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President Val Smith Welcomes Campus Input on New Strategic Plan

On Oct. 27, President Valerie Smith requested campus community feedback on the college’s current draft of its new strategic plan: Sustainable Swarthmore. Smith acknowledged that while the college has been developing the plan over the past eighteen months, Sustainable Swarthmore is still

November 9, 2023

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Journalist and Commentator Jamelle Bouie Reframes the Political Fundamentals for the Swarthmore Community

On Tuesday, Nov. 7, New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie reflected on the status of democracy today and its historical context for the annual Gilbert Lecture. The talk took place in Kohlberg Hall’s Scheuer Room and was hosted by the department of

November 9, 2023

Interviews·News

The Phoenix in Conversation with Jamelle Bouie on Higher Education, Journalism, and Civic Engagement

After New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie spoke at the department of political science’s annual Gilbert Lecture, and a busy day on Swarthmore’s campus, he spoke to The Phoenix about higher education, journalism, and civic engagement. Below is an edited transcript. Daniel

November 9, 2023

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Head to Head With Monsters and Dactyls: Pterodactyl Hunt Goes Western

Over the last couple of weeks, it was difficult to travel anywhere on Swarthmore’s campus without seeing the message “WANTED — EXTINCT OR ALIVE,” accompanied by an invitation to meet at the saloon — Kohlberg 115 — on Nov. 4. It follows

November 8, 2023

Breaking News·News

Swarthmore RAs File for Union Recognition with OPEIU-153, NLRB, Join Wave of Undergraduate Union Organizers

An overwhelming number of Swarthmore Residential Assistants filed for union membership under the Local 153 branch of the Office and Professional Employees International Union and the National Labor Relations Board on Monday, Nov. 6. The efforts come amid a wave of unionization efforts

November 7, 2023

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Screw Your Roommate: A Tradition in Transition

On Saturday, Oct. 28, Magill Walk was filled with princesses and princes, Barbies and Kens, and angels and devils wandering around searching for their other halves. Costumed pairs began filling up tables at Dining and Community Commons (DCC), signaling the start of

November 2, 2023

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Remembering and Honoring Natalie Kim ’22

On Friday, Oct. 27, Senior Lecturer in Music Andrew Hauze emailed students about the passing of Swarthmore alumna Natalie Kim ’22 earlier in the week. The email commemorated Kim and her life at Swarthmore and beyond, and included an obituary written by

November 2, 2023

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Prospective Students Roam Campus: Students and Faculty Reflect on Discover Swarthmore 2023

Last week, high school seniors interested in applying to Swarthmore arrived on campus for the 25th annual Discover Swarthmore. Prospective applicants roomed with current students, sat in on and participated in classes, attended campus events, and interacted with the broader Swarthmore community

November 2, 2023

Highlights·News

Swarthmore Prepares for the General Election: What to Expect

On Nov. 7, students will head to the polls and cast their ballots in the 2023 general election. The ballot will include a number of key state-wide races for positions on the Supreme Court, Superior Court, and Commonwealth Court. Students registered to

November 2, 2023

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Seeding New Beginnings in Whittier Meadow: Combining Art and Biodiversity

Over the past few years, the mowed lawn behind Whittier Hall has been transformed into a lively meadow. This project, spearheaded by Claire Sawyers, director of the Scott Arboretum, and Michael McGraw, senior wildlife biologist and ecologist at Resource Environmental Solutions (RES),

October 26, 2023

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