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Rafi Karpowitz

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Weekly Column: Swat Says

In this edition of Swat Says, students reflect on fall break, discuss common stereotypes of Swarthmore students, and reveal their biggest campus pet peeves.
October 23, 2025

SEPTA Funding and the Perils of Political Theatre

Rafi Karpowitz '27 argues that the drama this summer surrounding SEPTA's funding is representative of a more broad phenomenon, in which politics is defined fundamentally by theatrics and calculated posturing that is often detrimental to the people whom political actors should serve.
October 9, 2025
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Weekly Column: Swat Says

In this edition of Swat Says, students share their thoughts on grade inflation, discuss their plans for fall break, and reveal the most humbling class they've taken at Swarthmore.
October 9, 2025
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Weekly Column: Swat Says

In this edition of Swat Says, students share their favorite dining hall meal, reveal the craziest thing they've heard from a professor in class, and discuss the buildings with the worst vibes on campus.
October 2, 2025
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Weekly Column: Swat Says

In this edition of Swat Says, students reveal the most iconic professors on campus, discuss the best class they've taken at Swarthmore, and attempt to define the mysterious role of college Provost.
September 25, 2025
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Weekly Column: Swat Says

In this edition of Swat Says, students reflect on their summer excursions, react to the recent drama surrounding SEPTA cuts, and share bizarre stories about former teachers.
September 18, 2025
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