News Bill Scott in the List Gallery September 11, 2008 by Meghan Whalen 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. Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Facebook X Pinterest Linkedin Whatsapp Reddit Email Meghan Whalen Related Posts April 30, 2026 Artist of the Week Corinne Lafont ’26 on Artist of the Week April 30, 2026 Recommendations From the Editorial Board Vol 5. April 16, 2026 Hey Mom April 9, 2026 History on Trial: A Review of ‘The Most Spectacularly Lamentable Trial of Miz Martha Washington’ art Previous Story Sports Update 9/11 Next Story Cuckoo Clock Neutrality Related Posts April 30, 2026 Artist of the Week Corinne Lafont ’26 on Artist of the Week April 30, 2026 Recommendations From the Editorial Board Vol 5. April 16, 2026 Hey Mom April 9, 2026 History on Trial: A Review of ‘The Most Spectacularly Lamentable Trial of Miz Martha Washington’ Latest from News Val Smith Sits Down for Spring Interview with The Phoenix President Val Smith reflects on her presidency, her goals for the rest of her time on campus, and changes at Swarthmore and across higher education. Spring ’26 Student Body Poll Results 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 The Phoenix releases the results of its second semesterly poll of the faculty on key campus institutions, topics, and questions. The Phoenix in Conversation with Robert Putnam ’63 Robert Putnam '63 charts his evolution from aspiring engineer to political scientist to grandfather. Ask The Phoenix: What’s The Status of Current Campus Construction Projects? Lawns will be back in the following weeks, SEPTA construction continues, and Fieldhouse Lane will be temporarily reduced to a single lane. Previous Story Sports Update 9/11 Next Story Cuckoo Clock Neutrality
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