In the inaugural article of our new Opinions series “Office Hours,” various Swarthmore faculty members share their thoughts on the role of professors in services of the liberal arts.
In this edition of Swat Says, students share their favorite dining hall meal, reveal the craziest thing they've heard from a professor in class, and discuss the buildings with the worst vibes on campus.
Swarthmore women’s soccer forward Lauren Lior ’27 hails from Fairfield, CT, and is a graduate of Greens Farms Academy. During her first year with the Garnet, she had a stellar season, breaking into the starting lineup, and cementing herself as an integral
As we head into the middle of the fall semester, Swarthmore’s sports schedules will become increasingly busy. While exams and paper deadlines approach quickly, varsity athletic teams plunge into the middle of conference play, when the significance of winning is the most
In the post-COVID era, the art of dressing well seems to have slowly and sadly started to fade into antiquity. No longer are the schools of America flooded with fashion-forward students determined to dress their best. Chic jeans and sweaters are disappearing,
Welcome to “How To Do Things You Suck At,” every Swattie’s go-to guide on how to try something new and (eventually) succeed in it. Want to learn how to crochet? Play badminton? You’ve found the right place, then. Every month, you’ll follow
When I think of the first person I’d want to interview for AOTW, it would be Nico Johnson ’26. Having the chance to collaborate with him on two theater pieces, I’ve seen firsthand his infectious energy and remarkable ability to bring characters
Theo Teszler is a first-year Track and Field athlete from Newton, MA. He went to Newton North High School and is a prospective engineering major. Teszler predominantly runs the 400-meter race and has now broken two programs records in this event. Katie
Robert Frost famously said: “One who concerns himself with the sound of sense more than the subject is an artist.” What is beyond an artist? What is beyond art? What do you call someone who masterfully weaves words and sounds, and stitches
Cayla and I were discussing the horses in New York. People were protesting the horse-drawn carriages that carry people around Central Park; they said that it was unethical for the horses to be confined to the sidewalk-laden environment. That the horses should
Episode 1 of Dorms on Campus We all live in dorms. That’s a given for 95% of the student body. I think there’s a universal experience that each Swattie goes through during their time here, and that’s the oh-so-wonderful dormitory life! Dormitory
On Sunday, Feb. 9, the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22, earning their second championship in franchise history. There was no question about who would come out on top, as the Eagles scored 34 unanswered points before the Chiefs responded
Did you know that France is the second largest market for rap albums in the world? In fact, some French artists sell more units than their American counterparts. However, Americans know hardly anything about French hip-hop. I hope to do my part
My main motivation for learning Russian has always been related to my family. Since my mom was Romanian-Moldovan, her side of the family spoke Russian and Romanian, but not much English. While Romanian is more of my “heritage” language, Russian is taught
This or That from the Swarthmore community: What did you do for Valentine’s Day? Joshua Ovadia ’25: I competed at a mock trial tournament. As part of this mock trial tournament, I went with a team to American University in Washington, DC.
To the editor, On Sunday, Feb. 9, Swarthmore Friends Meeting approved the following minute: Swarthmore Monthly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends fully supports Philadelphia Yearly Meeting (PYM) for the courage and conviction shown in joining New England Yearly Meeting, Baltimore