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
Almost a year ago, I met Ava Babcock ’27 at Kitao. It was right after our First-Year Art Show, and Ava was organizing an event. I was struck by her confidence. She had only been at Swarthmore for a few weeks and
Curated by Visiting Assistant Professor of Art History and Environmental Studies Christopher Green, the List Gallery is showcasing “The sky loves to hear me sing: Woodland art in Transmotion.” The exhibition features artists Norval Morrisseau, Andrea Carlson, Alan Michelson, and Native Art
As dusk fell over the Paris sky, and the afternoon summer sun warmed American soil, elite middle-distance runners from around the world were toeing the line for what many would consider to be the most exciting track & field event of the
Charlotte Carleton ’27 is a center forward on the women’s soccer team from Bloomfield Hills, MI. After playing the center back position in her first-year fall season, the sophomore has started every game this season so far as a center forward. Carleton
Volleyball Swarthmore College 3, Dickinson College 0 Opening conference play at home against Dickinson College, the Garnet swept the Red Devils for a 3-0 win. Early into the match, Swarthmore led an advantage, holding off any possibility of a Dickinson comeback to
On Sep. 7, over 3,000 protesters gathered on the north side of Philadelphia’s pouring rain to protest the proposed 76 Place arena in Chinatown. Their numbers were on par with a similar demonstration last June, says Kaia Chau, one of the founders
For incoming first years, living on campus in a residence hall is always nerve-racking. Leaving the comforts of home to move into a cramped, messy double with a stranger can be daunting, but luckily, Swarthmore generously offers a myriad of choices for
This past Sunday, Lina Khan, the Biden-appointed chair of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), was featured on “60 Minutes.” On the show, she discussed her approach to leading the FTC, which enforces antitrust law and consumer protection. Her approach, along with that
The Zero Waste Plan at Swarthmore College is an initiative conducted through the work of the Environmental Services team, Green Advisors (GAs), and Community Composters. This fall, Swarthmore College’s highly public commitment to sustainability is evident across campus, from the “Zero by
As this year’s incoming class navigates a busy campus, they’re learning all about Swarthmore’s inner workings: decades-old traditions, the ins and outs of studying, eating, and sleeping, and the best spots all across campus. Since 1993, Essie Mae’s Snack Bar in Clothier