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Running Sucks, and That’s Why I Love it

For most, the act of running is an activity often associated with stiff muscles, burning lungs, and unending, unyielding pain. As a current collegiate soccer player and longtime athlete, it would be nice to say I disagree with these common sentiments. Perhaps
November 21, 2024

Weekly Recap

Men’s Basketball Swarthmore College 82, Penn State Harrisburg 65 At Tarble Pavilion on Saturday afternoon, Swarthmore College men’s basketball played Penn State Harrisburg to pocket their first win of the season. Soon after both teams hit a 3-pointer each, the Garnet scored
November 21, 2024

Athlete of the Week: Emme Hansard ’25

Emme Hansard ’25 is an outside back on the women’s soccer team from Sherman Oaks, CA. She has been an indispensable part of the Garnet since recovering from a knee injury her first year. Hansard has started and played in every single
November 14, 2024

Sixers Edge Out Hornets in Overtime, 107-105

This past Sunday at the Wells Fargo Center, the Philadelphia Sixers beat the Charlotte Hornets 107-105, in an overtime thriller. The Sixers were without their two All-star players, Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid. Maxey was out with an injured hamstring against the
November 14, 2024

Weekly Recap

Men’s Basketball Swarthmore College 64, Hampden-Sydney College 81 In their opening game of the season, Swarthmore men’s basketball fell to No. 23 Hampden-Sydney College at Tarble Pavilion. The opening minutes began with a strong Tigers team that led the scoreboard for the
November 14, 2024

Weekly Recap

Men’s Cross Country Centennial Championships, 4th of 9 On Saturday afternoon, Swarthmore College men’s cross country runners lined up alongside their competition at the Centennial Conference Championships. After eight kilometers of racing, the Garnet finished fourth out of the nine conference teams.
November 7, 2024

Athlete of the Week: Christian Bignotti ’25

Christian Bignotti ’25 is a goalkeeper on the men’s soccer team hailing from Santiago, Chile. The Garnet won their last conference game on Saturday 7-2 against Haverford College, where Bignotti had one save in 54 minutes of play on his senior night.
November 7, 2024

Philadelphia 76ers Off to Rough Start Without Embiid

Seven games into the 2024-25 season, the 76ers sit bottom of the Eastern Conference, managing just one win without their All-Star center Joel Embiid. Embiid has been out with “left knee management” since his Olympic gold-medal performance with Team USA back in
November 7, 2024

Athlete of the Week: Sophia Hitchingham ’25

Sophia Hitchingham ’25 is a forward on the field hockey team from Yardley, PA. The senior captain has been an essential part of the team, leading the Garnet to two conference semifinals and the championship last year. Hitchingham has also helped the
October 31, 2024
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