The recently renamed Edley-Morgan Hall honors Kathryn L. Morgan, a former professor who was previously denied tenure, which had sparked intense debate on campus.
The college reveals revisions to its Cunningham Fields Development Plan, including a new type of turf and an additional arboretum, and Swarthmore residents respond.
In this edition of Swat Says, students reflect on their personal writing process, discuss their academic direction from years past, and suggest how the school should repurpose Clothier Hall.
Arman Hanifpour '27 argues that we should be more less quick to reflexively condemn the idea of regime change, whether it comes to something as mundane as the Swarthmore Dining Hall or as consequential as war in the Middle East.
Jacob Velarde '27 highlights the often overlooked history of progressive politics in Texas and argues that this legacy of economic populism presents the way forward for Southern Democrats.
College basketball seasons are known for loud gyms, nighttime bus rides, and conference rivalries. Our trip to South Korea and China this August was quite the opposite. Beyond being competitive, it offered a chance to immerse ourselves in the culture and realize
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
We often feel like we have no control over our futures. Life happens, and we react day by day. But every so often, we hold a decision in our hands that determines our future, a single decision that has the power to
Zoe Tang '27 interviews Diane Anderson, a recently retired Professor and Academic Dean, on her teaching experience and pedagogy, the foundation of the Learning for Life program, and what she hopes to continue to accomplish after Swarthmore.
My team’s goalkeeper scans the field and we lock eyes, signaling that he’s going to pass it to me. He chucks the soccer ball towards me, and I prepare myself to receive it as I run towards it. Suddenly, I see my
Sophia Hitchingham ’25 is a forward on the field hockey team from Yardley, PA. The senior captain has been an essential part of the team, leading the Garnet to two conference semifinals and the championship last year. Hitchingham has also helped the
Here are the resources and information Swarthmore College students need in order to vote on Election Day. Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024 Polls Open: 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. across Pennsylvania Voting Locations: Identification Requirements:If it’s your first time voting at
The love of a sycophant is a love best approached with wariness. In July 2024, former President Donald Trump expressed his love to an audience of his admiring disciples. “I love you. You got to get out and vote. In four years,
Gen Z voters in Pennsylvania will help decide this election. But does Gen Z fully grasp what a second Trump presidency means for them? How can anxious parents and educators help young voters understand the enormous stakes, without seeming paternalistic and out
How Eilish is Coming to Terms With Herself Billie Eilish, once an overnight teen sensation, has become a household name across the world. The 22-year-old artist has hit some of the highest of highs in her almost-decade-long career, most notably receiving nine
Is art integral to the human experience? The passion of Alyia Carlson ’26 bleeds through the lines of the frescoes she paints. When I observe her work, I notice how it becomes an extension of her being. Her color holds a vitality
Disclaimer: The content of this article is satire and not intended to be taken as fact. Despite a recent lack of precipitation in the Greater Philadelphia area, the Swarthmore Grounds Department rejects the idea that brown is the new green. Campus-goers have
“Vegan” is one of those elusive words that can function as any part of speech. Adverb: “I’ve been eating vegan for five years.” Here, the word “vegan” reveals that the “eating” happens in a miserable way, dull in flavor, with not enough
On Wednesday, Oct. 23, I had the privilege of being one of just 32 attendees of Vice President Kamala Harris’ town hall for undecided voters, hosted by CNN in Delaware County. I shook her hand; I got a selfie. Her performance was