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Political Scientist Jonathan Kirshner Lectures on (Un)Realism in the Trump Age

Boston College's Jonathan Kirshner discusses Trump's "America First" doctrine from a classical realist perspective for the 2026 Gilbert Lecture.

February 26, 2026

Becca Rothfeld and Jonny Thakkar speaks at the Night Owls Event. Phoenix Photo/Xinto Xu

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‘Making Yourself Beautiful’: Night Owls Event on The Philosophy of Mogging

Night Owls lecture examines the meaning and implications of aesthetic expression through physical alteration and the looksmaxxing trend.

February 26, 2026

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Longtime Dining Staff Member Severely Injured, Hospitalized After Dishwasher Accident

The Phoenix reports on a devastating incident in which a Dining and Community Commons industrial dishwasher left a worker that was attending to it hospitalized with severe injuries.

February 19, 2026

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The Rise, Fall, and Tentative Rebirth of Philadelphia’s ‘President’s House’ Memorial

News Editor Zephyr Weinreich '28 traces the history of America's first 'White House' through more than 200 years of turmoil and transformation.

February 19, 2026

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Swarthmore Endowment Sees 9.5% Return in 2024-25 Fiscal Year

The college's endowment enjoyed stronger returns in 2024-25 than in the years before it. Chief Investment Officer Frank Grunseich contextualizes the numbers.

February 19, 2026

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The Renaming of Trotter Hall: Explaining the College’s Decision and What Comes Next

Kush Kaur on the past, present, and potential futures of a Swarthmore academic building named for a controversial figure.

February 19, 2026

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Swarthmore Professors Lead Panel on History of General Strikes

Swarthmore professors hosted a panel to discuss the history, lessons, and inspirations of past strikes around the world.

February 19, 2026

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Title IX Office Broaches Trans Rights on Campus, Perceived Shortcomings at SGO Town Hall

Leaders from the Title IX Office, the GSC, and Student Health and Wellness addressed student questions and discussed controversial issues on campus surrounding Title IX.

February 12, 2026