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Athletes Have an Obligation to be Activists

Throughout history, athletes have demonstrated that they can and should take active roles in the fight for justice. Muhammad Ali personifies the greatness, both in physical ability and in advocacy, that all athletes should strive for. On April 28, 1967, Ali refused

September 26, 2019

Highlights

Showers, Uniforms, Pronouns: Testimonials of Non-Binary Student-Athletes

On a cold February morning, I walked from my dorm, Dana Hall, to the Field House. I was bundled up in my down-lined canvas overalls and the vintage Carhartt coat that my butch heart holds so dear. Slightly tired, but pumped to

September 12, 2019

Opinion·Sports

There is no “I” in Team, but There is One in Win

There was only enough time for one more possession when the Portland Trail Blazers’ star, Damian Lillard, got the ball for the final time in their 115-115 nailbiter against the Oklahoma City Thunder this past week. It was game five of a

May 2, 2019

Opinion

Recognizing the Work of Athletics Communication: In Response to “Hidden Hierarchy”

Daniel Altieri’s op-ed “There’s a Hidden Hierarchy in Athletics. Let’s Change That.” was important in that it showed how a significant number of athletes are not content with their treatment by the athletics department. In addition, every time I saw a “Group

April 4, 2019

Highlights·Opinion

There’s a Hidden Hierarchy in Athletics. Let’s Change That.

As a four-year member of a varsity athletic team, it has been extraordinary to watch the growth and success of the athletics department since my first year. Teams such as baseball, women’s soccer, volleyball, men’s swimming, and men’s basketball have made themselves

March 28, 2019

Sports

MLB Opening Day Preview

The Seattle Mariners and Oakland Athletics opened the 2019 MLB season last week with two games in Japan. While those games gave Japanese superstar Ichiro a grand send off into retirement, the rest of the league is set to kick off a

March 28, 2019

Sports

Swarthmore Men’s and Women’s Lacrosse Off to Historic 6-0 Starts

Coming into the 2018-2019 school year, no one could have foreseen the amount of athletic success that was about to take campus by storm. From women’s soccer winning another Centennial Conference Championship and earning a trip to the Sweet 16, to Men’s

March 21, 2019

Sports

Spring Sports Take On Warm Destinations Over Break

Amidst the frenzy surrounding the Swarthmore men’s basketball team unprecedented run to the final four and into the Division III national championship game these past few weeks, Swarthmore’s spring sports spent their spring breaks competing and training against and with top teams

March 21, 2019

Sports

Letter to the Editor: In Response to “Should Swarthmore join NCAA Division I athletics?”

In an eponymous article, Adam Schauer asks, “Should Swarthmore join NCAA Division I athletics?” The answer is an unequivocal “no.” Swarthmore is the ideal liberal arts college: students are focused on academics for the majority of their day, and they spend a

February 21, 2019

Opinion

Remember the NARPs: Swat Needs More Recreational Spaces

While Swarthmore purports to values our physical health, the dearth of recreational facilities makes it difficult for exercise to be a part of our daily lives. Swarthmore students who are not athletes should be allowed greater access to spaces that are often

February 14, 2019

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Showers, Uniforms, Pronouns: Testimonials of Non-Binary Student-Athletes

There is no “I” in Team, but There is One in Win

Recognizing the Work of Athletics Communication: In Response to “Hidden Hierarchy”

There’s a Hidden Hierarchy in Athletics. Let’s Change That.

MLB Opening Day Preview

Swarthmore Men’s and Women’s Lacrosse Off to Historic 6-0 Starts

Spring Sports Take On Warm Destinations Over Break

Remember the NARPs: Swat Needs More Recreational Spaces

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