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Weekly Column: Swat Says

February 12, 2026
In this edition of Swat Says, students share their opinions on the upcoming Screw Your Roommate Valentine's tradition, reveal their thoughts on the weekend's Super Bowl and halftime show, and discuss how they're celebrating Black History Month (and name their three favorite Black people).

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For When Your Body Stops You

February 12, 2026
If we’ve talked in the last year, you probably know I’m in marathon training. For almost a year, I’ve maintained a weekly 40-mile-plus training schedule. It’s something I’m consistent about because I love the hobby. I don’t run for physical gains or

Athlete of the Week: Theo Teszler ’28

February 12, 2026
Theo Teszler ’28, hailing from Newton, MA, is a sophomore who is coming off a superb first-year induction into college track and field. The sprinter boasts a 48.31-second program-record performance in the 400-meter race. While carrying out this career best in the

Haruki Murakami’s Memoir on Running

February 5, 2026
As a fervent member of Haruki Murakami’s cult following, my interest was piqued when I learned of his self-coined “somewhat of a memoir” focused on his running journey. I first encountered this book much, much after its 2007 release because it is

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The Sports World’s Super Bowl Reactions

February 20, 2025
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

Weekly Column: Swat Says

February 20, 2025
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.

Swarthmore Friends Meeting: Letter to the Editor

February 20, 2025
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

Think Globally, Act Locally

February 13, 2025
When it became certain that the Philadelphia Eagles would win Super Bowl LIX on Sunday night, many Swarthmore community members celebrated with a rush to Broad Street, a cheer in staff living rooms or student dorms, or a plan for merch to
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