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A Day in the Life of a Volleyball Player

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October 8, 2026
Before arriving at Swarthmore, I thought I knew what being a collegiate student-athlete would look like. Although most of the basics are as expected, there are many small thrills and daily traditions ingrained in my life that I would never have anticipated

Athlete of the Week: Charlotte Martin ’28

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October 1, 2026
Charlotte Martin ’28 is a junior runner for the Swarthmore women’s cross country team. Hailing from Southlake, TX, Martin led the Garnet with a 17th-place finish at the Haverford Main Line Invitational event on Friday, Sept. 18. She ran a personal-record time

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On Living Liminally

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October 8, 2026
Kush Kaur ’28 reflects on her relationship with her Nani ma’s house — a place intertwined with her hometown, past, family, and sense of self.

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Women’s basketball turning a corner

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January 23, 2014
Since beginning the season 4-5, the women’s basketball team has won four of its last seven games with two of those wins coming within the conference. While most students were home for break, enjoying the time off from school, the women were

141 students admitted under Early Decision I

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January 23, 2014
Following issues with the Common Application website, including not allowing students to log onto the website and not marking completed tasks as finished, the college extended the application deadlines for Regular Decision and Winter Early Decision from January 1 to January 15.

Defying stereotypes of OCD

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January 23, 2014
When I used to ask him about what he was like in high school, Vincent* always vaguely answered, “I was a lot different before junior year.” Because I’m an open book and wear my heart on my sleeve, Vincent’s answer always left

The difference between Sharples and home

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January 23, 2014
It’s thirteen or fourteen years ago, and it’s someone’s birthday. My dad’s spatchcocking two small but plump game birds that our neighbor brought back in the flatbed of his truck. This early spring, the air in the kitchen smell of herbs as

Hometown hotties: nostalgia or purely physical?

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January 23, 2014
Welcome back, Swatties! A new semester is upon us, whatever that may mean to you. I look upon the upcoming months revived and refreshed, despite the inevitable stresses to come. This is in large part thanks to a relaxing break, where high

Thursday Chatter: 1-23-14

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January 23, 2014
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. WEATHER: Mostly
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