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The City of Brotherly Love Hosts the Love Run

On Your Mark! Get Set! Love! This past weekend, on Sunday, March 26, the city of Philadelphia hosted one of its largest races. Commonly known as the City of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia staged its annual Love Run, a half marathon (13.1 miles)

March 30, 2023

Highlights·Opinion

The Limits of Self-Determinism in the Vernacular Surrounding Ongoing Protests in Peru

At least 48 protesters have been killed and over 970 injured in the course of anti-government protests in Peru. The continuous demonstrations, roadblocks, and clashes with state forces — which were set off by the ousting of President Pedro Castillo — have

March 30, 2023

Highlights·Sports

Swarthmore Swim Captures All-American Distinctions at NCAA Championships

Swarthmore men’s and women’s swim put on a triumphant show at the NCAA Championships in Greensboro, NC. Within four days of competition, fourteen Garnet athletes captured eight All-American distinctions and broke several program records. Sophie Rotival ’25 commented on the atmosphere at

March 23, 2023

Highlights·Opinion

“Pro-Life” Ideology Is A Reflection Of The Dismal State Of American Education

In life, many people have to experience reconciling new information with their personal beliefs, whether or not those beliefs are religious. This process is personal to everyone. While religion and spirituality often carry negative connotations, they are subjective and not inherently negative;

March 23, 2023

Highlights·News

College Begins Construction On Martin Hall To House Growing FMST and CPSC Departments

Construction on Martin Hall began on March 3. Martin Hall is being reimagined as a space for the computer science and film and media studies departments, as well as for a media center. The renovations are scheduled to be completed by the

March 23, 2023

Highlights·Sports

An Update on the Sixers

After a heartbreaking loss to the Miami Heat (4-2) in the NBA Conference Semifinals to end their 2021-2022 season, the Philadelphia 76ers are determined to find their way to the top this season. The Sixers have not won an NBA championship since

March 16, 2023

Highlights·News·Sports

Men’s Basketball Triumphs Over Nichols in Final-Second Comeback, Heads Into Final Four

Swarthmore students, fans, and alumni stormed Tarble Pavilion on Saturday, March 11 after Swarthmore men’s basketball secured a last-minute victory over Nichols College. The Garnet beat the Bison with a final score of 78-77 in the last eight seconds of the game

March 16, 2023

Highlights·News

“It’s a race issue”: Swarthmore Residents and Neighboring College Students Reflect on Gun Violence and School Shootings

The United States is the only country with more guns than people, with 120.5 firearms for every 100 people. One of the most pressing questions today is why gun violence is so pervasive in the U.S., especially in educational institutions throughout the

March 2, 2023

Highlights·Sports

Men’s Basketball Back on Top

There is no doubt Swarthmore men’s basketball has proved their worth all season long. With a 24-3 overall record and 16-2 conference record, they have showcased themselves as the team to beat. But after a shaky end to their regular season play,

March 2, 2023

Highlights·Sports

LeGOAT? LeBron James is (possibly) the greatest basketball player of all time.

Four NBA championship rings as well as four regular season and four finals MVPs. Nineteen All-Star game appearances, eighteen All-NBA selections, two Olympic golds, and just recently, the most points in the NBA with 38,388. Basketball fanatics (and readers of the title

March 2, 2023

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