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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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Hannah Joo '16 and Bryn Mawr student Léma Andrews-Hirano perform at the RnM showPhoto by Ellen Sanchez-Huerta '13

National Football League sued for trademark infringement

February 11, 2016
National Football League sued for defamation and trademark infringement Santa Clara— The Northern Fowl Legion (NFL), a global non-profit organization invested in the conservation of rare birds and raptors, plans to sue the National Football League on grounds of defamation and trademark

Feminism and the first female president

February 11, 2016
Let me preface this by saying that I have been a Hillary supporter for as long as I can remember. Young-aspiring-politician Simran saw her as the beacon of hope for all women who dreamt of enacting change through public policy and leadership.

Badminton Carries Rich History into Season

February 11, 2016
Unknown to most, Swarthmore offers the opportunity to play a game that originated in ancient European and Asian civilizations more than two thousand years ago. Yes, we have a “battledore and shuttlecock” team! Can’t find it on our athletics website? Try searching
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Solas Brings Celtic Tradition to World Cafe Live

February 11, 2016
Editor’s note: This article was initially published in The Daily Gazette, Swarthmore’s online, daily newspaper founded in Fall 1996. As of Fall 2018, the DG has merged with The Phoenix. See the about page to read more about the DG. This past
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Inside the Pussy: The First Time

February 11, 2016
Editor’s note: This article was initially published in The Daily Gazette, Swarthmore’s online, daily newspaper founded in Fall 1996. As of Fall 2018, the DG has merged with The Phoenix. See the about page to read more about the DG. I am
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