November 2021

“The Skin of Our Teeth” Turns Absurdity into Commentary

At 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 14, I entered the Pearson-Hall theater in LPAC ready to watch “The Skin of Our Teeth” by Swarthmore’s Production Ensemble and directed by K. Elizabeth Stevens, chair of Swarthmore’s theater department. I emerged two hours later

November 18, 2021

Arts·Highlights

Artist of the Week: Yanyi Liu on Art and Design

Perhaps you’ve noticed this past week that some Swarthmore students have been sporting matching long-sleeved white t-shirts. The back of the shirt uses light green and yellow tones to depict three campus scenes with an intersection of nature and architecture, painted by

November 18, 2021

Arts

Creators of Unauthorized Banksy Exhibit are the Real Vandals

Over the past few years, there has been a rise of a new kind of exhibit: the selfie museum. In New York alone, see The Museum of Illusions, The Museum of Ice Cream, and Van Gogh — The Immersive. The tickets are

November 18, 2021

Opinion

Workaholicism Part 2: The Problems with Prioritizing Physical Health on Campus

By now, many students and faculty have chosen to risk attending class with visible symptoms of illness despite the strongly-worded guidance of our college’s administration and the concerns of other students. But have you ever considered why a student would choose to

November 18, 2021

Highlights·News

The End of Yet Another Swarthmore Tradition? Commencement 2022: Reflections from Students, Alumni

President Valerie Smith shared an email on Tuesday, Nov. 2 providing an official announcement regarding the location of Commencement for the Class of 2022. The message conveyed the decision that the ceremony will be held on Mertz Field, as it was for

November 18, 2021

Highlights·News

College Intends to Host Future COVID Booster Vaccination Clinics

As COVID-19 booster shots become more available to the general public, Swarthmore is preparing to hold booster clinics for students on campus, just as they held vaccination clinics last year. Casey Anderson, director of student health and wellness, laid out the college’s

November 18, 2021

Highlights·Opinion

Israeli Propaganda: What it is and How to Spot it

Editor’s note: Under normal circumstances, The Phoenix does not allow groups to publish letters as a collective and requires individuals to submit on groups’ behalf. The Phoenix has decided to make an exception to this policy on account of individual members of

November 18, 2021

Opinion

Jewish Voices for Peace Letter of Support for Sabra Boycott Campaign

Editor’s note: Under normal circumstances, The Phoenix does not allow groups to publish letters as a collective and requires individuals to submit on groups’ behalf. The Phoenix has decided to make an exception to this policy on account of members of Jewish

November 18, 2021

Opinion

The Actual Mistake in the Admissions Process: The Legacy Policy

In March 2019, The Phoenix’s Editorial Board published an editorial arguing that legacy, not bribery, is the college admissions scandal that most hurts marginalized students during the emotionally and mentally taxing college admissions process. Some may argue that ending legacy preference in

November 18, 2021

Opinion

How To Talk to Strangers Where No One Can See You

Today, I’m writing about something that was first used by the Ancient Mesopotamians. It used to be illegal to export under weapons trafficking treaties, and it is frequently bemoaned by law enforcement. It’s also a critical component of almost every electronic device,

November 18, 2021

“The Skin of Our Teeth” Turns Absurdity into Commentary

Artist of the Week: Yanyi Liu on Art and Design

Creators of Unauthorized Banksy Exhibit are the Real Vandals

Workaholicism Part 2: The Problems with Prioritizing Physical Health on Campus

The End of Yet Another Swarthmore Tradition? Commencement 2022: Reflections from Students, Alumni

College Intends to Host Future COVID Booster Vaccination Clinics

Israeli Propaganda: What it is and How to Spot it

Jewish Voices for Peace Letter of Support for Sabra Boycott Campaign

The Actual Mistake in the Admissions Process: The Legacy Policy

How To Talk to Strangers Where No One Can See You

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