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Athlete of the Week: Lilly Goldberg ’28

Lilly Goldberg ’28 is a first-year pitcher on the Swarthmore softball team. The Pittsford native had a strong performance on Tuesday against Franklin & Marshall College, when she made a season-high fourteen strikeouts in seven innings. Goldberg only allowed one hit against
April 3, 2025
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Think Globally, Act Locally

When it became certain that the Philadelphia Eagles would win Super Bowl LIX on Sunday night, many Swarthmore community members celebrated with a rush to Broad Street, a cheer in staff living rooms or student dorms, or a plan for merch to
February 13, 2025
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In Support of Rescheduling Election Day Classes

We, The Phoenix Editorial Board, maintain that Swarthmore College should not hold classes on Election Day, in order to reduce the voting barriers for students and the broader community. As Swarthmore’s mission “commit[s] to peace, equity, and social responsibility,” the college should
October 10, 2024

In a Time of Unknowns, Here’s Where The Phoenix Stands

With (some) fences removed, the arboretum shining under a long streak of sunny days, and homework loads piling up, Swarthmore might feel as familiar and predictable as ever. Yet this year, the 156th of instruction in Swarthmore’s history, is marked by uncertainty.
September 19, 2024
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It’s Time for the College to Listen

It is not hyperbole to say that these are historic times. We are in the midst of the largest student protest movement since the Vietnam War. Institutions such as Swarthmore will be remembered for their actions in moments like these. We, therefore,
April 25, 2024

A Call for an Open Forum

It is a challenging time to be a student at Swarthmore. The campus community is facing several changes that have made student life unlike previous years. The Two Zero By Thirty-Five (20X35) initiative and other construction projects have upended the college, completely
March 21, 2024

Swarthmore Must Protect the Right to Protest

On campus, the right to protest is being threatened; this right must be protected, not questioned. On Friday, Dec. 1, the Swarthmore Board of Managers held a dinner at the Lang Center for Civic and Social Engagement. As the dinner started, students
December 7, 2023
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