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On campus, disagreement regarding ASA decision to boycott Israel
The American Studies Association (ASA) voted in the middle of December to boycott higher education institutions in Israel, leading to backlash and criticism within United States institutions. The group, whose self-proclaimed focus is the study of American history and culture, defended its
Green advisors conduct audit of school’s waste practices
In an effort to make the college community aware of their recycling and composting practices, the Green Advisors, in conjunction with Environmental Services, the Grounds Crew and the Sustainability Committee, organized an audit of the college’s waste. The Green Advisors, a student
Questions arise regarding rat lab in Papazian
In the back room of a lab located on the top floor of Papazian Hall are 17 lab rats currently being used in an experiment run by the psychology department. The rat lab is under the direction of Centennial Professor of Psychology
Student Council discusses communication, party policies and committees
At their last meeting, Student Council (StuCo) discussed a variety of measures to improve communication between students and college institutions, in particular by fostering better relationships with Public Safety, committees, and the StuCo members themselves. To facilitate a better connection between students
Assailants who returned to campus have yet to be punished
Only a few days after his appeal was denied, a student found responsible for rape by the the College Judiciary Committee (CJC) was seen on campus, effectively ignoring his two-year suspension from the college. The victim, Meg*, whose story was featured in
New alcohol and drug counselor comes to campus
This past Monday, Joshua Ellow assumed the position of alcohol and other drugs counselor and educator. Ellow holds a Master of Science in Clinical and Counseling Psychology with a concentration in addiction studies from Chestnut Hill College and has, until recently, worked
StuCo discusses Crunkfest, funding dry parties and transportation
In their most recent meeting, Student council (StuCo) discussed Crunkfest, auditing the Social Affairs Committee (SAC) and selling new SEPTA tickets. Crunkfest, the unofficial festival held every spring in the courtyard of Worth Hall, has generated concern from some students. “If you
Students attend climate change convention in Warsaw
The college recently sent three representatives, Alex Ahn ’15, Laura Rigell ’15 and Environmental Studies Program Chair Carol Nackenoff, to Warsaw, Poland to participate in the 19th United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Following a visit from Christiana Figueres ’79,
Students fast in solidarity with typhoon victims
In the wake of Typhoon Haiyan, a group of students has decided to fast in solidarity with Filipinos suffering from the storm and to raise awareness about climate change. The idea originated at the United Nations conference on climate change, which took
ED I applicants increase eight percent since last year
The college received 343 applicants for this year’s Early Decision I deadline, which was November 15. Compared to the number of last year’s ED1 applicants, the College saw an eight percent increase. Swarthmore is not the only college that witnessed an increase;