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Swat Says: Finals Edition

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December 11, 2025
In this special Final Exams edition of Swat Says, students discuss their plans for winter break, reveal their most dreaded upcoming finals, and share their thoughts on the Swarthmore Marriage Pact.

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Athlete of the Week: Genine Collins ’27

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December 11, 2025
Genine Collins ’27 is a force to be reckoned with in the pool. On Nov. 8, the junior swimmer broke Swarthmore and Centennial Conference records in the 50 freestyle with a time of 23.25, beating out her previous 23.30 school record. For

Philly’s Infamous Mascot: Gritty

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December 11, 2025
The National Hockey League’s (NHL) opening day was Oct. 7 this season. As you may know, the NHL sucks the last ounce of consumerism out of sports fans by making their season span six months of 82 games per team. In the

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Serenity in Solitude

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December 11, 2025
Recently, I have been conscientious of presence. The way one holds themselves. The way one walks with purpose. The way one eats alone in the glowing sunlight. Before college, I thought if one was by themself, it meant that they were lonely.

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Abstract AF: Hilma af Klint’s Evolution

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January 31, 2019
The remarkable spiraling structure of the Guggenheim Museum compels museumgoers to experience art along an upwards, evolving pathway. In “Hilma af Klint: Paintings for the Future,” exhibit and environment intertwine as af Klint’s revolutionary pieces evolve right along with us. At the

The Swatter: December 17 – December 24

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December 24, 2018
Dorm Room Smoke Detector Alarm Date: Monday, December 17, 2018 Time: 2:08 PM Location: Wharton Residence Hall Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a smoke detector alarm in Wharton Residence Hall. There was no smoke or fire. lt was determined that the detector

The Swatter: December 10 – December 17

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December 17, 2018
Investigation of Person(s) Date: Monday, December 10, 2018 Time: 2:04 PM Location: Trotter Hall Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a noise complaint at Wharton Residence Hall. The Swarthmore students were identified and left the area without incident. Status: Closed Accident Date: Monday,

The Swatter: December 3 – December 10

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December 10, 2018
Investigation of Conditions Date: Wednesday, December 5, 2018 Time: 1:01 AM Location: Wharton Residence Hall Synopsis: While on patrol, Public Safety discovered a vending machine unsecured in Wharton Residence Hall. There was no damage or signs of theft. Matter under investigation. Status:

6 SGO Members Eligible for Impeachment; Appeals Possible

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December 6, 2018
Student Government Organization president Gilbert Orbea ’19 and vice-president Kat Capossela ’21 have spearheaded a charge this semester to push back against the widespread campus perception that SGO is ineffective. On October 28, Capossela introduced a new attendance policy, which states that

On the Palestinian Question

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December 6, 2018
The question with which Israel consistently grapples is: what should we do with the land between the river and the sea? I claim the state’s actions with regards to this question are perpetuating the principles of apartheid. Karl Marx’s piece “On the
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