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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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Did the Ravens Defense Find its Swagger?

October 21, 2021
Ever since Don ‘Wink’ Martindale became the Baltimore Ravens’ defensive coordinator in 2018, his defense has been one of the NFL’s most elite. From 2018-2020, the Ravens did not rank lower than seventh in total defense, and even finished first in the

Good Team Wins Again

October 21, 2021
Ask anyone in my family and they will tell you I do not like the St. Louis Cardinals. When I was six years old, the Cardinals defeated my beloved Detroit Tigers in the 2006 World Series. I was crushed. I’ve held a
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Reality Meets Fall Break

October 21, 2021
Act 1: Back to the Start [The pathways through Swarthmore College’s lush grounds empty out with the sound of luggage wheels all combining in a cacophony of oscillating friction against the unrefined stone. The dark moon says its prayers for a relaxing
Two people whose faces are covered with the "Delta" symbol

The Dastardly Delta Conspiracy

October 21, 2021
While taking a shower a few weeks ago, I glanced up at the shower head and noticed a curious detail: the word “Delta” inscribed on the rim. “Hmm,” I thought. “That’s an odd and unfortunate coincidence, what with the Delta variant going

Athlete of the Week: Sierra Tyson ’23

October 21, 2021
Currently seated at second place for the most digs in the Centennial Conference, Sierra Tyson, a sophomore from San Francisco, CA, has been playing an operative role in Swarthmore volleyball’s success. Tyson helped secure the victory against Ursinus College this past Tuesday

Weekend Recap

October 21, 2021
Men’s Golf This past weekend, Swarthmore’s golf team finished out their fall season at the Gino Bondi Memorial Tournament at Glenmaura National Golf Club. Securing a second place finish behind Franklin & Marshall, the Garnet shot 633. Swarthmore golf will resume competitions

Men’s Soccer Poised for Postseason

October 21, 2021
With the regular soccer season coming to a close and the Centennial Conference tournament right around the corner, Swarthmore men’s soccer is looking strong and confident. Ranked second in the conference with an impressive 4-1-1 conference record and 9-2-2 overall record, they
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