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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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Do Swatties Work in Sharples?

November 11, 2008
For many of us, Sharples is a source of nourishment, a social hub, and a conversation piece in and of itself but for a few Swatties, Dining Services (which runs Sharples) is also an employer.

“Written in the Stars:” Celebrating the Pursuit of Destiny

November 11, 2008
Against a brilliant violet-indigo background and haunting musical undertones, eight performers emanate passion and excitement in the well-choreographed scenes of original musical “Written in the Stars.” Written and directed by Charles Inniss ’09, “Written in the Stars” is a culmination of a

Earthlust campaigns for 100% wind power

November 11, 2008
Earthlust, the environmental activist group responsible for convincing the school to obtain 40% of their electrical needs through wind power, is now pushing for 100% wind power. The group hopes to convince the Sustainability Committee to adopt their proposal.
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