Local Bakery Pastry Pants Closes Its Doors
Pastry Pants, a bakery in Swarthmore town center, closed its doors after three years.
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The ‘Cornell 7’ Are Not Exceptional. At Swarthmore We Know That All Too Well
Patricia Quimby '28 argues that even after the disbanding of fraternities on campus, Swarthmore's culture of sexual violence remains frighteningly similar to that of Cornell.
Artist of the Week Oliver Kim ’27 Plays the Biggest, Brassiest Thing
Trombonist Oliver Kim ’27 embraces the spontaneity of life in his jazz music
Dear Cornell: Here’s What We Did, It’s Your Turn Now
Alice Sheffer '30 and Maeve Noble '30 argue that post hoc punishments for perpetrators of sexual violence should not be a solution to broader problem, and Cornell should take a lesson from Swarthmore and disband fraternities on campus.
The Garnet Letter: You’re Using Hinge Wrong — In Defense of Dating Apps
“Hinge Warrior” Lucretia Thott dives into dating app culture at Swarthmore and teaches you how to do it “right.”
Office Hours: Faculty on What Makes a Good Writer
Swarthmore faculty share thoughts and advice on writing, and discuss their own strategies for how to write in both academic and creative contexts.
Artist of the Week: Joe Fox ’27 on Actually Being an Athlete, Laughing, and Making Bad Theater
Actor Joe Fox ’27 ties together their love for theater and swim through community and finding joy in happy failures
Weekly Column: Swat Says
In this edition of Swat Says, students reflect on their personal writing process, discuss their academic direction from years past, and suggest how the school should repurpose Clothier Hall.
Spoiler Alert: “The Uprising” Just Misses the Mark
This week "Spoiler Alert" tackles the confusing nature of Paul Greengrass’ “The Uprising” (2026).
Schuttenhelm and Quinn Begin Friday at Six Series with ‘Prelude’
Thomas Schuttenhelm visited campus for a performance that included the premiere of Visiting Assistant Professor Quinn Collins’ “Prelude.”