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Swarthmore Encampment Ends with 9 Arrests; Students and Faculty Rattled

This article shows live updates and coverage of the four-day encampment on Trotter Lawn that ended after local law enforcement demolished it and arrested nine protesters, one of which a current Swarthmore student, on Saturday morning.

May 3, 2025

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Davia Temin ’74 Resigns From Board After Lawsuit by Former Employee Kaitlyn Ramirez ’17 Alleges Workplace Misconduct

On August 31, Davia Temin ’74, a member of the Swarthmore Board of Managers, resigned from her position on the Board after Kaitlyn Ramirez ’17, a former employee of Temin and Company — the crisis management firm that Temin founded and currently

September 10, 2020

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Garnet Pledge Violations Result in Revoked Housing Privileges

Updates: A previous version of this article stated that students are not typically entitled to room and board refunds. We have since received more information about the specific treatment of these students from the Office of Student Engagement, and have updated the

September 9, 2020

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Garnet Pledge Q&A

On August 3, the College rolled out community health guidelines for students living on-campus during the fall semester. The new guidelines were devised by the Student Expectations Subcommittee which is composed of students, faculty, and staff. The aim of the new guidelines

August 19, 2020

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New Health, Safety Protocols Unveiled In Virtual Town Hall

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise at alarming rates across the country, the College rolled out some of its health and safety plans for the fall semester in a virtual town hall on July 30. There were 600 students who registered in

July 31, 2020

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Swarthmore CO-OP Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19

On Friday, July 24th, the Swarthmore CO-OP reported an employee had been confirmed positive for COVID-19 after being tested two days prior. “This staff member is part of our front end operations and last worked Sunday July 19th. We have identified all

July 27, 2020

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Students Voice Financial Aid, Housing Concerns After Fall 2020 Plans Announced

When Chris Stone ’23 was deciding on what college he wanted to attend, he sought a queer-inclusive school that would offer him a generous financial aid package. As a Questbridge scholar, these two characteristics were integral in his college decision process. Stone

July 24, 2020

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International Students Cornered As ICE Releases New Guidelines

New ICE Guidelines: an Overview Since Swarthmore College is on the hybrid model, international students at the college must take at least one in-person class to maintain an active Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) status. International students cannot study entirely

July 14, 2020

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Internal Divisions Surface over SGO Impeachments, Nominations

This past Sun., Dec. 9, after a heated appeal process, the executive board of the Student Government Committee voted 3-2 to reverse Class of 2019 senator Cam Wiley’s impeachment. Shortly after Wiley regained his standing, President Gilbert Orbea ’19 nominated him for

December 12, 2018

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President Smith responds to O4S demands; is it enough?

CW: sexual assault It’s been less than 10 days since Organizing for Survivors, an activist group led by eight female and non-binary students, made their public debut on the steps of Parrish Hall on March 19. Everywhere from the bulletin boards in

March 29, 2018

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Flyers around campus provoke discussion on sexual violence

Content warning: sexual violence A series of two different flyers posted in various public and private spaces on campus has sparked conversations about activism and Title IX policies at the college. The flyers were discovered across campus midday Monday by various members

April 6, 2017

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Swarthmore Encampment Ends with 9 Arrests; Students and Faculty Rattled

Davia Temin ’74 Resigns From Board After Lawsuit by Former Employee Kaitlyn Ramirez ’17 Alleges Workplace Misconduct

Garnet Pledge Violations Result in Revoked Housing Privileges

Garnet Pledge Q&A

New Health, Safety Protocols Unveiled In Virtual Town Hall

Swarthmore CO-OP Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19

Students Voice Financial Aid, Housing Concerns After Fall 2020 Plans Announced

International Students Cornered As ICE Releases New Guidelines

Internal Divisions Surface over SGO Impeachments, Nominations

President Smith responds to O4S demands; is it enough?

Flyers around campus provoke discussion on sexual violence

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