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Playing the Free Agent Game

As we get further and further away from the month of October, the pinnacle month of the baseball season, fans and players alike are kicking back and relaxing in their recliners at home, patiently awaiting for the season to start back up
December 3, 2015

Field Hockey Season Review, On and Off the Field

Although the numbers on their record may not show it, this season was a big improvement for the Swarthmore field hockey team. The women worked diligently throughout the 2015 fall season to improve their standings from the 2014 season and made definitive
December 3, 2015

Technology and Officiating

As much as some of the problems in professional sports today may seem endless, issues with officiating are genuinely intertwined with the ideas of sports themselves. No genuine sport just moves calmly along without someone having to make a call about
November 19, 2015

Pep Club Builds School Spirit

While there is never a lack of athletic events on Swarthmore’s campus, there is often a disappointing lack of attendance. Fortunately, Bella Levine ’18 and Clare Perez ’18, two student-athletes who have experienced this lack of support firsthand, have taken the initiative
November 19, 2015

How Sweet It Is: Garnet Advances To NCAA Round of 16

Like a phoenix reborn from the ashes, the women’s soccer team has reveled in their second chance opportunity. Though Swarthmore (18-2-1) will never be able to get back that tough loss against Johns Hopkins in the Centennial Conference Championship, the team is on the
November 19, 2015

Weekend Roundup

Women’s Soccer This weekend featured a whirlwind of emotions for the women’s soccer team. As the top seed in the Centennial Conference tournament, the Garnet had high expectations. In Saturday’s semifinals versus Ursinus, the team did not disappoint. Though the teams were
November 12, 2015

Greg Hardy and Domestic Violence in the NFL

CONTENT WARNING: Domestic Violence Greg Hardy is a 27-year-old defensive end who has played for the Carolina Panthers and Dallas Cowboys during his five-year career. While he is a dominant on-field presence at times, the young star has recently gained notoriety for a
November 12, 2015

Royals Crowned Champions For First Time Since 1985

After embarrassing the New York Mets twice in New York and twice back home in Missouri, the Kansas City Royals have taken the crown and emerged as 2015 World Series Champions. This is the first time the Royals have taken home the
November 12, 2015

Men’s Rugby Feels Revitalized

Back for their 31st season, the Swarthmore men’s rugby team is looking to revitalize a recently discouraged program. For the past three years, struggles have been plentiful for the club team. Lack of player commitment, manpower, and team standards all contributed to
November 5, 2015

On home-field women’s soccer looks primed to repeat

Heading into last Saturday, the Centennial Conference playoff picture was a simple one. With a win over Haverford (11-5-1, CC: 4-5-1), Swarthmore (15-1-0, CC: 9-0-1) could capture the regular season title, the number one seed in the tournament and home-field advantage throughout
November 5, 2015
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