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MJ confident in its goals after divestment victories across country

2014 has been a crucial year for the fossil fuel divestment movement. In April, Blackrock, the world’s biggest fund manager, created a fossil-free fund for its investors and placing divestment in the financial mainstream. In May, Stanford University divested its $18.7 billion
September 11, 2014

College’s ambitious construction plans underway

This summer marked the beginning of a number of construction projects on and around campus. These plans include improvements and extensions to Willets Hall, the softball field, and the Dana and Hallowell dorms. Additionally, three entirely new buildings are being built: the
September 11, 2014
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The Swatter: September 1-8

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. Bicycle Theft
September 10, 2014

Transition to Student Engagement Office

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. This year,
September 10, 2014

Fall Construction Updates

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. The Daily
September 8, 2014

Alcohol policy undergoes major shifts, change to come uncertain

The student body received an email from Lili Rodriguez, dean of diversity, inclusion, and community development, on August 27th announcing three changes to the campus alcohol and party policy. One of the changes is the creation of a formal medical amnesty policy
September 4, 2014

Board announces members of the presidential search committee

Today, Board of Managers member Salem Shuchman ‘84 announced the members of the presidential search committee, including himself as the chair. The committee is composed of board members, alumni, faculty, administrators and students for full representation of the campus community, according to
September 4, 2014
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