Marriage Pact Goes for Another Round
The SWAT Marriage Pact returned to campus to play matchmaker for the second year in a row.
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Swarthmore and its Quintessential Tropes
If you have taken Introduction to Psychology, you would know Swarthmore is the birthplace of the infamous Myers–Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), an early-20th century personality assessment that many people, and some Fortune 500 companies, swear by to this day. You might also
Swarthmore Tropes Quiz
For each of the four quizzes, if you agree with the statement, circle the letter at the end of the statement on the right-hand column. Across the four quizzes, the most popular letter from each quiz will accumulate into a string that
This Swattie Does Not Exist: Meet Brandon Rainwater ’22!
Brandon Rainwater ’22 is a senior majoring in economics and honors political science with an honors minor in philosophy. He isn’t one to back down from a challenge; on top of being a core member of SwatVotes and Swat Students for Biden
This Swattie Does Not Exist: Joseph Nasrallah ’22
Joseph Nasrallah ’22 considers himself to be pretty behind-the-scenes at Swarthmore, keeping mostly to himself and living in a one-bedroom apartment in the Ville. In reality, Nasrallah is just humble — he can be seen all over campus greeting friends and giving
This Swattie Does Not Exist: Meet Sophie Corbett ’24!
A day in the life of Sophie Corbett ’24 means a full stack of academics, extracurriculars, and social interactions. Though some would find it difficult to keep up with her packed schedule, she keeps an optimistic outlook on life, which fills her
Swat’s in a Name? S’more Than You Think
I am a first-year student, and I already love many aspects of Swarthmore College: the beautiful campus, the unique and compassionate students, the interesting classes, the dedicated professors, and numerous other miscellaneous quirks. I am decidedly not enamored, however, with one very
Swatties Shine in Philly Play about Jewish Womanhood
Josephine Ross ’21 and three other Swatties are involved in a new play, “Behold Her,” at the National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia. The production, which sends the audience on a whirlwind tour of Jewish female history, began on Sept.
Would I Choose Swarthmore All Over Again?
Editor’s note: This article was initially published in The Daily Gazette, Swarthmore’s online, daily newspaper founded in Fall 1996. As of Fall 2018, the DG has merged with The Phoenix. See the about page to read more about the DG. As graduation
Why I Left Swarthmore
I was studying for finals in Cornell basement when the email came. It was one of 50 emails I received every day, but this one was different. Almost afraid to click on it, my fight-or-flight response kicked in as my heart raced