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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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Crowd-pleasing divas wow at Willets Idol

April 4, 2005
The first annual Swarthmore version of the popular television series American Idol debuted Friday night in Mephistos. Willets Idol, complete with cynical judges and enthusiastic singers belting cheesy pop numbers, [...]

Top recruit declares for NBA draft

April 1, 2005
The exodus of top high school senior basketball players to the National Basketball Association continued yesterday as Brandon Hodsdon not-'09 declared for the NBA draft. Hodsdon had previously signed a [...]

Weekend roundup

April 1, 2005
We know what you have to do this weekend. Oh yes, do we ever know. You're going an exciting trip to McCabe or Cornell. And you won't leave except to [...]