Dean of Admissions explains how Swarthmore recruits and enrolls students while sustaining its test-optional policy amid national debates over standardized testing.
In this special Final Exams edition of Swat Says, students discuss their plans for winter break, reveal their most dreaded upcoming finals, and share their thoughts on the Swarthmore Marriage Pact.
Nayla Punjabi '26 shares her experiences at Middlebury's Experiential Learning Conference, where herself and two other Swarthmore students learned about systems mapping, a technique which encourages a holistic and strategic approach to problem-solving.
Genine Collins ’27 is a force to be reckoned with in the pool. On Nov. 8, the junior swimmer broke Swarthmore and Centennial Conference records in the 50 freestyle with a time of 23.25, beating out her previous 23.30 school record. For
Track and Field: On Friday, Dec 10., Swarthmore track and field traveled to Lancaster, PA, to compete in the Diplomat Open hosted by Franklin & Marshall College. The Garnet were one of fifteen colleges represented in the indoor meet, the first of
The National Hockey League’s (NHL) opening day was Oct. 7 this season. As you may know, the NHL sucks the last ounce of consumerism out of sports fans by making their season span six months of 82 games per team. In the
Recently, I have been conscientious of presence. The way one holds themselves. The way one walks with purpose. The way one eats alone in the glowing sunlight. Before college, I thought if one was by themself, it meant that they were lonely.
The second in a series of conversations with alumni, Sara Sargent ’07 is currently a senior executive editor at Penguin Random House. Like last week’s Grace Dignazio ’22, she’s pursued a career around writing, though the dates and details differ slightly …
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