Growing up, we were taught that truth was, of all things, objective. It either happened or it did not. There was only one singular truth, and if you defy it or you lie, it is bad. Often, when we were young, we
It is not difficult for any high school or college student these days to rattle off a dozen reasons that they have been told to avoid using ChatGPT or artificial intelligence (AI) for their schoolwork. These reasons are not arbitrary: concerns about
“That’s alright, that’s okay, you’ll all work for us someday!” So went the chant from the avid fans of Swarthmore’s football team. I can imagine, dear readers, especially for those of you who are first-year students, that the absence of a football
This November, the election of Kamala Harris and Tim Walz — and the future of the nation and our democracy — will be determined by voters in Pennsylvania and a small handful of other “swing” states, where margins are narrow and elections
Correction: An initial typo said Swarthmore has suspended the most students, instead of charged the most students. No students have been suspended at this time and charges are still ongoing. This year’s changes to Swarthmore College’s Student Code of Conduct mark an
At some point in our lives, we’ve all been told that there is no alternative. The dinner your parents made is what it is, take it or leave it; McDonald’s only serves Coke, so no, you can’t have Pepsi. Our governments tell
This is a live story, check back for updates. Older posts may not reflect current information. Read the main article here.Updated as of 4:51 p.m. 5/5/2024. ⟡Live 4:50 p.m. 5/5/2024 I’ve received reports that Worthstock’s second act was canceled due to the
Dear Members of the Swarthmore Community, We write to express our strong support for the right of our students to engage in peaceful protest. We were alarmed by the letter sent by Acting Co-Presidents Sakomura and Goldberg on April 23rd – “Protest
It is not hyperbole to say that these are historic times. We are in the midst of the largest student protest movement since the Vietnam War. Institutions such as Swarthmore will be remembered for their actions in moments like these. We, therefore,
On Thursday, April 18, author, activist, and professor Naomi Klein visited Swarthmore for the final event in the “South Africa to Gaza: World History and the Politics of Accountability” series. The series is hosted by the Aydelotte Foundation, the President‘s Office, Swarthmore