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Dear Cornell: Here’s What We Did, It’s Your Turn Now

Alice Sheffer '30 and Maeve Noble '30 argue that post hoc punishments for perpetrators of sexual violence should not be a solution to broader problem, and Cornell should take a lesson from Swarthmore and disband fraternities on campus.

October 8, 2026

Features

On Living Liminally

Kush Kaur ’28 reflects on her relationship with her Nani ma’s house — a place intertwined with her hometown, past, family, and sense of self.

October 8, 2026

Arts

Artist of the Week Oliver Kim ’27 Plays the Biggest, Brassiest Thing

Trombonist Oliver Kim ’27 embraces the spontaneity of life in his jazz music

October 8, 2026

Interviews·News

The Phoenix in Conversation with Brian Goldstein on Newly Published Book

Dr. Brian Goldstein speaks with The Phoenix about his new biography of a revolutionary Black architect.

October 8, 2026

Features

Concert Chaos

Paris Kampel '27 draws a comic in reflection of recently attending a Jane Remover concert.

October 8, 2026

Sports·W. Volleyball

A Day in the Life of a Volleyball Player

Before arriving at Swarthmore, I thought I knew what being a collegiate student-athlete would look like. Although most of the basics are as expected, there are many small thrills and daily traditions ingrained in my life that I would never have anticipated

October 8, 2026

News

New Hall Honoree Morgan Was Denied Tenure in 1976

The recently renamed Edley-Morgan Hall honors Kathryn L. Morgan, a former professor who was previously denied tenure, which had sparked intense debate on campus.

October 1, 2026

News

Survivor’s Collective Secures New CAPS Position

Patricia Quimby ’28 discusses how the Swarthmore Survivors’ Collective advocated for a new Survivor Services Specialist role on the CAPS team.

October 1, 2026

Office Hours·Opinion

Office Hours: Faculty on What Makes a Good Writer

Swarthmore faculty share thoughts and advice on writing, and discuss their own strategies for how to write in both academic and creative contexts.

October 1, 2026

Arts

Artist of the Week: Joe Fox ’27 on Actually Being an Athlete, Laughing, and Making Bad Theater

Actor Joe Fox ’27 ties together their love for theater and swim through community and finding joy in happy failures

October 1, 2026

October 2026- Page 2

Dear Cornell: Here’s What We Did, It’s Your Turn Now

On Living Liminally

Artist of the Week Oliver Kim ’27 Plays the Biggest, Brassiest Thing

The Phoenix in Conversation with Brian Goldstein on Newly Published Book

Concert Chaos

A Day in the Life of a Volleyball Player

New Hall Honoree Morgan Was Denied Tenure in 1976

Survivor’s Collective Secures New CAPS Position

Office Hours: Faculty on What Makes a Good Writer

Artist of the Week: Joe Fox ’27 on Actually Being an Athlete, Laughing, and Making Bad Theater

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