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Students drop honors, influenced by changes in schedule

Swarthmore is known for its Honors program. The number of Swatties actually receiving an Honors diploma, however, has dropped in recent years. Between 2008 and 2012, an average of 112 students received this diploma. In 2013, the number had dropped to 89.
September 18, 2014

Not a funnel in sight

It is not easy to find issues on which 90 percent of Swatties agree. One would imagine that on such issues there would be a clear, obvious answer, something so evident that any outside observer could effortlessly predict the opinion of the
September 11, 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

College resists PA carpenters’ union’s pay demands

Alleging that the college hired workers who are not paid a livable wage, the Metropolitan Regional Council of Carpenters has been protesting the construction of the Matchbox, the college’s four million dollar-plus new fitness, wellness and theater building. The Philadelphia-area union has
September 4, 2014

Changes made to orientation for class of 2018

In light of feedback from last year’s orientation leaders and staff, the college changed several components of this year’s orientation. Among these changes were replacing the former Campus Advisor position with an orientation committee composed of students, holding a First Gathering event,
September 4, 2014
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Assault prompts new party ID policy

Following the sexual assault of a Bryn Mawr student at a party on campus last month, the college has initiated a policy of swiping student IDs at the doors of all social events where alcohol is being served. Operated by members of
February 14, 2014
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