College Archives Unveil ML’s Storied History
Located a fifteen-minute walk away from campus, Mary Lyon dormitory does not even appear on the campus map. It’s located
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This has happened before: we must remember our history
Over the last few weeks, the Swarthmore community has been inundated with student activism. Students are voicing their concerns and
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Book and Key: A Brief History
Editor’s note: This article was initially published in The Daily Gazette, Swarthmore’s online, daily newspaper founded in Fall 1996. As
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Research Spotlight: Diego Armus and Urban History
Editor’s note: This article was initially published in The Daily Gazette, Swarthmore’s online, daily newspaper founded in Fall 1996. As
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College to go through Middle State’s accreditation process again
Every eight years, Swarthmore must evaluate their quality of education to be approved by Middle States, a Philadelphia-based accreditation organization.
Read moreLucretia Mott: far more than a founder
Recently, the conference room Parrish E 254 was renamed the Lucretia Mott room. I’ve written about Mott before —
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A dive into the archives
In light of recent events on campus, the editorial board figured it would be worth digging into past issues of
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Group of indigenous students speak on protests of injustice
Swarthmore is often referred to as a bubble, separate from the outside world, but for many marginalized groups this campus
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Into the Archives Column: The Beginning
If you’re researching Swat on the internet, the first sentence on the “about” page of its website reads: “Since its
Read moreHow did Swat get here? An abridged history of activism at Swat
In the context of recent activism and student action regarding Swarthmore’s divestment from fossil fuels, I thought I’d take
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