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Swat Says: Finals Edition

December 11, 2025
In this special Final Exams edition of Swat Says, students discuss their plans for winter break, reveal their most dreaded upcoming finals, and share their thoughts on the Swarthmore Marriage Pact.

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Athlete of the Week: Genine Collins ’27

December 11, 2025
Genine Collins ’27 is a force to be reckoned with in the pool. On Nov. 8, the junior swimmer broke Swarthmore and Centennial Conference records in the 50 freestyle with a time of 23.25, beating out her previous 23.30 school record. For

Philly’s Infamous Mascot: Gritty

December 11, 2025
The National Hockey League’s (NHL) opening day was Oct. 7 this season. As you may know, the NHL sucks the last ounce of consumerism out of sports fans by making their season span six months of 82 games per team. In the

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Serenity in Solitude

December 11, 2025
Recently, I have been conscientious of presence. The way one holds themselves. The way one walks with purpose. The way one eats alone in the glowing sunlight. Before college, I thought if one was by themself, it meant that they were lonely.

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Reviews of Ville Cuisine

January 28, 2008
Find these restaurants on the map here. To many at Swarthmore College, The Ville is just a quaint little town from whence come numerous pizzas and Chinese food delicacies that [...]

Brian Meunier at the List Gallery

January 28, 2008
A large crowd of all ages filled LPAC Cinema this past Saturday to hear a talk by artist, Brian Meunier. The lecture and slide viewing preceded the opening of his show, “Marvels of Things Created and Miraculous Aspects of Things Existing,” now

The Da Vinci Carte du Jour

January 28, 2008
Da Vinci's Cafe, formerly known as the Cheese Court, offers (in theory) an assortment of gourmet sandwiches, baked goods, and coffee-based drinks. They have a reputation for being a bit [...]

Student Council 411

January 27, 2008
The Student Council met for the first time this semester yesterday. Their regular meeting time will be 3:30pm in the the Parrish foyer. Half of the Council is new: Vice [...]

From Stump to Sculpture

January 27, 2008
The Bender Oak, cut down over the summer after years of decline, has now been transformed into a piece of art. Artist Marty Long used an oak leaf as his [...]
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