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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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Spinning the Debate

October 11, 2012
Last Wednesday, Mitt Romney cantered into Swarthmore College, albeit virtually on CNN. The Swarthmore Democrats, Swarthmore Conservatives, Students for Obama, and other clubs convened for reactions that were certainly rowdier than those at the silent auditorium at the University of Colorado. Besides

For Educational Policy Representative: Ben Goloff ’15

October 11, 2012
Thank you for considering my candidacy for Educational Policy Representative! A few quick words about me: I’m a sophomore from New York City and a prospective Biology/Environmental Studies major.  I’m a co-facilitator of Earthlust, and I love playing the violin in Swat’s

As State Funding Falls, Tuition Soars

October 11, 2012
Government Should Prioritize Slowing the Rise of the Cost of Education In the first presidential debate of the general election cycle, the candidates’ discussion of the American education system was a welcome departure from the usual haggling over the best way to

Swoop (There It Is!)

October 11, 2012
Newsflash: It’s almost fall break! Let the cheers be heard from ML to DU to Worth! Now, along with a much-needed relaxation period for most of us, fall break also means the start of swooping. Ah, yes — swooping: Swarthmore’s favorite pastime.

Lockout? What Lockout?

October 11, 2012
Tonight, October 11, 2012, is supposed to be opening night for the National Hockey League Season. Unfortunately, the league has been in a lockout since its collective bargaining agreement expired on September 15, meaning that there will be no hockey tonight —

Cutler’s Mentality Not the Problem

October 11, 2012
Two years ago, Jay Cutler pulled out of the NFC Championship game with a sprained MCL. Cutler was withdrawn from the biggest game of his career after a dismal first half against the Packers, having had shown little hope of improving. But

Volleyball Rediscovers Winning Ways

October 11, 2012
The Swarthmore College women’s volleyball team halted its two-match losing streak last week, going 2-1 in three matches while picking up crucial conference victories over Washington College and Gettysburg.After rattling off nine straight wins between September 2 and September 22, the Garnet

Garnet Escape Close Calls

October 11, 2012
With two hard-fought wins, Swarthmore field hockey is finding itself in playoff contention for the first time in years. Victories against Washington (3-2) and Gettysburg (3-2, OT) give the Garnet a 3-3 record in Centennial Conference play. It seemed the team had
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