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A Day in the Life of a Volleyball Player

October 8, 2026
Before arriving at Swarthmore, I thought I knew what being a collegiate student-athlete would look like. Although most of the basics are as expected, there are many small thrills and daily traditions ingrained in my life that I would never have anticipated

Athlete of the Week: Charlotte Martin ’28

October 1, 2026
Charlotte Martin ’28 is a junior runner for the Swarthmore women’s cross country team. Hailing from Southlake, TX, Martin led the Garnet with a 17th-place finish at the Haverford Main Line Invitational event on Friday, Sept. 18. She ran a personal-record time

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On Living Liminally

October 8, 2026
Kush Kaur ’28 reflects on her relationship with her Nani ma’s house — a place intertwined with her hometown, past, family, and sense of self.

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Housing Co-op Will Not Be On Campus in 2011

February 1, 2011
The administration is not moving forward with the proposal for a campus-owned residential co-op in the upcoming academic year. Assistant Dean for Residential Life Rachel Head cited mixed student support, the current housing assignment process and Dining Services as areas of concern.

Into the Dating Pool

January 27, 2011
During my time on this campus and the years before it (as the Gazette and Phoenix archives tell me), there have been eight sex columns and not a single relationship column.

Changes at Swat and BiCo

January 25, 2011
Over winter break, the College was hard at work making changes. Here’s an overview of the new things Swarthmore students face with the start of the new semester.

2013 Lang Scholars

January 24, 2011
Six sophomores were chosen for the Lang Opportunity Scholarship last December. Their proposed projects focus on many topics, including financial security, education, and immigration.
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