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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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Board Meeting Updates

May 6, 2009
Last Saturday, the Board of Managers convened for its annual meeting of the school year to act on the remainder of the 2009-2010 budget for the College, including deciding to hold salaries at the same level as last year.

Armed Intruder Discovered in Wharton

May 5, 2009
On Monday, May 4th, around 7 PM, Swarthmore Police and College Public Safety were summoned to the Wharton residence hall after reports of an armed intruder in the dorm. According to a Public Safety Bulletin issued to students last night, a female

Staff and Students React to Possible Health Care Cuts

April 30, 2009
Three weeks ago, College Treasurer Suzanne Welsh and Vice President of Human Resources Melanie Young held several meetings for staff to discuss the college's financial situation and possible cuts to staff salary and benefits. Students and staff were alarmed by the potential

Davalos, Choy, and Moya at the List

April 29, 2009
Yesterday in the List Gallery, Senior majors Adrian Davalos, Genise Choy, and Sebastian Moya opened their senior exhibits. Their work will remain on display in the List through May 4.
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