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Palestinian Men’s National Soccer Team Haunted by Regional Violence

In the midst of regional violence and war, Tunisian manager Makram Daboub is struggling to field his Palestinian Men’s National Soccer Team. It has proved difficult for Daboub to add certain players, such as Ibrahim Abuimeir, Khaled Al-Nabris, and Ahmed Al-Kayed to

December 7, 2023

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Swarthmore Athletics Weekly Recap:

Men’s Cross Country: Cohen Manges ’27 represented Swarthmore men’s cross country at the NCAA National Championships on Saturday, Nov. 18. The rookie traveled to Newville, PA, for his championship debut, marking the program’s third-straight appearance at the national meet. Manges placed 202nd

November 30, 2023

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Marathon Musings: Reflections on Hope, Will, and Running

During the drive back from the Philadelphia Marathon, a debate emerged among my Swarthmore cross-country teammates about the value of hope. I found myself skeptical, questioning the effectiveness of hope as a guiding force. Cohen Manges ’27 championed hope as essential for

November 30, 2023

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If You Can’t Beat ‘Em, Ban ‘Em: Exclusion of Haudenosaunee From Lacrosse in 2028 Olympic Games

Often described as “America’s oldest team sport,” lacrosse was played as early as the year 1100 among the Haudenosaunee, a confederation of six Native American nations — the Cayuga, Seneca, Onondaga, Oneida, Mohawk, and Tuscarora — in Upstate New York and Canada.

November 30, 2023

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Athlete of the Week: Carly Murphy ’27

Carly Murphy ’27, a first-year from Wildwood, NJ, was integral to Swarthmore women’s basketball’s 55-53 win against Muhlenberg College on Tuesday, Nov. 21. The rookie tallied a career-high of 21 points in the conference opener, pacing the Garnet offense on 8-of-17 shooting.

November 30, 2023

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Swarthmore Athletics Weekly Recap:

Volleyball: Swarthmore College: 0, Johns Hopkins University: 3 Swarthmore volleyball traveled to Johns Hopkins University for the Centennial Conference semifinals on Friday evening. The Garnet narrowly lost all three sets: 25-21 in the first, 25-19 in the second, and 25-18 in the

November 16, 2023

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Athlete of the Week: Olivia Montini ’26

Olivia Montini ’26, a sophomore from Huntingdon Valley, PA, had a tremendous performance at the cross country NCAA Metro Regional Championships on Saturday afternoon. The standout finished in sixth place with a time of 22:11.7, setting a personal record in the six-kilometer

November 16, 2023

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Wally’s World: Viral Emotional Support Alligator Welcomed at Flyers Game

The Philadelphia Flyers hosted the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday, Oct. 30, and fans were treated to an unexpected guest. Gritty, the Flyers’ beloved mascot, introduced Wally, a six-foot-long alligator, during the “Lion King Cam,” a fan-favorite moment when fans at Wells Fargo

November 16, 2023

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Swarthmore Athletics Weekly Recap:

Field Hockey: Swarthmore College: 3, Franklin and Marshall College: 2 Swarthmore field hockey defeated No. 21-ranked Franklin and Marshall College in the semifinals of the Centennial Conference Tournament on Thursday night. In front of Swarthmore’s home crowd, the Garnet scored the game-winner

November 9, 2023

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Athlete of the Week – Cami Wilson ’26

Cami Wilson ’26, a sophomore from Birmingham, MI, excelled at the D3 Shootout this weekend while representing Swarthmore men’s swimming. The Centennial Athlete of the Week (11/7) broke the program record in the 50-meter freestyle with a time of 20.58. He narrowly

November 9, 2023

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