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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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Alex Lerner, Guitar Hero

December 12, 2007
During October break, Alex Lerner '09 had planned to stay on campus. But one phone call changed that: he instead bought an $800 ticket onto a plane that left three hours later for L.A. Why? There was a Guitar Hero tournament, and

Sports Update 12/10

December 11, 2007
Moravian Greyhounds race past men's basketball... honors roll in for "the 2007 Philadelphia Inquirer Women's Soccer Academic Performer of the Year" and the second-winningest coach in Swarthmore basketball history, find out who inside.

SHIP Organizes Clothing Drive

December 11, 2007
During the weeks immediately before and after winter break, the student-run organization SHIP (Serving the Homeless In Philadelphia) will be collecting used clothing and blankets to bring to a shelter [...]

Student Council 411

December 10, 2007
Council discusses Dining Services, the Philly Shuttle, and anti-oppression training--also, vote on a poll that involves money!