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Swarthmore Fall Teams Close Out the Regular Season

October 22, 2026
As the weather at Swarthmore has chilled considerably since the beginning of the fall sports season, the Garnet must turn up their competitive heat. Field Hockey | Overall: 10-4 | Conference: 6-1 Led by Head Coach Hannah Harris, Swarthmore field hockey continues

Athlete of the Week: Melissa Eyer ’28

October 8, 2026
Junior Melissa Eyer ’28 is a force to be reckoned with on the volleyball court. In her third collegiate season, the libero continues to anchor the Garnet defense. In her freshman year, Eyer swept the Centennial Conference Rookie of the Year, Centennial

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

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Sweet Exhale

October 22, 2026
Megumi Jindo '28 writes a poem about what it feels like when the first sweeps of autumn fall: solemn and quiet.

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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Swarthmore Has Lost Its Culture

October 21, 2021
We have just passed the midpoint of October, and there has not been one mention of Bocktober. In fact, it seems like Swarthmore has completely lost its “Bock-culture.” Over the past three semesters, the pandemic has caused the student body to fracture.

The SHA Organization: Missing Faculty Health Advisor

October 21, 2021
At Swarthmore, sexual health advocates are the go-to people for finding resources for safe sex, including condoms and other contraceptives, learning about healthy relationships, and navigating sexuality. This year, however, the SHA organization’s mission is struggling after SHA mentor and Violence Prevention

Red Light, Green Light: On Watching Squid Game

October 21, 2021
“Please tell me you’re not writing a review on ‘Squid Game.’” So said my colleague at The Phoenix when I mentioned I’d recently watched the hugely popular TV show. “There have already been so many reviews,” he continued. And he’s right; the

Jewel Tones in July: Life in a Vital Marsh

October 21, 2021
Eagle Marsh, a 831-acre wetland nature preserve in my hometown of Fort Wayne, Indiana, is one of the best places on the planet. It’s not up for discussion — it’s just a fact. The Little River Wetlands Project acquired the land in

Locke and Key Falls Short of Its Goal

October 21, 2021
Hello again friends and welcome back! This week, I’m reviewing “Locke and Key,” a supernatural horror series streaming on Netflix. Season one of “Locke and Key” was released on Feb. 7, 2021, and season 2 will come out Saturday, Oct. 22. “Locke
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