The DEI office released the Campus Culture & Climate Survey Report, which both showed a general satisfaction with the campus climate but raised potential
Prof. Daniel Laurison talks about his research on political disconnection among working-class people and shares his insights on election, political (non)participation, and democracy.
In this edition of Swat Says, students share their favorite outdoor study spots, discuss how to deal with academic burnout, and pitch some alternative songs for the Clothier bell tower's quarter-hourly toll.
Riya Rao '26 reflects on her journey as a tennis player, from the stress and intensity of youth sports and her early college career to finding a more healthy dynamic in doubles play.
Mention “smoking” on campus and many peoples’ first thoughts roll to images of bongs, nights in high school spent hotboxing someone’s mom’s car, and bowls packed tightly with bits of green-gray marijuana. Specify that you’re talking about cigarette smoking and many people
The brief retrospective of Samantha Goldstein’s work, “Night Gallery,” consists of 20 works, the majority of which were completed in white, unglazed porcelain, with the rest in paper. The exhibition is separated into two sections: the front room holds sinuous, intimate, organic
Four alumni historians and current senior Ali Roseberry-Polier captivated a packed LPAC Cinema on Friday afternoon, thanks to Assistant Professor of History Farid Azfar, who organized the “Queer Histories of Swarthmore” panel that constitutes a crucial part of the College’s Sesquicentennial celebrations.
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,
The Swarthmore women’s lacrosse team entered the 2014 season facing the difficult task of replacing an outstanding senior class, headlined by star midfielder Annalise Penikis ’13. Head coach Karen Borbee implemented a two-pronged approach in an effort to remain successful in the
In his four years here at Swarthmore, Anthony Collard ’14 has developed into one of the tennis team’s best players. His leadership and poise on the court has helped the Garnet to an overall record of 10-7 and a 7-1 record in
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
The 2014 edition of Genderfuck is only two days away. Genderfuck is a unique tradition at Swarthmore, because not only is it a party, but it is also an attempt to, at least for one night, subvert the potentially oppressive norms of
You’ve heard. Crunkfest is canceled this year. Adios vomlette, adieu naked macarena marathon, auf wiedersehen triathlon. Citing recent concerns regarding student safety and well being, the administration of Swarthmore has shifted student life in a new direction that does not include Crunkfest.
“That’s the secret — love and butter.” Just a few minutes into our interview, William Randall, chef and owner of Hobbs Coffee, reveals his guiding principle. It’s not hard to imagine former Food Network star Paula Deen preaching this same maxim from