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Longtime Dining Staff Member Severely Injured, Hospitalized After Dishwasher Accident

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February 19, 2026
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In early February, a longtime member of Swarthmore’s Dining staff was scalded by an industrial dishwasher in the Dining and Community Commons (DCC), The Phoenix has confirmed. Dining hall workers said that the injury sent the employee to a hospital in Philadelphia. Staff also said that, as of Feb. 15, college administrators had told them there were no updates on
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Athlete of the Week: Quinn Weygandt ’26

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February 19, 2026
Quinn Weygandt ’26 is continuing to make waves on the Division III national swimming stage. On Feb. 7, the Madison, WI, native clocked a 4:20.85 in the 400-meter IM to take first place against Gettysburg College. The time was just three-tenths of

For When Your Body Stops You

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February 12, 2026
If we’ve talked in the last year, you probably know I’m in marathon training. For almost a year, I’ve maintained a weekly 40-mile-plus training schedule. It’s something I’m consistent about because I love the hobby. I don’t run for physical gains or

Athlete of the Week: Theo Teszler ’28

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February 12, 2026
Theo Teszler ’28, hailing from Newton, MA, is a sophomore who is coming off a superb first-year induction into college track and field. The sprinter boasts a 48.31-second program-record performance in the 400-meter race. While carrying out this career best in the

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Athlete of the Week: Deborah Kim ’24

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September 21, 2023
Deborah Kim ’24, a senior from North Wales, PA, was an indispensable part of Swarthmore field hockey’s Saturday victory over the Stevens Institute of Technology. The forward scored the game’s only goal in just the second minute. Her first goal of the

The Great Swarthmore Presidential Hoax of 1953

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September 21, 2023
Upon hearing President Smith’s recent announcement regarding her sabbatical, I was reminded of an incident that occurred in 1953 as Swarthmore was left presidentless by then-president John Nason’s announcement of his retirement. As the presidential search committee began to scour the country

Swarthmore Athletics Weekly Recap:

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September 21, 2023
Volleyball: Swarthmore College: 3, Rowan University: 0 Swarthmore’s volleyball team beat Rowan University at Tarble Pavilion last Thursday, earning their third consecutive victory. The Garnet won the first set, 25-20, before dominating the second, 25-14. Swarthmore secured the sweep with a 25-19
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