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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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Appointments Chair, Gabriella Capone ’14

December 3, 2010
Hi! My name's Gabriella (Gabby) Capone. I'm involved in Enlace, Multi, the Chester Youth Court Group and I play field hockey. In high school I was an elected representative to Council for 3 years and Vice President in my last year. Like

Secretary, Maria Thomson ’14

December 3, 2010
My name is Maria Thomson and I am running to be Secretary of our Student Council. I believe I am well-suited to fill this position primarily given my history of exemplary organization and note-taking habits, in addition to efficiency, timeliness, and seriousness

Vice-President, Olivia Ensign ’12

December 3, 2010
Hello, my name is Olivia Ensign and I want to represent you as the Vice President of Swarthmore Student Council. For those of you who like to skim there are three major themes included in my platform: more active student participation in

Barry Schwartz Answers Your Questions

December 1, 2010
As promised, responses to your Burning Questions for Swarthmore's TED-talking, choice-making guru and Psychology professor, Barry Schwartz. On video this time, in order to get the full impact of this guy's unending, swaggerful charisma. He already told you how to be happy,
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