The Guilfordian

Transgender swimmer’s NCAA win could have positive ripple effects

Guilford women's swimming team members say Lia Thomas' participation in the sport is fair and important

Shugo Izumi, Staff Writer • May 18, 2022

On March 17, Lia Thomas, a transgender female swimmer at the University of Pennsylvania, won the 500-yard NCAA freestyle event in Atlanta at 4:33.24. Thomas, a senior, also had good times in the 100- and...

What will the new COVID-19 vaccine mean? Perspectives from a public health coordinator

Avi Kumar, Staff Writer • November 19, 2020

Eight months since the novel coronavirus was declared a global pandemic, an announcement has been made that indicates an end might be somewhat in sight. On Monday, Nov. 9, pharmaceutical company Pfizer...

Swim team building momentum through fall

Matthew Climbingbear, Staff Writer • November 3, 2019

Guilford College’s swim team has recently started its season, already having finished two meets. The team recently finished its invitational event at the Greensboro Aquatic Center, where it placed second...