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Standing Ovation for Apple Pie Baking Competition

On Nov. 16, a long line wound through Eldridge Commons in the Science Center as campus community members eagerly waited to taste and vote for their favorite apple pies. Organized by the Office of Sustainability, the second annual Apple Pie Baking Competition

November 30, 2023

Highlights·Opinion

The Narples Scanning Machine and the Dining Center from Hell

The Narples scanning machine arrived unceremoniously into our lives about a week ago. Its impact, thus far, has been small. However, I can say without hyperbole that what it represents is a sort of philosophy of design that fills me with dread.

November 2, 2023

Opinion

It Is Time to Take Action for Workers’ Rights

Do you remember why you applied to Swarthmore? In the 2022-2023 U.S. News rankings, Swarthmore was ranked as the #4 liberal arts college in the country. The class sizes are generally small, which allows professors and students to connect more meaningfully. The

April 13, 2023

Highlights·Opinion

An Open Letter to the Managers of Swarthmore College, From a Group of Dining Center Workers

The work that we do at the Dining Center is vital to the functioning of the school; we cook, serve, and clean up after more than two thousand meals a day. As the ones who do this work, and as human beings,

April 13, 2023

News

Tom Ramsey: From “Guy’s Grocery Games” Contestant to Swarthmore’s New Executive Chef

Swarthmore Dining underwent significant changes since the start of the academic year — most notably, the transition from Sharples Dining Hall to the Dining and Community Commons in October 2022. Dining Services has also added new members to its team, including Executive

February 9, 2023

Highlights·News

Staff Praise Dining Center Equipment Upgrades, Cite Areas for Improvement

On Oct. 16, the new Dining Center officially opened and began serving members of the Swarthmore community. The dining hall has many new features, including a trayless dish drop-off, ice water taps, and a central pizza oven. The new building also brings

November 17, 2022

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Standing Ovation for Apple Pie Baking Competition

The Narples Scanning Machine and the Dining Center from Hell

It Is Time to Take Action for Workers’ Rights

An Open Letter to the Managers of Swarthmore College, From a Group of Dining Center Workers

Tom Ramsey: From “Guy’s Grocery Games” Contestant to Swarthmore’s New Executive Chef

Staff Praise Dining Center Equipment Upgrades, Cite Areas for Improvement

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