Millions of Americans will go to the polls next Tuesday amidst rising political dissatisfaction. Here’s what Swatties will see on their ballots, as well
Trajan Finarelli '30 argues that we should be open to considering the potential merits of stricter Voter ID legislation and proposes some solutions of his own.
In this edition of Swat Says, students rank Tri-Co mascots, weigh in on the Garnet Weekend and Halloween overlap, and reflect on their caffeine habits.
Outside hitter Isabel Adam ’28 has been lighting it up for the Swarthmore volleyball team this fall. She came into this season with extensive on-court experience, playing in all but one game in her first two years at Swarthmore, and earning All-Centennial
On a beautiful Friday afternoon, July 24, 2026, LeBron James announced to the world that he would continue his illustrious career by signing with the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year, eight-million-dollar contract. Widely regarded as the best professional basketball player of all
A crowd of 18,000 chants in unison to the beat of the fan section drums. It’s the 86th minute of the match, and the U.S. Women’s National Team is down 2-1 to reigning World Cup Champions, Spain. The beat continues. The left
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.
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
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.
My name is Omari Scott and I am running for Campus Life Representative. As a sophomore, I have had the great opportunity to meet so many of you, and learn about the issues our community faces. That is why I am excited
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
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.
Student Council discussed the new course recommendation site, the upcoming Board of Manager's meeting (particularly the luncheon open to students), and the idea of focusing meetings each week on one particular topic, among other things.
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