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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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Night of Scenes offers wit and whimsy

December 2, 2005
This weekend, Drama Board's Night of Scenes, running at 7 o'clock on December 3 and 4 in Science Center 101, promises to entertain and amuse Swarthmore audiences. Featuring three distinctive [...]

Kohl discusses Rosa Parks story

December 2, 2005
Students, faculty, and visitors alike crowded into the Scheuer Room late yesterday afternoon as Mr. Herbert Kohl held a lecture discussing his newly published book, "She Would Not Be Moved: [...]

Who are the women in black?

November 30, 2005
Observant members of the Swarthmore community may have noticed a group of women in black keeping silent vigil at the train station from five to six on Friday evenings. For [...]

Student council platforms

November 30, 2005
Student Council elections begin Thursday for the one-year positions of Co-President, Student Events Advisor, Campus Life Representative, Campus Relations Representative, Appointments Chair, and Secretary. Online voting will be held Thursday, [...]
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