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Charles Murray, labeled by SPLC a White Supremacist, Coming to Campus
The Swarthmore Conservative Society, in partnership with the American Enterprise Institute on campus, has invited controversial academic Charles Murray to speak about the results of the 2016 presidential election in relation to his book “Coming Apart: The State of White America, 1960-2010”.
Support networks activated after election
Following the news of Donald Trump’s victory in the presidential election early Wednesday morning, support networks across the college were activated as students, faculty, and staff worked to absorb the results of the election. The Women’s Resource Center, the Intercultural Center, and
Increase of Restricted Donations to the Swarthmore Fund
The Swarthmore Fund, which contributes to the college’s operating budget, consists of both restricted and unrestricted gifts by donors. In recent years, gifts to the college are becoming increasingly restricted. Young donors especially are increasingly restricting their philanthropy. Although unrestricted gifts allow
Late-Night Dumpling Service Begins
Late Nite, a sushi and dumpling delivery business, opened its doors for the first time on Thursday, October 27th. The business, started by Henry Han ’20 and Natasha Markov-Riss ’20, works to serve food at times when other places on campus are
Unexpected surge in externship applications leads to lack of opportunities
Title: Unexpected surge in externship applications leads to lack of opportunities Author: Rebecca Castillo Every winter, a select group of students have the opportunity to spend a week shadowing a Swarthmore alum. This year, the lack of available externships was apparent. The
With New Clery Act Data, some Updates to Legislation Present
Content warning: sexual assault On June 23, 2016, the Department of Education released an updated version of the Handbook for Campus Safety and Security Reporting, which provides guidelines for the implementation of the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus
DPAs clarify pay policies, affecting SAMs GAs
On Wednesday, Coordinator of the Student Academic Mentor program Melissa Mandos said in an email acquired anonymously by the Phoenix to Student Academic Mentors, Green Advisors, and Diversity Peer Advisors that student leaders who participated in training sessions in anticipation for first-year
SAAB Advises Admissions Officers
This year, as part of a broader effort to promote diversity and inclusion work across campus, the Office of Admissions created the Student Access Advisory Board. The board consists of 14 students from a wide range of backgrounds and was created to
SBC Updates Reimbursement Policies to Increase Efficiency
In order to allow for greater efficiency and confidence in the school’s budgetary processes for clubs, the Student Budget Committee has recently updated their funding system, which includes providing reimbursements through direct deposits. While these changes were intended to make the funding
SEPTA Strike Causes Delays
On Tuesday, over 4,700 unionized employees of South Eastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority stopped working after the union and SEPTA failed to reach an agreement over a contract dispute. Transportation Workers Union Local 234 represents approximately 4,700 SEPTA workers, and members voted last