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AI Is Not Inevitable

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November 12, 2026
Olivia Huang ’29 challenges the popular belief that increasing reliance on artificial intelligence is unavoidable and urges readers to embrace the human spirit.

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Athlete of the Week: Dylan Myrick ’30

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November 12, 2026
First-year Dylan Myrick is a freestyle, Individual Medley (IM), and breaststroke specialist for the Swarthmore men’s swim team. The Eugene, OR resident swam at his first collegiate meet on Oct. 24, where Swarthmore, Franklin & Marshall College, Ursinus College, and Dickinson College

Fueling the Phoenix: Newly Extended Dining Hall Hours

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November 5, 2026
For much of Swarthmore’s history, students faced the reality of Sharples’ abbreviated hours: if you didn’t make it by the 8 p.m. closing time, you were going into the night without dinner. Student athletes would oftentimes be forced into rushing to the

Athlete of the Week: Isabel Adam ’28

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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

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Lang Center Hosts Panel of Pulitzer Center Journalists

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March 21, 2024
On March 20, the Lang Center for Civic and Social Responsibility hosted a panel on “Investigative Reporting and Police Accountability” as part of its ongoing partnership with the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting. The event was moderated by Lang Visiting Professor for

Administration Considers Discontinuing Essie’s Meal Swipes 

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March 21, 2024
Recently, Swarthmore Dining operations have undergone significant changes, including the opening of the new Dining Center in Fall 2022. The Dining Center expanded food options and improved facilities. Sharples, the former dining hall, was relaunched as a new student center, Sharples Commons,

Swarthmore Athlete of the Week: Isabela Bloomquist ’25

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March 21, 2024
Isabela Bloomquist ’25, a junior from Boulder, CO, was instrumental in Swarthmore women’s lacrosse’s victory against Savannah College of Art and Design last Friday. Swarthmore traveled to Savannah, GA, for a Spring Break trip and to compete against the No. 4-ranked NAIA

Swarthmore Athletics Weekly Recap

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March 21, 2024
Softball: Swarthmore College: 1, Catholic University: 8 Swarthmore softball traveled to Clermont, FL, for Spring Break. In a double-header on Thursday, the Garnet first faced Catholic University and fell 8-1. Swarthmore recorded just one hit and two errors. Notable Players: Jordan Jackson

Giselle at the Philadelphia Ballet: A Review

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March 21, 2024
The Philadelphia Ballet’s “Giselle” is a masterclass in classical ballet. In two acts, it tells the story of a peasant girl, Giselle, and her tragic love story with Albrecht, a nobleman pretending to be a peasant. When a rival in love reveals

A Critique of Eminent Domain

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March 21, 2024
The Fifth Amendment of the United States Constitution protects citizens from improper seizure of their property. It states, “…nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.” The stipulation that private property can be taken from citizens if it
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Spring Break at Swarthmore

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March 21, 2024
Although Spring Break gives students time to go home or travel, many opt to stay on campus. Because of Swarthmore’s participation in the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority’s (SEPTA) Key Advantage UPass Program – which gives students up to 240 free rides on
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