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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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A Retrospective Look at Honors

February 27, 2008
In the past few weeks, Swarthmore's sophomores have been trying to choose whether to do the Honors Program. It's a very different choice now than it was just fifteen years [...]

Hola Hermosa, Negrita

February 27, 2008
From the time I got off the plane in Ezeiza International Airport, to when I entered my apartment for lunch today, I have been hit on, whistled at, or flirted [...]

Sports Update 2/26

February 26, 2008
MEN'S BASKETBALL: Kurman Named Centennial Player of the Week Swarthmore guard Matt Kurman was named Centennial Conference (CC) Co-Player of the Week for men's basketball on Feb. 25, as announced [...]

The WA Program Needs You

February 26, 2008
Do you have a hallmate, friend or classmate who is a good listener, advice giver, or generally the type of person with whom you’d feel comfortable talking about your writing? [...]

A Closer Look at the Face Behind the Bar

February 26, 2008
The queues in the Kohlberg coffee bar snake through the main lounge, five minutes before class. For those myriad students, faculty, other regulars and visitors impatiently waiting for their drink, [...]