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College plans security changes to LSE and Worthstock

This weekend, two of the college’s largest annual events, the Large Scale Event and Worthstock, will take place. The two events have aroused speculation about potential changes to each event, including to alcohol policies. “Based on the size, scope and venue for

May 1, 2014

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Ride the Tide draws high turnout

This year, 361 prospective students attended Ride the Tide, the college’s annual event for admitted students. Despite the fact that the college received 1000 less fewer applicants this year, this is the second highest total of attendees in the history of the

May 1, 2014

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Lawsuits against colleges attempt to redefine Title IX

The lawsuit filed against Swarthmore is one of several lawsuits filed against colleges across the United States by students and former students who have taken issue with college judicial procedures. Title IX, a section of the Educational Amendments passed by Congress in

May 1, 2014

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College plans parking overhaul and increases ticketing

This year, students may have noticed an increase in the extent to which parking regulations are enforced by Public Safety. A more intense approach toward parking policies began to take shape after the college hired CHANCE Management Advisors, Inc., an advising firm

May 1, 2014

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The Week in Pictures: Ride the Tide, Bell Sing, and Senior Thesis Shows

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April 28, 2014

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Decrepit, unsafe conditions in Olde Club reported

Last week, temporary walls were erected in Olde Club, blocking off access to the basement and balcony. This followed a report filed on April 13 by Noah Weinthal ’15, director of Swaudio, which cited an array of safety concerns about the building,

April 24, 2014

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DoE releases Title IX complaint against Swarthmore

One student alleged that after someone sexually assaulted her, the school would not move him out of her dormitory. Another alleged that after telling Dean of Students Liz Braun about her assault, Braun never reported it, even though she is required by

April 24, 2014

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Plaintiff responds to college in ongoing legal battle

On Monday, lawyers for an expelled student filed a response to the college’s motion to dismiss their case, rearticulating their original claim that the college is guilty of gender bias and failure to uphold a contract. Last month, the college filed a

April 24, 2014

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Mountain Justice member coordinates divestment conference in San Francisco

Sara Blazevic ’15 served as the programming coordinator for the second Fossil Fuel Divestment Convergence, a conference in which members of the national Divestment Student Network gathered to discuss strategies of divestment. Blazevic is a member of Mountain Justice, a student organization

April 24, 2014

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StuCo Report: Genderfuck, Student Government, & LSE

Editor’s note: This article was initially published in The Daily Gazette, Swarthmore’s online, daily newspaper founded in Fall 1996. As of Fall 2018, the DG has merged with The Phoenix. See the about page to read more about the DG. Genderfuck Social

April 22, 2014

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