News Crystal Richardson at the Kitao April 8, 2009 by Daisy Yuhas 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: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Facebook X Pinterest Linkedin Whatsapp Reddit Email Daisy Yuhas Related Posts September 17, 2026 March of the Blank Placards: Photos from a Fringe Festival Dance Performance on the City Streets September 17, 2026 You Belong in the Audience of the Philadelphia Orchestra and Opera September 17, 2026 Spoiler Alert: “Hope” is Ridiculous (In a Good Way!) April 30, 2026 Artist of the Week Corinne Lafont ’26 on Artist of the Week art Previous Story Richardson honors home and heritage at Kitao Next Story Police Blotter Related Posts September 17, 2026 March of the Blank Placards: Photos from a Fringe Festival Dance Performance on the City Streets September 17, 2026 You Belong in the Audience of the Philadelphia Orchestra and Opera September 17, 2026 Spoiler Alert: “Hope” is Ridiculous (In a Good Way!) April 30, 2026 Artist of the Week Corinne Lafont ’26 on Artist of the Week Latest from News Longtime Dining Staff Member Dies Following Injury From College Dishwasher Longtime dining staff member Brett Day tragically passed away in the months after a serious injury while working in the dining hall. Campus Organizers Enter Plea Deal for Pro-Palestinian Encampment Involvement The nine protestors arrested on campus in May 2025 entered no-contest pleas to a summary noise violation in June. 25 Years Ago, How Swarthmore Experienced 9/11 The Phoenix remembers the September 2001 terror attacks through faculty interviews and archival research. The Phoenix in Conversation with Former Ambassador David L. Cohen ’77 Former Ambassador David L. Cohen ’77 discusses his time in office, the United States’ relationship with Canada, and the liberal arts. Erich Geiger on His New Vision for Swarthmore Dining New Executive Director of Dining Erich Geiger discusses increasing dining hall quality and building community. Previous Story Richardson honors home and heritage at Kitao Next Story Police Blotter
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25 Years Ago, How Swarthmore Experienced 9/11 The Phoenix remembers the September 2001 terror attacks through faculty interviews and archival research.
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