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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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Under the Influence

April 22, 2011
I want to talk about the influences those around us have on our relationships. No romance/hookup/fill in the blank exists in a vacuum, and more often than not we get feedback from those around us.

Dean’s Office, StuCo Hold Meeting on Campus Safety

April 22, 2011
Dean of Students Liz Braun and Student Council organized a meeting on Wednesday night to discuss campus safety in light of the April 3 assault on campus. Topics covered included changes to the emergency response system, a review of administrative communication to

Midnight Mofongo

April 21, 2011
Mofongo is a great dish for stressful end-of-the-semester nights because it’s rich, delicious, and quick to make.

Morgan Langley Talks Going Pro

April 20, 2011
Swarthmore Men’s Soccer player Morgan Langley, ’11, recently signed with the Harrisburg City Islanders to play at the professional level. Langley was named an All-Conference, All-Regional and All-American in his last season. He holds school records for career points, career assists and
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