SJP Encampment Ends with Arrest of 9 Protesters, Including 1 Current Swarthmore Student

Nine protesters, including one Swarthmore student and one student on an extended leave of absence, were arrested last Saturday, May 3, ending the four-day Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) encampment on Trotter Lawn. The seven others arrested were unaffiliated with the college, and their affiliations are largely unknown at the time of publication; however, one was identified as a

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Athlete of the Week: Olivia McClammy ’25

May 1, 2025
Swarthmore softball standout Olivia McClammy ’25 has not only been stealing bases but also the attention of many for record-shattering effort. The senior utility player currently holds a handful of all-time program records, her first of the season on March 1, when

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Looking Back: From The Beginning

May 1, 2025
Dear Freshman Year, In three days, school will end; freshman year will end. It’s so crazy how fast time has flown by. Truly. Looking back, I don’t think I would have thought that this would all end so fast. So many things

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The Ugliness of Discrimination

February 9, 2010
Two summers ago I strolled down Newberry Street in Boston, MA with my parents. We proceeded down the street, walking past many restaurants with outdoor patios. Something not-so surprising struck me. Every restaurant we passed employed a very attractive female hostess. It

Swarthmore Goes Under Again in Snowfall

February 8, 2010
Another powerful snowstorm hit the entire region last weekend, and Swarthmore was no exception. Shuttle services ceased and the health center was closed, while Sharples served PB&J Bar. Photos from the aftermath.

Why Was Picnic Bar Renamed?

February 5, 2010
Remember Picnic Bar at Sharples? You now know Picnic Bar as Patio Bar, which features the same menu. The Gazette inquired about the reason for the change.

Men’s Basketball Still Working Towards Playoffs

February 5, 2010
Will Gates ’13 scored 20 points and Matt Allen ’10 added 16, but their combined 36 points weren’t enough to overcome the Muhlenberg Mules (12-8, 10-3 CC) on the road as the Garnet fell to 5-15 overall, 4-9 in Centennial Conference play.

Swat Receives Call to Serve Innovation Grant

February 3, 2010
Swarthmore was chosen to receive a Call to Serve Innovation Grant last month, along with four other institutions of higher education, The grant is given by the Call to Serve branch of the Partnership for Public Service and is meant to improve
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