November 2025

The Phoenix in Conversation with Swarthmore President Val Smith

The Phoenix sits down for an interview with President Val Smith on her time as president and changes in higher education.

November 13, 2025

News

Protestors Arrested in May Encampment Scheduled for Spring Trial

The nine protestors arrested in the Trotter Lawn encampment are held for court on trespassing charges

November 13, 2025

News

Peace and Conflict Studies Presents ‘The Future of Israel’ Panel

"The Future of Israel" panel was held on Nov. 10.

November 13, 2025

In Troubled Times·Opinion

In Troubled Times: What, or Who, is the Endowment Really For?

Jonah Sah '27 critiques Swarthmore's conservative approach to the management of its multi-billion dollar endowment and calls for a more democratic approach.

November 13, 2025

News

Professors Demystify Trump Economic Policy with Panel

Swarthmore economics professors host panel on the Trump administration's economic policy

November 13, 2025

Arts

Can AI make Art?

At a time when AI is gradually taking over industries, the entertainment industry responds by producing an AI actress.

November 13, 2025

Opinion

Two Wins, Two Ways: Democrats’ Disparate Strategies on Affordability

Jacob Velarde '27 examines two Democrats' who ran and won on the primary platform of affordability, and what this means for the future of successful Democratic campaigns.

November 13, 2025

Arts

Let There Bee Light: Scott Arboretum & Gardens’ Beeswax Candle Event

Read about the review of the candle event -part of the Arboretum's DISCOVER series!

November 13, 2025

Interviews·News

The Phoenix in Conversation with Barbara Yelin

Barbara Yelin is a German author and graphic artist whose stories traverse the past, the present, and the fictional. In 2016, she was awarded the Max and Moritz Prize for the Best German-Language Comic Artist. On Oct. 29, 2025, she spoke at

November 13, 2025

Opinion·Swat Says

Weekly Column: Swat Says

Swatties share their thoughts on admissions decisions, understaffed departments, and their Swat day from hell.

November 13, 2025

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