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.
The riveting diary of a man on a mission.
Part IV.
Day #22
Introducing my beard to an In-n-Out Double Double and Neapolitan milkshake.
Day #23
Manly men grow beards and take their mother to see Twilight: Breaking Dawn.
Day #24
Two Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner Thriller: Meal #1 - An awesome Ostrom occasion with cousins Kristan Ostrom and David Ostrom. Meal #2 - Crazy Krainock cooking collaboration with cousin Cody Krainock complete with my beard and my
grandmother's pilgrim bonnet.
Day #25
After devouring a delectable Deli Rose sandwich from The Yellow Deli with Alex Carr and Sammi Carr, I ventured to the organic fruit stand for a grapefruit, the all-natural beard growth stimulant.
Day #26
Beachin' beard.
Day #27
Beardin' around the Christmas tree.
Day #28
I'm cultivating mass. -Mac (from It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia)
Ellie Dowek ’28 criticizes high-profile Democrats' abandonment of the transgender community during the 2026 midterms, arguing that sacrificing their rights for political gain is indefensible.
Olivia Huang ’29 challenges the popular belief that increasing reliance on artificial intelligence is unavoidable and urges readers to embrace the human spirit.
In this edition of Swat Says, students reveal their go-to news sources, share which bad habits they would be willing to give up for a month, and reflect on the 2026 midterm elections.
