February 2024

In Conversation with Warren Snead

Warren Snead is in his second semester as an assistant professor of political science at Swarthmore. He currently teaches Constitutional Law and Politics and Judicial Politics. The Phoenix spoke with Professor Snead about research, graduate school, and his recent arrival at Swarthmore.
February 29, 2024

Magic Oreo Bars

I’m a religion major. I tend to see God all around me. On those beautiful spring days when the weather isn’t too hot or too cold, I see God in the air. When the sun is out and the sky is blue,
February 29, 2024

I HEART DINOSAURS 3

Dinosaur of the Week: Microraptor Growing up, I was a big summer camp kid. I would anticipate the thrill of being dropped off at a forest-y campsite with a few of my friends – and a handful of kids from across the
February 29, 2024

Famed Shoe Designer Stuart Weitzman Visits Campus

On Feb. 28, famed shoe designer CEO Stuart Weitzman visited Swarthmore to talk to students about his business journey and give advice. Creating and repeating unique styles such as thigh-high boots and “nudist” heels and using celebrity imagery, Weitzman has become foundational
February 29, 2024

Whooping Cough Case Confirmed on Campus

In an email sent out last Thursday, Feb. 22, Student Health and Wellness Services Director Casey Anderson announced the confirmation of a case of whooping cough, also known as pertussis, within the Swarthmore campus community. The email stressed that the disease is
February 29, 2024

BCC Brings Students to 2024 UNA-USA Global Engagement Summit 

On Feb. 16, students sponsored by the Black Cultural Center (BCC) visited New York City for the 2024 Global Engagement Summit, hosted by the United Nations Association (UNA-USA) in the General Assembly Hall. The Global Engagement Summit is an annual full-day event
February 29, 2024

A Glimpse Inside New Sharples

On Feb. 23, Associate Dean and Director of Student Engagement Rachel Head led the Student Government Organization (SGO) on a walk-through of the newly renovated Sharples Commons before it opened for the general student body. Throughout the tour, Head emphasized the purpose
February 29, 2024

Not Enough Tar in Your Lungs? Blame the FDA!

In light of the recent whooping cough case at Swarthmore College, it seems reasonable to examine some of the ways people have dealt with coughs – including whooping cough – in the past, and what is preventing us from doing so now.
February 29, 2024
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