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Weekly Column: Swat Says

March 26, 2026
In this edition of Swat Says, students share their thoughts on March Madness, discuss PubSafe's approach to alcohol on campus, and reveal their homework habits.

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Athlete of the Week: Leor Kedar ’28

March 26, 2026
Sophomore baseball player Leor Kedar ’28 is a must-watch when he steps up to the plate. On the Garnet’s Spring Break trip to South Carolina, where they faced four teams across seven games, Kedar racked up eleven runs, eighteen hits, twelve Runs

Thank You, Swarthmore Women’s Soccer

March 26, 2026
Swarthmore Soccer senior Isa Specchierla reflects on her time with the team During this past Winter Break, 30 minutes into playing in a Sunday adult league pick-up game (as a washed-up, now-retired senior collegiate athlete does), I was hit with an overwhelming

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Olde Club Booking Controversy

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November 23, 2009
Last week, an Enlace party and the Olde Club cover bands event ended up scheduled for the same time and place. What happened after that ended up a controversy. An op-ed letter from Enlace, and a response from a friend of Olde

Textbooks and the Budget

November 23, 2009
Student Council discussed the proposed budget cuts, the Board of Managers meeting, and options for reducing the cost of textbooks in their weekly Sunday meeting.

H1N1 Vaccine Received; Free Clinic Tuesday

November 23, 2009
The College has obtained the much-awaited H1N1 vaccine; a free clinic will take place Tuesday from 9am to 6pm. Although the first wave of flu has passed, Director of Student Health Services Beth Kotarski warned that there will almost certainly be new

Fine Dining Enters Ville with Rudi’s on Park

November 23, 2009
Rudi's on Park, Swarthmore's newest restaurant, held its grand opening this past weekend. Walk down Park Avenue, past the cluster of familiar eateries to behold the home residence turned into a fine-dining, BYOB restaurant.

The 8 Million Dollar Question

November 20, 2009
The Ad Hoc Financial Planning Group has been tasked with finding $8 million to cut from the annual budget. They have come up with a proposal for $6.85 million worth of cuts, and are currently seeking feedback from the community on their

What Happened to the Co-Op Discount?

November 18, 2009
The familiar Swarthmore grocery or Co-op in the Ville has temporarily eliminated the 10% discount given to Swarthmore students. Gerry Greway, general manager of the Co-op, explained that the main reason for this decision was based on the opinions of the shop's

Spotted…(Mid-November)

November 18, 2009
From the game room in Tarble to the public computers in McCabe, love can strike anywhere at Swarthmore. Find your connection in time to meet the family on Thanksgiving day.
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