The Phoenix

Longtime Dining Staff Member Dies Following Injury From College Dishwasher

September 17, 2026

News

Longtime dining staff member Brett Day tragically passed away in the months after a serious injury sustained while working in the dining hall.

Campus Organizers Enter Plea Deal for Pro-Palestinian Encampment Involvement

by Ellen Stewart

September 17, 2026

The nine protestors arrested on campus in May 2025 entered no-contest pleas

25 Years Ago, How Swarthmore Experienced 9/11

by Zephyr Weinreich

September 17, 2026

The Phoenix remembers the September 2001 terror attacks through faculty interviews and

How the Rise of AI Puts Swarthmore’s Values to the Test

by Maria Victoria Almarza

September 17, 2026

Maria Victoria Almarza '28 argues that Swarthmore must reckon with the emergence

Erich Geiger on His New Vision for Swarthmore Dining

by Reina Jones

September 17, 2026

New Executive Director of Dining Erich Geiger discusses increasing dining hall quality

Latest Stories

March of the Blank Placards: Photos from a Fringe Festival Dance Performance on the City Streets

by Amelia Candeub

September 17, 2026

Swat Says: Ed Board Edition

Nasrin AhmedandRafi Karpowitz

September 17, 2026

The Phoenix in Conversation with Former Ambassador David L. Cohen ’77

by Xinto Xu

September 17, 2026

Former Ambassador David L. Cohen ’77 discusses his time in office, the United States’ relationship with Canada, and the liberal arts.

‘Hundreds’ of Acts of Graffiti Spray-Painted Across Campus, Extensive Cleaning Work Ensues

by Ella Walker

May 2, 2026

"Hundreds of acts of vandalism" occurred early morning Friday May 1. The Phoenix captured the before-and-after as a significant cleaning effort rolled out.

Val Smith Sits Down for Spring Interview with The Phoenix

by Daniel Perrin

April 30, 2026

President Val Smith reflects on her presidency, her goals for the rest of her time on campus, and changes at Swarthmore and across higher

Spring ’26 Student Body Poll Results

Rafi KarpowitzandDaniel Perrin

April 30, 2026

The Phoenix releases the results of its third semesterly survey of the student body on key campus issues, topics, and institutions.

Spring ’26 Faculty Poll Results

Daniel PerrinandRafi Karpowitz

April 30, 2026

The Phoenix releases the results of its second semesterly poll of the faculty on key campus institutions, topics, and questions.

Opinions

Swarthmore Needs a CCTV Committee

by The Editorial Board

April 30, 2026

The Phoenix's Editorial Board advocates for the creation of a CCTV committee.

The College Needs a Reset: A Letter From Faculty

by Undersigned Faculty

April 30, 2026

A collection of faculty reflect on the college’s repression of student activism.

Seniors Reflect: ‘There Can and Must Be a Better Swarthmore College’

by Anonymous Students

April 30, 2026

A group of anonymous seniors reflect on the failings they've witnessed and been affected by during their time at Swarthmore and provide a vision and imperative for a better future.

Arts

Artist of the Week: Akira Franco Tanglao-Aguas ’27 on the Roles We Play

by Yijia (Jessica) Qin

September 17, 2026

Actor Akira Franco Tanglao-Aguas '27 reflects on the many ways collaboration has impacted his art.

You Belong in the Audience of the Philadelphia Orchestra and Opera

by Maya Bundy

September 17, 2026

Philadelphia Orchestra and Opera are more accessible to students than you think.

Spoiler Alert: “Hope” is Ridiculous (In a Good Way!)

by Ben Waters

September 17, 2026

Check out our new column 'Spoiler Alert'! This time on the highs and lows of "Hope" (2026).

Sports

Dugout Renovations Continue on Clothier Baseball Field

by Charlie Watson

September 17, 2026

Swarthmore baseball players returned to campus this August to find their dugouts entirely gone, with construction fences taking their place. While potentially shocking to some, the sight was neither unwelcome nor a surprise to the team. The baseball program has been aiming

Athlete of the Week: Libby Castle ’30

by Aimee Lee

September 17, 2026

Libby Castle ’30 is a first-year field hockey player from Marvin, North Carolina. This past Wednesday against York College of Pennsylvania, Castle scored her first collegiate goal to tie the score 2-2 in the third quarter. Less than a minute later, the

Athlete of the Week: Lola Diaz ’26

by Katherine Kerman

April 30, 2026

Lola Diaz ’26, hailing from Portland, OR, and Marbella, Spain, has been an integral part of the Swarthmore women’s tennis team for the past four years. She has been awarded All-Centennial First Team Singles (2024) and All-Centennial First-Team Doubles (2024) and has

Features

Oh, OneCard

by Paris Kampel

September 17, 2026

Paris Kampel '27 draws a comic about being locked out of the dorm.

In Defense of Hobbs

by Kush Kaur

April 30, 2026

Kush Kaur '29 reflects on experience at Hobbs Cafe.

Reflections from a Graduating Senior

by Maya Levine

April 30, 2026

Maya Levine '26 reflects on her years at Swarthmore.

Old Science Hall Renaming Task Force Unveils Final Steps

by Kush Kaur

April 16, 2026

The committee to rename Old Science Hall approaches the final stages of its work and shares what comes next.

Provost Rich Wicentowski on Overseeing Swarthmore’s Academic Program

by Daniel Perrin

April 16, 2026

Provost Rich Wicentowski talks about his approach to leading Swarthmore's academic programming through strategic planning, faculty interaction, and other college issues.

Office Hours: Faculty on How Swarthmore Has Changed

Rafi KarpowitzandNasrin Ahmed

April 16, 2026

In this edition of Office Hours, faculty reflect on how they feel Swarthmore has changed during their time at the college.

The Phoenix In Conversation With SGO President- and VP-Elect

by Ellen Stewart

April 16, 2026

The new SGO president- and vice president-elect share their vision and goals for their term, addressing free speech restrictions, a retroactive pass/fail option, and more.

Swarthmore Called the Police on Our Protest. Now I’m Preparing for Trial.

by Jace Boland

April 16, 2026

Jace Boland '27 condemns the college's decision to arrest him and eight others after the college called law enforcement last spring to dismantle a pro-Palestine encampment.

The Phoenix in Conversation with U.S. Representative Mary Gay Scanlon (D – PA05)

by Daniel Perrin

April 16, 2026

Swarthmore's representative in Congress, Mary Gay Scanlon, discusses the politics of higher education, legislating under Trump, and this political moment.