elwyn regional rail line has exceeded all of her expectations. The petition, which was originally designed as a means for students
Free speech group criticizes school, administration responds
Many students cheered the college administration’s decision to impose sanctions on Phi Psi after a photo of the fraternity’s bid invitations, which was set on a background of images of naked and near-naked women, surfaced on campus. The Foundation for Individual Rights
Jackson Katz teaches workshops, gives lecture on sexual misconduct
With the pervasiveness of discussion about sexual misconduct on campus during the past few semesters, much of the conversation has focused on victims and perpetrators. Few people, however, have focused on the bystanders in these situations. In his visit to campus on
Students discover confidential files in Parrish basement
Students checking on their belongings in Parrish basement storage last week made a surprising discovery: piles of open and sealed boxes containing various school files and records, many of which contain sensitive information about former and some current students. It is unclear
Chopp announces Community Development Fund
On Friday October 11, the Dean’s Office sent out an email to the student body introducing the establishment of the Community Development Fund (CDF), a reserve of $150,000 to be spent evenly over the next three years on 15 student projects. The
In spite of malfunctions, college will not postpone Common Application due date
Recently, the Common Application has been malfunctioning, causing many schools to extend application deadlines. As of now, however, the Swarthmore Fall Early Decision deadline remains November 15. The Common Application, which over 500 member colleges use, updated to the Fourth Generation of
Anti-Sexist activist to speak at school
With the pervasiveness of discussion about sexual misconduct on campus during the past few semesters, much of the conversation has focused on the victims and the perpetrators. Few people, however, have focused on the bystanders in these situations. In his visit to
Dorm construction to connect Dana and Hallowell
Among the college’s construction projects which include the Matchbox, a new fitness and wellness building, Biology-Engineering-Psychology building, and the Swarthmore Inn to improve on and off-campus space is a plan to link Dana and Hallowell with new dorm rooms and a common
New sexual assault survivor advocate and educator position filled by Nina Harris
Last Monday, Nina Harris assumed the role of sexual assault survivor advocate and educator for the college. Harris is a state-certified sexual assault and domestic violence advocate. She comes to the college after working for three years at the University of Pennsylvania
Images of naked women on Phi Psi bid spark campus reactions
This weekend, a pledge from Phi Psi fraternity posted a picture on his Facebook account of the fraternity’s recently distributed bid: a photo mosaic of naked or near-naked women. Phi Psi has used the same mosaics for their bids since at least