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Athlete of the Week: Isabel Adam ’28

November 5, 2026
Outside hitter Isabel Adam ’28 has been lighting it up for the Swarthmore volleyball team this fall. She came into this season with extensive on-court experience, playing in all but one game in her first two years at Swarthmore, and earning All-Centennial

LeBron James: The 76ers’ New Addition

October 29, 2026
On a beautiful Friday afternoon, July 24, 2026, LeBron James announced to the world that he would continue his illustrious career by signing with the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year, eight-million-dollar contract. Widely regarded as the best professional basketball player of all

USWNT Wins Friendly Against Spain in Chester, PA

October 29, 2026
A crowd of 18,000 chants in unison to the beat of the fan section drums. It’s the 86th minute of the match, and the U.S. Women’s National Team is down 2-1 to reigning World Cup Champions, Spain. The beat continues. The left

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Buddhist Monk Speaks on Ideology In His Art

September 10, 2010
Tibetan Buddhist monk Losang Samten has spent the past week in McCabe creating a mandala: a traditional Tibetan art form intended to uplift and benefit not only the viewers but also the environment. This week, visitors to McCabe were invited to watch

$2 Million to Build Inn on Campus

September 8, 2010
In late April, the Pennsylvania Governor’s Office awarded the Swarthmore Borough the opportunity to apply for a $2 million grant. The money, which would be distributed as part of the Commonwealth’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program, would help to revive the borough and

Intros, Bike Share, Facilities Work, and Email Lists

September 6, 2010
Student Council had its first weekly meeting of the year this Sunday evening. Council members introduced themselves and the Council's work to students in attendance, then discussed short- and long-term goals for StuCo, talked about issues with the Bike Share program, gave

Orientation Week 2010

September 3, 2010
The Class of 2014 may already be getting jaded, but these photos provide a glimpse into the strange, exciting, new time that was their first week at Swarthmore. From social events on the very first day to the Orientation Play, it's all

Hansi Wang ’09, NPR Kroc Fellow

September 3, 2010
Hansi Wang '09 recently received the prestigious Kroc Fellow award from National Public Radio. The Gazette chatted with him about what he'll do in the fellowship, how War News Radio prepared him to work for NPR, and his advice for how to

Changes on Campus Roundup

September 2, 2010
Students returning to Swat may have noticed numerous changes (other than all the new faces) from last semester. We take a look at many of the changes to the grounds and buildings of the College.