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College Releases Annual Safety Report: 81% Decrease in Alcohol Violations, Decrease in Reported Hate Crimes

Takeaways from the Department of Public Safety’s annual report.

October 8, 2026

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A Look Inside Swarthmore’s 350+ Camera Surveillance Network

A map of the 350+ accessible CCTV cameras on campus and an investigation into who decides to install them, how they're used, and how Swarthmore's transparency compares to other schools.

April 23, 2026

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Over 400% Increase in Alcohol Referrals from 2023 to 2024, Latest Report Shows

Swarthmore College saw a significant surge in reported liquor law violations last year, which, according to the Associate Director of Student Wellness, was not caused by increased student drinking.

March 19, 2026

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Public Safety Emphasizes Approachability, Attempts to Stray from a “Security-Like Stance”

The Phoenix reports on changes made to the Department of Public Safety for the '25-26 school year.

September 25, 2025

Highlights·News

PubSafe Officer on Leave, Accused of Racial Targeting and Illegal Searches

Between approximately 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17, a number of student organizations posted a series of infographicsslides on Instagram, alleging a wide array of instances of misconduct, including racist language and the targeting of students based on race,

April 18, 2024

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Community Raises Environmental Questions Following Delaware River Chemical Spill

On Sunday, March 26, the city of Philadelphia issued a public safety alert recommending that residents use bottled water as the result of the spillage of 8,000 gallons of an acrylic polymer solution. The chemical spill occurred late Friday, March 24 in

March 30, 2023

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Community Raises Questions Around Parking After Delivery Trucks Kill Specimen Trees

On Oct. 26, Associate Vice President for Sustainable Facilities Operation and Capital Planning Andrew Feick sent Swarthmore students, faculty, and staff an email in response to an illegal parking incident that resulted in the death of two trees. The email listed designated

November 17, 2022

Editorials·Opinion

Time to Open the Door for Unlimited OneCard Access

One of the most annoying sounds you can hear on Swarthmore’s campus — especially if you’re in a rush — is the “beep BEEP” of a OneCard reader as it flashes red, denying you access to a residence hall that is not

October 27, 2022

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Garnet Shuttle Leaves Mary Lyon Residents Stranded Off Main Campus

Mary Lyon (ML), the farthest residence hall from main campus Swarthmore College, has been facing transportation issues since students returned this Fall. The Garnet Shuttle, meant to transport ML residents and others to and from campus, has been continually described by ML

November 11, 2021

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Van Frustrations: Club Leaders Share Thoughts About Rental and Booking System

When squash captain Paris Shan ’23 tried reaching out to the van coordinator at the Office of Student Engagement and Fleet (fleet@swarthmore.edu) to book a van for the squash team, she was met with empty silence. During the 2020-2021 academic year, clubs

October 7, 2021

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College Releases Annual Safety Report: 81% Decrease in Alcohol Violations, Decrease in Reported Hate Crimes

A Look Inside Swarthmore’s 350+ Camera Surveillance Network

Over 400% Increase in Alcohol Referrals from 2023 to 2024, Latest Report Shows

Public Safety Emphasizes Approachability, Attempts to Stray from a “Security-Like Stance”

PubSafe Officer on Leave, Accused of Racial Targeting and Illegal Searches

Community Raises Environmental Questions Following Delaware River Chemical Spill

Community Raises Questions Around Parking After Delivery Trucks Kill Specimen Trees

Time to Open the Door for Unlimited OneCard Access

Garnet Shuttle Leaves Mary Lyon Residents Stranded Off Main Campus

Van Frustrations: Club Leaders Share Thoughts About Rental and Booking System

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