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Weekly Column: Swat Says

October 2, 2025
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.

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Athlete of the Week: Lauren Lior ’27

October 9, 2025
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

WSOC Day in the Life: Away Game vs. Muhlenberg College

October 9, 2025
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

Campus Journal

First-Years Flaunt Fashion

October 2, 2025
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,

How To Do Things You Suck At: Lesson One

September 25, 2025
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

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Swarthmore Athletics Weekly Recap

March 21, 2024
Softball: Swarthmore College: 1, Catholic University: 8 Swarthmore softball traveled to Clermont, FL, for Spring Break. In a double-header on Thursday, the Garnet first faced Catholic University and fell 8-1. Swarthmore recorded just one hit and two errors. Notable Players: Jordan Jackson

Giselle at the Philadelphia Ballet: A Review

March 21, 2024
The Philadelphia Ballet’s “Giselle” is a masterclass in classical ballet. In two acts, it tells the story of a peasant girl, Giselle, and her tragic love story with Albrecht, a nobleman pretending to be a peasant. When a rival in love reveals

A Critique of Eminent Domain

March 21, 2024
The Fifth Amendment of the United States Constitution protects citizens from improper seizure of their property. It states, “…nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.” The stipulation that private property can be taken from citizens if it
Cherry Blossoms on Campus

Spring Break at Swarthmore

March 21, 2024
Although Spring Break gives students time to go home or travel, many opt to stay on campus. Because of Swarthmore’s participation in the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority’s (SEPTA) Key Advantage UPass Program – which gives students up to 240 free rides on
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