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Athlete of the Week: Quinn Weygandt ’26

Quinn Weygandt ’26, a sophomore from Madison, WI, had a record-breaking weekend at Swarthmore swimming’s home opener against Salisbury University and Ursinus College. Weygandt proved her dominance in several events. She set a Swarthmore program record and Centennial Conference record in the

December 7, 2023

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Swarthmore Athletics Weekly Recap

Men’s Swimming: Swarthmore College: 263, Ursinus College: 65 Swarthmore College: 207, Salisbury University: 125 Swarthmore men’s swimming defeated Ursinus College and Salisbury University at home on Friday and Saturday, remaining unbeaten in the Centennial Conference and boasting a 5-1 overall record. The

December 7, 2023

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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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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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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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