November 2022 - Page 3

The Mathematics of Ultimate Frisbee

Ultimate frisbee is a sport of choices. Who do you pass the disc to? Who do you defend? What is the optimal way to score — and win? While making a choice in ultimate frisbee might seem entirely subjective, a number of
November 10, 2022

Weekly Recap

Women’s Soccer: Swarthmore: 1, Dickinson College: 2 For the Centennial Conference Championship semifinal, Swarthmore women’s soccer traveled to Carlisle, PA, on Saturday, Nov. 4, to face Dickinson College. The Garnet had a strong start, getting five shots in the first half and
November 10, 2022

Athlete of the Week: Quinn Weygandt ’26

Quinn Weygandt ’26, a freshman from Madison, WI, opened Swarthmore’s swim season with a bang. In the D3 shootout in Chicago, IL, on Friday, Nov. 4 and Saturday, Nov. 5, Swarthmore swimming faced some of the nation’s toughest competition, but Weygandt still
November 10, 2022

Reflections on the New Dining Hall

“Let’s meet at Narples?” is a relatively recent common question on campus. Swarthmore’s newest facility, officially named the Dining Center, has been open for almost three weeks now. This facility replaces the former dining hall, Sharples, an establishment which was a staple
November 3, 2022

Course Selection Aspirin

The pre-enrollment period is approaching. Scrolling through all the intriguing course titles, such as “Radical Jesus” or “Sacred Plants, Holy Fungi, and Religious Experience,” it just seems impossible to narrow them down. As I cannot handle more than four courses a semester,
November 3, 2022

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