Millions of Americans will go to the polls next Tuesday amidst rising political dissatisfaction. Here’s what Swatties will see on their ballots, as well
Trajan Finarelli '30 argues that we should be open to considering the potential merits of stricter Voter ID legislation and proposes some solutions of his own.
In this edition of Swat Says, students rank Tri-Co mascots, weigh in on the Garnet Weekend and Halloween overlap, and reflect on their caffeine habits.
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
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
Joost Almekinders ’27 is a senior captain on the Swarthmore men’s soccer team, capping off his collegiate career with a dominant final season after injuries limited him to just three games during his junior year. Hailing from Arlington, VA, he has tallied
Bess: Readers, all good things must come to an end. Grace: It’s true. Bess: And that is why Grace and I are sad to announce that we will watch the Olympics for the final time. Grace: It’s the ending of a trilogy.
In celebration of Valentine’s Day, the library of the college where I’m currently studying abroad ran a special event: students could email the librarian expressing their interest in having a blind date with a book. The next day, students would go to
Sophie Rotival ’25, a first year from Seattle, Washington, won two golds in the 100 and 200 Y Breast and a silver in 200 Y IM this past week, as both Swarthmore men’s and women’s swimming won their Centennial Conference Championships. Jacinta
Men’s Baseball Swarthmore: 14, Montclair State: 5 Swarthmore baseball won their opening game of the season this Saturday, Feb. 19, beating Montclair State 14-5. In the eighth inning the Garnet scored an impressive seven runs to cement their victory. Notable players: Luke
Thirty athletes took the ice in the Olympic women’s singles figure skating event last week in Beijing. Of the 30, eighteen were teenagers, and the entire field posted a median age of nineteen. The youngest skater was fifteen-year-old Kamila Valieva of the
Brandon Rainwater ’22 is a senior majoring in economics and honors political science with an honors minor in philosophy. He isn’t one to back down from a challenge; on top of being a core member of SwatVotes and Swat Students for Biden
Never in my wildest dreams would I have thought I’d say this, but it’s about to get nutty! I am writing this as I wait for Newt the Squirrel to come back: he agreed to give me his take on chipmunk-squirrel relations
Since 2020, the Swarthmore CO-OP has offered a selection of beer, wine, and other alcoholic beverages, helping to fulfill the needs of a campus with a substantial student body living entirely off of repressed feelings and Natty Light. My experience with alcohol
Saying “Alexa, open Mary’s Domain” or “OK Google, talk to Mary’s Domain” (depending on the voice assistant of your choice) will cause your device to begin reading today’s menus at Sharples, Essie Mae’s, and other campus dining locations. But how did this
The Swarthmore Campus & Community Store is the premier on-campus destination for textbooks, toiletries, and anything in between. Its primary offering, however, is an array of Swarthmore-themed clothing and merchandise that welcome students and visitors as they walk through the store’s front