Archive for September, 2004

Economist Shaban '80 finds Putin's goal of cutting Russian poverty in half possible but not probable

By Greg Leiserson at 7:57 pm

Presenting the findings of a recent report, World Bank Economist Radwan Shaban '80 told students and faculty Wednesday evening that while it is possible to cut Russian poverty in half [...]

Party Associates enforce policies with renewed vigor; students need IDs to enter parties

By Jonathan Ference at 7:57 pm

If you're thinking about attending any on-campus party, there is one thing the Party Associate (PA) program would like you not to forget: your college ID. Students attempting to enter [...]

Student Council announces tentative plan for naming New Dorm

By Jonathan Ference at 7:56 pm

As reported in the Daily Gazette last week, the New Dorm will soon be getting a name thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor. Tuesday night, Student Council announced [...]

Student Council overturns SAC decision on debate broadcast funding

By Jonathan Ference at 7:55 pm

In a marathon meeting that stretched from Tuesday night well into Wednesday, Student Council (SC) voted to take the rare action of disagreeing with a Social Affairs Committee (SAC) decision [...]

SAC issues statement on "Professors and School Girls" party at DU

By Victoria Swisher at 7:54 pm

The Social Affairs Committee (SAC) issued a formal statement about the DU Party themed "Professors and School Girls" on Wednesday, writing, "We did not intend to support or in any [...]

President Bloom to present living wage proposal to board on Friday

By Victoria Swisher at 7:54 pm

On Friday, President Al Bloom will present his recommendation on the Living Wage to the Board of Managers. Having already distributed copies to the faculty and staff and discussed it [...]

Performance by artist Ben Katchor kicks off Cooper series

By Maile Arvin at 7:58 pm

A significant crowd braved the wind and rain last night to hear artist Ben Katchor read several of his comic strips and discuss his craft in a Science Center lecture [...]

Bike thefts mar period of low crime

By Andrew Quinton at 7:59 pm

Three bicycles have been stolen from students since the start of the academic year. Two of the bikes were taken while their owners briefly entered a building, while the third [...]

Storage sale raises impressive amount for charity

By Maile Arvin at 7:58 pm

The SAC and RA-sponsored storage sale attracted a large crowd of students to the top of Parrish beach yesterday afternoon between 1:00 and 4:00. Post-brunch groups walking up from Sharples [...]

Weekend roundup

By Victoria Swisher at 8:00 pm

This weekend presents yet another opportunity to get off-campus. Already feel like you've been here forever? Enjoy a change of scenery in Philly and other areas surrounding Swarthmore. For the [...]