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The Best 60 Days of Sports?

February 26, 2026
The past few weeks have seen sports fans and non-fans alike turn their attention towards the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan, Italy. Milan has offered a plethora of noteworthy moments, ranging from ski-jump suit scandals to overtime hockey thrillers, giving viewers

Athlete of the Week: Jack McHenry ’27

February 26, 2026
Jack McHenry ’27, originally from Park City, UT, is a faceoff player who has had an amazing career, with more to come this spring and in his final season in 2027. McHenry boasts a faceoff win percentage season record (2025) of 0.677,

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Athlete of the Week: Mehra den Braven ’20

October 12, 2017
Volleyball standout Mehra den Braven ’20 has thrived so far in her second year on the team. An outside hitter hailing from Santa Clara, Calif., den Braven has captured All-Tournament honors for the second straight weekend, as the Garnet have extended their

Taking a closer look at the CO-OP

October 12, 2017
The Swarthmore CO-OP has been a part of the Swarthmore community for over 80 years, and its status as the only grocery store in the ville makes it popular among both residents of the borough and students. The college’s relationship with the

Updated Clery data sheds light on crime trends

October 12, 2017
According to the 2017 Annual Fire Safety and Security Report, last year resulted in the highest reported Violence Against Women Act offences since 2012, 19, and the first act of arson since 2012. Oppositely, larceny is the lowest since 2012, 36, as

Athletes Send Prayers for Vegas

October 12, 2017
Though a few calls for political action have been sprinkled throughout the array of tweets, Facebook posts, and statements about the tragic shooting that occurred in Las Vegas recently, the responses have overwhelmingly just been voicings of solidarity, sadness, and support. Countless

W course for int’l students has promise

October 12, 2017
Several weeks ago, I received an e-mail inviting all international students to meet with Dr. Natalie Mera Ford, who currently serves as a Swarthmore’s Multilingual Writing Specialist. As an international student, I was interested in how college-level writing in the US differ

PGA Tour begins yet another grueling season

October 12, 2017
The new golf season is already upon us. Only two weeks following the conclusion of the 2016-17 season-ending Tour Championship, won by 23-year-old Xander Schauffele, the PGA Tour kicked off its 2017-18 season this past week at the Safeway Open in Napa,

Art as a force of change

October 12, 2017
On Thursday, Oct. 5, the environmental studies program, the Lang Center for Civic and Social Responsibility and the arts department co-hosted an event called “Imagine! Art, Environment and Social Change.” The interdisciplinary panel presentation and discussion featured three women who work at
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