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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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The P.E. Requirement Needs to Be Abolished Immediately

February 1, 2010
We need an independent body to determine whether a P.E. requirement is really necessary or not. If we don’t get one, hundreds of already fit people with very busy schedules will continue to be dragooned into taking ping-pong and bowling at inconvenient

Ying Li Exhibits Paintings, Lectures on Life

February 1, 2010
Artist Ying Li, whose work is being exhibited in the List Gallery through the end of February, gave a lecture on Thursday, followed by a reception in the gallery. She lived through China's Cultural Revolution and, after spending years painting propaganda for

Rap and Rides

January 28, 2010
Hey, Swatties, it’s that time of the week again. I know you’ve been eagerly anticipating the very moment when you could click this link and see what is in store for you this weekend. Anticipate no longer!

Committee Bars Q&A Coverage for Dean’s Search

January 28, 2010
The second candidate for Dean of Students will be speaking at Swarthmore tonight. We encourage you to attend, because you will not be able to read our coverage of the event. The administration has forbidden the student press, including the Gazette and
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