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Here’s some reviews from Ratemyprofessor.
All of these were posted BEFORE this article was published.

8/28/06 - He’s ADHD and sprays when he talks so sit 5-10 feet out of range. He is good with names and faces and has a quick tongue so don’t try to piss him off.

11/1/06 - He’s quick-witted, all over the place, likes to summarize his lecture before he lectures, while he lectures, and after his lecture. Very thorough, but allows us to know too much about his planning for course content. Mostly, he’s great though.

1/2/07 - Despite being a communist, Chris is an awesome professor. His ability to outline what you need to take away from his course and his willingness to understand your point of view as a student is refreshing and impressive. If you have a chance to take him as a professor take it!

2/7/07 - Excellent professor! Very clear about requirements for his classes. Presents material effectively. Genuinely cares about students. Very intelligent and hilarious! You’ll hear a lot about his political views, but he makes class interesting. Great all-around guy!

9/5/07 - Dr. Swindell is cool. He is kinda crazy and a communist but whatever. He likes to make jokes and doesn’t care if you crack jokes too. I made jokes at his expense and he complemented my wit. If you can get in his class, GET IN!

11/23/10 - Pretty full of himself and thinks his material is more demanding than what it is. He genuinely cares about his students though. Look for the lesson in between the bouts of political ranting.

1/14/13 - He’s an excellent professor. He isn’t always totally clear and has his days where it seems he’s gone off the deep end, but he really does care and will do anything in his power to help you.

Journolism... with a side order of F-G COMMUNISM!
Isn’t that delightful?