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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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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

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