PubSafe Cracks Down on Theft with New Program

Editor’s note: This article was initially published in The Daily Gazette, Swarthmore’s online, daily newspaper founded in Fall 1996. As of Fall 2018, the DG has merged with The Phoenix. See the about page to read more about the DG. Public Safety

Pub Safe aims to build safer campus despite student concerns

At the start of this fall, Public Safety started their new program, Building Patrol Notice, to increase awareness of college campus theft and other safety issues. The Building Patrol Notice, or BPN, is a system of communication for Public Safety officers to

The insecurity of a dark campus

As days grow shorter and night time fills more of the days, I notice how underlit campus is. Walking between dorms and libraries, I often find myself speeding to the next street lamp without much light to accompany me. Even at the

Rediscovering safety in their own space

What makes a room feel safe? This question is especially pertinent here at Swarthmore, where the high-stress environment reinforces the need to create a space where one is comfortable: an escape of sorts from campus life. In building a home away from

Mandatory academic trigger warnings would be ineffectual

Recently, many people have been pushing the idea that college professors should be required to put trigger warnings on potentially distressing course material, and the notion has gotten a good deal of flak from many academics. The American Association of University Professors

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The Swatter: April 21-28

Editor’s note: This article was initially published in The Daily Gazette, Swarthmore’s online, daily newspaper founded in Fall 1996. As of Fall 2018, the DG has merged with The Phoenix. See the about page to read more about the DG. Theft/Interior/Buildings Date: Monday,

Transparency and safety

In the wake of the Halloween party, it is clear that there were considerable failures on the part of Student Council, Public Safety, and the administration with regard to creating and publicizing party policy. Students did not know what to expect at

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The Swatter: May 27-June 3

Editor’s note: This article was initially published in The Daily Gazette, Swarthmore’s online, daily newspaper founded in Fall 1996. As of Fall 2018, the DG has merged with The Phoenix. See the about page to read more about the DG. Investigated Person(s)