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Swarthmore Gift Shop “Of Aspen” Boasts Massive Social Media Following

Located on 23 S Chester Road, “Of Aspen Curated Gifts” is Swarthmore’s local stationery shop. Inside, a variety of pens, notebooks, and other stationery items are sold. Unbeknownst to the average shopper, Of Aspen has amassed a significant following on the social

March 16, 2023

Opinion

Editorial: Increasing Variety, Uniqueness, and Affordability at the Swarthmore Student Store

The Swarthmore Campus & Community Store is the premier on-campus destination for textbooks, toiletries, and anything in between. Its primary offering, however, is an array of Swarthmore-themed clothing and merchandise that welcome students and visitors as they walk through the store’s front

February 17, 2022

Arts

How & Where to Thrift at Swarthmore

Now is a better time than ever to thrift. With the increasing popularity of “Tidying Up with Marie Kondo,” a new Netflix original show that follows bestselling author and organization expert Marie Kondo, the United States has been in a decluttering craze.

February 14, 2019

Campus Journal

Outside the Bubble: First Friday

The first Friday of every month in Philadelphia is typically celebrated with gallery openings, restaurant specials, musical performances and superb sales. Check out some of the special opportunities this weekend to enoy all that Philadelphia has to offer. SHOPPING Sirens Boutique, Scarlett

April 4, 2013

Campus Journal

Plus-Size Options, More to Love from Online Shopping and Philly Boutiques

It was upon a suggestion of one of my readers that I decided to write this feature. Everyone loves slipping into something that can potentially transform their outlook on the day. As silly as it may sound, the perfect sundress or buttondown

February 21, 2013

Campus Journal

An URBN Look into Rittenhouse Square

After unexpectedly waking up at 8:30 a.m. on a Sunday morning due to insomnia, I decided that something had to be done with all this free time. Originally I thought I would sleep in and then head to a few art exhibits.

February 7, 2013

Campus Journal

Searching through racks for hidden treasures at Sophisticated Seconds

Sophisticated Seconds is a small consignment shop located right on South Street which offers second hand clothing, accessories and home goods for low and reasonable prices. There is also a second location on Sansom Street closer to Rittenhouse Square. Rating: 3.5 out

November 15, 2012

Campus Journal

For Fresh Kicks, It’s Worth Going the Distance

I felt that recently I have not been paying enough attention to all the sneaker heads on campus that are looking for a place to grab new kicks. Sneaker boutiques are my favorite because you are immediately absorbed by a wall where

November 1, 2012

shopping

Swarthmore Gift Shop “Of Aspen” Boasts Massive Social Media Following

Editorial: Increasing Variety, Uniqueness, and Affordability at the Swarthmore Student Store

How & Where to Thrift at Swarthmore

Outside the Bubble: First Friday

Plus-Size Options, More to Love from Online Shopping and Philly Boutiques

An URBN Look into Rittenhouse Square

Searching through racks for hidden treasures at Sophisticated Seconds

For Fresh Kicks, It’s Worth Going the Distance

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