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Arts

The Beauty of Train Dreams (And Why It Deserves to Win Best Picture)

Olivia Huang '29 argues that "Train Dreams" deserves the Oscar for Best Picture.

February 12, 2026

Weekly Column: Swat Says

In this edition of Swat Says, students share their opinions on the upcoming Screw Your Roommate Valentine's tradition, reveal their thoughts on the weekend's Super Bowl and halftime show, and discuss how they're celebrating Black History Month (and name their three favorite

February 12, 2026

Opinion

Letter from the Editor: How We See Our Role on Campus

Editor-in-Chief Daniel Perrin '27 shares his vision for The Phoenix this semester and going forward.

February 5, 2026

Opinion

Letter to the Editor: All That Glitters Is Not Gold

In opposition to Swarthmore's proposed redevelopment of Cunningham Fields, Swarthmore resident Robin Schaufler lays out the potential danger that new turf fields could have for the community.

February 5, 2026

Arts

Just Kids: When Paper Meets Rock

Zuyuan Zhou '29 reviews Patti Smith's "Just Kids."

February 5, 2026

Arts

Artist of the Week: Billy Wu ’26 on Dancing With the World Around Him

Jessica (Yijia) Qin '28 interviews dancer Billy Wu 26' on dancing in a community and the world around him

February 5, 2026

Arts·Arts & Features·College·Features

Winter Break Photo Collection

The Phoenix asked students to submit photos taken over Winter Break. Collected below are some snapshots of where Swatties went and what they saw.

February 5, 2026

Around Campus·College·Features

The Studyholic Swattie Quiz: Which Swarthmore Academic Library Should You Study In?

McCabe, Cornell, or Underhill (2026 version) Choose an answer and calculate below! photos/swarthmore college Answers If you mostly picked 1), then perhaps with adrenaline and exertion, climbing up and down the steps while munching on snacks, coffee, and re-heated food, the Cornell

February 5, 2026

Opinion·Swat Says

Weekly Column: Swat Says

In this edition of Swat Says, students offer their thoughts on Sunday's Winter Formal dance, share hot takes on the Grammys, and express their outrage at the groundhog's recent sombering meteorological predictions.

February 5, 2026

News

Swarthmore Inn Vandalized in Protest of Board of Managers

"Board of Butchers" was spray-painted last week in protest of the Board of Managers' meeting. The college responds and a dining staff member describes the repercussions.

December 11, 2025

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The Beauty of Train Dreams (And Why It Deserves to Win Best Picture)

Weekly Column: Swat Says

Letter from the Editor: How We See Our Role on Campus

Letter to the Editor: All That Glitters Is Not Gold

Just Kids: When Paper Meets Rock

Artist of the Week: Billy Wu ’26 on Dancing With the World Around Him

Winter Break Photo Collection

The Studyholic Swattie Quiz: Which Swarthmore Academic Library Should You Study In?

Weekly Column: Swat Says

Swarthmore Inn Vandalized in Protest of Board of Managers

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