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How Does Sharples Reuse Leftovers?
After Pasta bar on Sundays and Wednesdays, Swatties observe that baked pasta is a rather common dish in the subsequent lunches and dinners that follow. This phenomenon begs the question: how often are food dishes reused at Sharples? More
Third Party Security Guards on Swarthmore Campus?
Public Safety recently hired security guards from contract company Allied-Barton to fill in for patrol shifts that are often understaffed. More
Why Was Picnic Bar Renamed?
Remember Picnic Bar at Sharples? You now know Picnic Bar as Patio Bar, which features the same menu. The Gazette inquired about the reason for the change. More
Who Likes Pasta Bar? A Statistical Study
Twice-a-week pasta bar in Sharples elicits groans from some and squeals of joy from others. Just how many students, and who, fall into which category? The Gazette attempted to find out. More
What is the Sharples Budget like?
Every day, when Swatties swipe in into Sharples and eat their food, they may not always wonder, “What does it actually take to run this place?” Thankfully, the Gazette has that covered with our Ask the Gazette question: “What is the Sharples Budget like?” More
What Happened to the Co-Op Discount?
The familiar Swarthmore grocery or Co-op in the Ville has temporarily eliminated the 10% discount given to Swarthmore students. Gerry Greway, general manager of the Co-op, explained that the main reason for this decision was based on the opinions of the shop's board members, who believed that it was unfair that the discount went to certain Co-op customers (Swarthmore College students), but not to others. More
Why are Ladybugs Swarming All Over McCabe?
Why is McCabe currently being invaded by what appear to be... ladybugs?! More
Why Were There So Many Fireflies This Year?
Just why were there were so many fireflies on campus this year, anyway? More
What’s with all the new fruit at Sharples?
When browsing through the several carts of fruit in Sharples, Swatties may have noticed the new selections of fruits this year, including fresh peaches, pears, and plums. What’s with all this new fruit? More
Is the Gazette's Homepage in Violation of Copyright?
Phoenix Editor-in-Chief objects to the Gazette's April Fools parody. More