Swarthmore Encampment Ends with Nine Arrests; Students and Faculty Rattled

This article shows live updates and coverage of the now-demolished encampment on Trotter Lawn. Older posts may not accurately reflect present information or conditions. ⟡Live 12:15 a.m. 5/4/2025 The Guardian’s coverage has been amended. It is now consistent with seven notices being issued before arrests were made and two being issued after, for a total of nine suspensions. —Melanie Zelle ⟡Live 11:00

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Let’s Talk About “Adolescence” and Incel Culture

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Athlete of the Week: Olivia McClammy ’25

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Gun Control Conversation Misses The Point

January 24, 2013
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Curing “Obama Disappointment Syndrome”

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Barack Obama delivered his second inaugural address on Monday. In clear and compelling terms, he celebrated the accomplishments that “we, the people” of the United States have achieved throughout our history in creating a more perfect union. He declared that “preserving our

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January 24, 2013
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