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Swarthmore Athletics Weekly Recap

Swarthmore Volleyball: Swarthmore College: 0, Babson College: 3 On Thursday, Nov. 10, Swarthmore College took to the road and competed in the opening round of the NCAA tournament. At Tufts University in Medford, MA, the Garnet faced a tough competitor: Babson College.

November 17, 2022

Opinion

Welcome to the Free Zone Jungle

Narples. The expensive piece of brick that replaced the old ski-lodge-looking stone we called Sharples. It is the poster child of the power that donors have on Swarthmore. The Swarthmore ship depends on its sea of money to keep floating and expanding

November 17, 2022

Sports

Marathon Mania: A Recap of the NYC Marathon and What to Expect From the Philadelphia Marathon

Metaphorically, the word “marathon” describes a long and/or grueling task, e.g., a “movie marathon.” But what is the literal definition of a marathon? I’m glad you asked! A marathon is a 26.2 mile, or 42.2 kilometer, race often held on roads. For

November 17, 2022

Arts

“Doubt” (2008): The Unease of Searching for the Truth

How do you deal with a doubt threatening to ruin your life and all the pillars that uphold it? Do you run from it? Or do you become consumed by it? These are a few of the questions the underappreciated 2008 drama

November 17, 2022

Arts·Highlights

“Teamwork makes the dream work”: “The Wolves” Win Gold at Swarthmore

From Nov. 11-13, 2022, Astroturf carpeted the LPAC mainstage. Athletes in cleats and Dutch braids jogged in and out of the stage entrances. This year’s production ensemble show, “The Wolves,” brought the heat to Swarthmore theater. Written by Sarah DeLappe and directed

November 17, 2022

Highlights·Opinion

Is The Phoenix’s Layout Getting Worse? A History of Our Campus Newspaper’s Layout

As it is my last year at Swarthmore College, I find it only appropriate to begin utilizing some of Swarthmore’s resources, namely the College Archives. At one point in my life, I wanted to be a history major (that point is many

November 10, 2022

Opinion

Democracy Hypocrisy? Enthusiasm for Voting Should Extend to SGO Elections

In the weeks leading up to the midterm elections, both the college itself and student-run clubs have adamantly promoted registering to vote and making plans to vote either in person or through mail in ballots. President Valerie Smith sent out an email

November 10, 2022

Arts

Artist of the Week Raya Tuffaha ʼ23 on the Interactions Between Acting and Poetry

For a few nights in late October 2022, Raya Tuffaha ʼ23 drew in full houses to her play “Bella Bateekh in: Out of Mind,” a solo, experimental, and interactive show. Raya wrote and starred in the piece, which reimagined how one character

November 10, 2022

Highlights·Opinion

The Worth of Slow Deliberation in a Fast-Moving Society

Last month, I had the marvelous fortune to watch Martin Scorsese’s documentary, “Pretend It’s A City.” It’s a love letter to New York City as well as a biography of writer Fran Lebowitz, a legendary and hilarious figure among its eight million

November 10, 2022

Highlights·News

Annual College-Sponsored Deer Hunt Gets Underway Amid Efforts to Restore Ecosystem in Crum Woods

Every year beginning in October and extending through November, the college is assisted by a public bow hunt group to control the deer population in the Crum Woods. The Swarthmore community was notified of this year’s public hunt on Oct. 18 in

November 10, 2022

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Swarthmore Athletics Weekly Recap

Welcome to the Free Zone Jungle

Marathon Mania: A Recap of the NYC Marathon and What to Expect From the Philadelphia Marathon

“Doubt” (2008): The Unease of Searching for the Truth

“Teamwork makes the dream work”: “The Wolves” Win Gold at Swarthmore

Is The Phoenix’s Layout Getting Worse? A History of Our Campus Newspaper’s Layout

Democracy Hypocrisy? Enthusiasm for Voting Should Extend to SGO Elections

Artist of the Week Raya Tuffaha ʼ23 on the Interactions Between Acting and Poetry

The Worth of Slow Deliberation in a Fast-Moving Society

Annual College-Sponsored Deer Hunt Gets Underway Amid Efforts to Restore Ecosystem in Crum Woods

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