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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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UPenn Professor Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter

November 27, 2007
UPenn Economics professor Rafael Robb pleaded guilty yesterday morning to charges of voluntary manslaughter. According to The Daily Pennsylvanian, Robb had been intending to present an alibi defense when his [...]

What’s Wrong With the Bells?

November 20, 2007
We get this question about once a month, just like clockwork. Unless you see a pterodactyl flying into the bell tower or they start playing the national anthem, you can consider this the final word on bells.