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Sports

Physically Fit Philly Phenoms — The Golden Age of Philadelphia Sports

I caught up with Aakash Koduru ’24 to gain some insight into how the Philly sports teams were doing. “Our baseball team is four wins away from the World Series, our football team just beat the Cowboys to stay undefeated, our hockey

November 3, 2022

Arts

Artist of the Week Amanda Roessler ʼ24 on Fashion and Field Hockey

In a culture that so often separates athletics and art, Amanda Roessler ʼ24 finds overlap not only in the functionality of these genres but also in their relationship to her identity and daily life. Amanda, a double major in art history and

November 3, 2022

Arts·Highlights

“Sorry We Missed You:” How Self-Destruction is Sometimes the Only Means of Survival

If you are looking for a light-hearted movie experience, this film is not for you. “Sorry We Missed You” is not for the faint of heart. Divergent from the Hollywood blockbusters of today, this heart-breaking film tells of the inherent drama and

November 3, 2022

News

“It’s For Everyone”: Swarthmore Students on Diwali, The Festival of Lights

Every year, around October or November, Hindus all around the world partake in a centuries-long tradition called Diwali. Notorious for Bollywood music, delicious food, and sparkling firecrackers, Diwali brings families and friends together in celebration. On Friday, Oct. 21, Swarthmore’s Deshi club,

November 3, 2022

Campus Journal·Highlights

Part 2 of 3: Rachel to Rose*

Rachel was staring into the sky through an expressionless glass window, her eyes locked on something on the horizon. An intimidating blanket of dark gray was suspended over her university campus, almost as if the sky consciously wanted to warn everyone of

November 3, 2022

Highlights·News

Common App President Jenny Rickard ’86 Delivers Annual McCabe Lecture

On Oct. 29, Jenny Rickard ’86, CEO and President of the Common App, returned to Swarthmore College as a McCabe lecturer to speak on inequalities in the college admissions process. Her lecture, “Increasing Equity in the College Admissions Process,” took place in

November 3, 2022

Highlights·News

Swarthmore’s “Get Out The Vote” Committee Prepares for Midterm Elections

On Nov. 8, Americans will take to the polls to vote in the 2022 midterm election. In Pennsylvania, both the governor’s seat and one Senate seat are up for election. There are also a number of key issues at stake on the

November 3, 2022

News

Where There’s Smoke There’s A Fire (Moose): The Story Behind the Fire Moose

The Swarthmore Fire Department’s siren, known colloquially by Swarthmore students as the fire moose because of its blaring horn sounding like a moose call, is somewhat of a Swarthmore legend. The siren is part of Swat’s campus, as students hear it go

November 3, 2022

Campus Journal

A Meditation on Punctuation

No interaction fills me with as much dread as having to write an email to someone for the first time. It has all the pressure of making a good first impression, but it lacks the humanity that allows the tension to be

November 3, 2022

Sports

Athlete of the Week: Cassandra Conklin ’26

Cassandra Conklin ’26, a freshman from Wantage, NJ, played every minute in goal for Swarthmore field hockey this season. Conklin was essential for the Garnet, who finished their season 9-8 overall and seventh in the league. Conference play is not finished yet,

November 3, 2022

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Physically Fit Philly Phenoms — The Golden Age of Philadelphia Sports

Artist of the Week Amanda Roessler ʼ24 on Fashion and Field Hockey

“Sorry We Missed You:” How Self-Destruction is Sometimes the Only Means of Survival

“It’s For Everyone”: Swarthmore Students on Diwali, The Festival of Lights

Part 2 of 3: Rachel to Rose*

Common App President Jenny Rickard ’86 Delivers Annual McCabe Lecture

Swarthmore’s “Get Out The Vote” Committee Prepares for Midterm Elections

Where There’s Smoke There’s A Fire (Moose): The Story Behind the Fire Moose

A Meditation on Punctuation

Athlete of the Week: Cassandra Conklin ’26

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