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Swat Says: Finals Edition

December 11, 2025
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.

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Athlete of the Week: Genine Collins ’27

December 11, 2025
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

Philly’s Infamous Mascot: Gritty

December 11, 2025
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

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Serenity in Solitude

December 11, 2025
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.

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Men’s Basketball Struggle to Score Victories

December 6, 2012
The Swarthmore men’s basketball team came oh-so-close to winning their first game of the season against Ursinus on Saturday. Unfortunately, close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades, and the Garnet fell 82-79 in overtime. With the loss, Swarthmore fell to 0-6,

Kate Wiseman

December 6, 2012
Kate Wiseman Nashville, Tenn. WHAT SHE’S DONE: Won the 200 IM (2:14.55), 100 Freestyle (54.68), and anchored the first place 400 Medley Relay to lead the Garnet to a second place finish at the Swarthmore Invitational. FAVORITE CAREER MOMENT: Our record-breaking 400

Why Hasn’t Soccer Evolved Like Other Sports?

December 6, 2012
There was a very interesting moment in the MNF game between the Redskins and the Giants when Bennett, having just caught a touchdown, went to the fans and was cheered on by both Giants and Redskins fans, despite the mutual dislike between

Women’s Basketball Unstoppable, on Five-Game Winning Streak

December 6, 2012
With a 66-56 win against Muhlenberg last Thursday, and a 61-50 victory over Widener on Monday, the women’s basketball team has now extended their winning streak to five games, and continue their undefeated path. The ten-point victory over Muhlenberg ended a seven-year,

Gerrymandering Apparent in 2012 Election

December 6, 2012
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. When Swarthmore

Q&A: Introducing the 2013 CUPSI Slam Poet Team

December 5, 2012
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. Five poets

Mountain Justice Make NYTimes.com Front Page

December 5, 2012
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. Swarthmore Mountain
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The Swatter: November 26-December 3

December 4, 2012
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. Fire Alarm 
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