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Weekly Column: Swat Says

April 9, 2026
In this edition of Swat Says, students share their favorite outdoor study spots, discuss how to deal with academic burnout, and pitch some alternative songs for the Clothier bell tower's quarter-hourly toll.

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Reflections from a Doubles Specialist

April 2, 2026
Riya Rao '26 reflects on her journey as a tennis player, from the stress and intensity of youth sports and her early college career to finding a more healthy dynamic in doubles play.

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What is the Status of the Islamic Studies Program?

November 14, 2024
Swarthmore College’s Islamic studies program has been left without a program coordinator or administrative assistant, raising questions regarding the status of the program. A Title VI complaint filed on Oct. 29 against Swarthmore by the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) mentioned the

Swarthmore Tropes Quiz

November 14, 2024
For each of the four quizzes, if you agree with the statement, circle the letter at the end of the statement on the right-hand column. Across the four quizzes, the most popular letter from each quiz will accumulate into a string that

Swarthmore and its Quintessential Tropes

November 14, 2024
If you have taken Introduction to Psychology, you would know Swarthmore is the birthplace of the infamous Myers–Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), an early-20th century personality assessment that many people, and some Fortune 500 companies, swear by to this day. You might also

Eric Song on Fashion, Milton, and Being ‘Boring’

November 14, 2024
Eric Song is an associate professor of English literature here at Swarthmore. After being informed of his status as a highly sought-after faculty feature, Song’s reply was humble: “I should warn you that my life isn’t very interesting.” Contrary to this admission,

CASA Club Creates Community of Love, Solidarity, and Support

November 14, 2024
What appeals to many prospective students considering Swarthmore is the idea of community. Swarthmore prides itself on offering an environment where students can feel free to speak their ideas, express their individuality, and create lasting connections. Recently, a new club on campus

Weekly Recap

November 14, 2024
Men’s Basketball Swarthmore College 64, Hampden-Sydney College 81 In their opening game of the season, Swarthmore men’s basketball fell to No. 23 Hampden-Sydney College at Tarble Pavilion. The opening minutes began with a strong Tigers team that led the scoreboard for the
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