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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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A chat with the Goblin King

October 10, 2006
by Carolyn Whipple At Swarthmore College, the changing of the leaves and the cooling weather of fall are always accompanied by the distinct thwacks of foam swords and battle cries [...]

Weekend Roundup

October 6, 2006
This Saturday, the Philadelphia Open Studio Tours begin. Artists West of Broad Street will be opening their studio doors to curious visitors on free, self guided tours. A great way [...]

Tuvan throat singers perform

October 6, 2006
Last night Swarthmore hosted a performance by Huun-Huur-Tu, the world's most accomplished Tuvan ensemble. In a packed upper Tarble, the audience of students, faculty and community members listened as the [...]
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