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A Day in the Life of a Volleyball Player

October 8, 2026
Before arriving at Swarthmore, I thought I knew what being a collegiate student-athlete would look like. Although most of the basics are as expected, there are many small thrills and daily traditions ingrained in my life that I would never have anticipated

Athlete of the Week: Charlotte Martin ’28

October 1, 2026
Charlotte Martin ’28 is a junior runner for the Swarthmore women’s cross country team. Hailing from Southlake, TX, Martin led the Garnet with a 17th-place finish at the Haverford Main Line Invitational event on Friday, Sept. 18. She ran a personal-record time

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On Living Liminally

October 8, 2026
Kush Kaur ’28 reflects on her relationship with her Nani ma’s house — a place intertwined with her hometown, past, family, and sense of self.

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Police Blotter — The Summer Rundown

September 9, 2009
While students were away, crime continued in the maybe-not-quite-so-quiet town of Swarthmore. Notes from the calls police handled over the summer, including: theft, assault, underage drinking, (BB gun) shootings (of windows), and advice on how to handle solicitors when they come knocking.

A History of Hazing – Swat Circa 1917

September 8, 2009
Welcome to Swarthmore, class of 2013! You may have noticed that no upperclassmen have yet reprimanded you for wearing loud socks, forced you to sing for the rest of us, or challenged you to a wrestling contest. You're welcome, but just remember

Better Know a Dean! with Diane Anderson

September 7, 2009
Diane Anderson, the Acting Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and a professor in the Educational Studies department, talks about her new job, her life in general, and what books college students should read.

How First Fridays Are Reinventing Swarthmore’s Ville

September 7, 2009
Swarthmore's First Friday was inspired by similar events in Philly and Media. But while their events are known for their bustling nature, the organizers of Swarthmore's First Fridays wanted to preserve the quaint charm of their "sleepy little town". Yet this month's

Preparations for Departure at the Philly Fringe

September 6, 2009
Photos from Preparations for Departure, at the Philly Fringe Festival. The show is by the Matchbox Theater Company: Swarthmore '09 alumni Colin Aarons, Jessie Bear, Dan Perelstein, Sasha Shahidi, and Jackie Vitale, as well as Emma Ferguson '10.

Haverford Party Raided by State Police, 31 Cited

September 4, 2009
One of the semester's biggest parties at Haverford was raided by state police Thursday night; they were tipped off by an anonymous source (reputedly a Bi-Co student). More information was gathered via the event's public Facebook listing. 27 Haverford and four Bryn
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