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Athlete of the Week: Isabel Adam ’28

November 5, 2026
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

LeBron James: The 76ers’ New Addition

October 29, 2026
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

USWNT Wins Friendly Against Spain in Chester, PA

October 29, 2026
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

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DU to be a Dry Frat

March 31, 2009
Following the lead of the Women’s Resource Center, Delta Upsilon has announced its decision to become a dry fraternity, effective immediately.

Spec Chooses Swarthmore, Forfeits Dreams

March 31, 2009
John Smith '13 isn't fully aware of it yet, but checking the "I'm Coming!" box on that acceptance letter he got yesterday means that he has just given up all hope of ever changing the world.

Better Know a Dorm Creature! With Willets Cat

March 31, 2009
With the housing lotteries coming up soon, the Gazette decided to sit down with the Swatties who know their dorms best, the Dorm Creatures! This week, we interview Willets Cat, the favored feline of the campus’ well-known basically-sophomore dorm.

College Considers Big Cuts in 2010-2011

March 31, 2009
Many Swarthmore departments, including ITS, the library system, Human Resources, and Facilities, have been told to prepare for significant budget cuts if the economy (and the College's endowment) doesn't start to turn around by 2010.

The Perils and Possibilities of “Pericles”

March 26, 2009
“Therefore, my lord, go travel for a while,” says Helicanus to Pericles and these words of advice are certainly followed in Shakespeare’s “Pericles, Prince of Tyre.” The play, an adventure that floats the audience across the Mediterranean, is opening tonight in the