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Weekly Column: Swat Says

In this edition of Swat Says, students share their dorm horror stories, discuss their thoughts on room selection, and brainstorm what new businesses should come to the Swarthmore Ville.

April 16, 2026

Arts

Class of 2026 Choreographers Shine in Final Showcase

A review of Swarthmore's Senior Dance Concert featuring four of the eight senior dance majors & minors.

April 16, 2026

Arts

Rock and Roll is a Risk: ‘Sing Street’ 10 Years On

A look back on John Carney's "Sing Street," on its ten year anniversary.

April 16, 2026

Arts

Artist of the Week Kana Nagata ’26: In the Space Between Words

Kana Nagata ’26 on her finding meaning in silence, directing, and life.

April 16, 2026

Sports

Playoff Push: Swarthmore Heats Up in Final Stretch Before Tournament Play

As the spring weather is heating up, so is Swarthmore’s softball team. The Garnet currently sit atop the standings in the Centennial Conference with an 11-1 conference record and are in position to secure the top seed in the upcoming postseason tournament.

April 16, 2026

Sports

Athlete of the Week: Iris Barone ’26

Katie Kerman: Congratulations on your Centennial Athlete of the Week award and becoming the program’s all-time leader in triples and stolen-bases! Can you take us through those moments when you broke two program records and how you and your team celebrated? Iris

April 16, 2026

Opinion

Letter to the Editor: Swarthmore Should At Least Be Honest About Its Values

Former Phoenix humor columnist Michael Weithorn ’78 suggests an update to Swarthmore's website and mission statement to better reflect the reality of the college's punitive approach to student protestors.

April 16, 2026

News

College Data Reveals Rise in Average Grades Over Past Two Decades

Data on students’ average grades over the past two decades show that the average grade given at Swarthmore has risen across all divisions.

April 9, 2026

News

Ask The Phoenix: Who’s On the Committee to Choose Swarthmore’s Next President?

Some analysis, takeaways, and biography of who is on the committee to select the next president of Swarthmore.

April 9, 2026

Highlights·Opinion

Letter From Faculty and Staff In Defense of Students’ Freedom of Expression

79 members of Swarthmore's faculty and staff condemn the college's recent disciplinary charges against student protestors for the distribution of allegedly violent zines.

April 9, 2026

April 2026 - Page 6

Weekly Column: Swat Says

Class of 2026 Choreographers Shine in Final Showcase

Rock and Roll is a Risk: ‘Sing Street’ 10 Years On

Artist of the Week Kana Nagata ’26: In the Space Between Words

Playoff Push: Swarthmore Heats Up in Final Stretch Before Tournament Play

Athlete of the Week: Iris Barone ’26

Letter to the Editor: Swarthmore Should At Least Be Honest About Its Values

College Data Reveals Rise in Average Grades Over Past Two Decades

Ask The Phoenix: Who’s On the Committee to Choose Swarthmore’s Next President?

Letter From Faculty and Staff In Defense of Students’ Freedom of Expression

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