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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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Swarthering Heights

November 29, 2010
Upon emerging from the murky bowels of Swarthmore, we craved the light of day and the feeling of wind in our hair. Blinking the darkness out of our eyes, we trundled about campus in search of our next adventure. Having spent so

Ville Meals, Academics, Student Co-op, and Lounge Space

November 22, 2010
Student Council discussed its short-term goals (the resource guide and meal plan options in the Ville) as well as its long-term goals (academic support and diversity, as well as the new rollover fund committee). Students also came seeking support from StuCo for

LSE Event to be held in Early Spring

November 18, 2010
Despite all the many memorable and fun events this semester, many Swatties may still feel like there is something missing. That something is probably our annual Large Scale Event, traditionally held in the Fall Semester. This semester, despite LSE committee’s well endeavored

Add to our Harry Potter Memories!

November 18, 2010
Dear readers, please submit your Harry Potter memories! Let's all share our long waits in midnight lines, our Halloween (or just everyday) costumes, our I-read-it-faster-and-more times-than-you poker (you know you play), and our genuine love of Harry and his pals.
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