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Let There Be Light: It’s Time for Increased Outdoor Lighting on Campus

Swarthmore’s campus is beautiful. It’s full of scenic paths, fields, and historic buildings. However, it’s entirely too dark at night. In Public Safety’s Survey Summary Report for Fall 2022, “lighting on walkways” was the number one safety issue, with the highest percentage

February 23, 2023

Opinion

Protecting Liberal Arts and Educational Freedom: We Stand with Save New College

Fostering an inclusive, welcoming, and open environment is critical for student development in college. It enables students to learn from each other and grow as individuals, and it is arguably the most important part of any liberal arts education. Unfortunately, these ideas

February 16, 2023

Opinion

It’s Time To Fix Danawell’s Laundry Room Washouts

The typical Swarthmore student might encounter multiple obstacles when trying to do their laundry on campus. Although it is a positive step to have laundry services included in tuition prices, the college’s few and faulty machines pose considerable challenges. Functioning laundry services

February 9, 2023

Opinion

Eliminating Phoenix Wages Threatens Diverse Student Journalism

Swarthmore prides itself on being a diverse and inclusive community, but this commitment is being tested by a proposal by the Student Government Organization (SGO) to eliminate the wages of the Phoenix’s editorial board as well as those of Voices. Since 1881,

February 2, 2023

Opinion

Semester in Review

During this fall semester, The Phoenix collectively dedicated ourselves to living up to our new mission statement: “We, The Phoenix, aim to empower and serve our community through timely and relevant coverage, continually striving for a fuller grasp of excellence, accuracy, and

December 1, 2022

Opinion

Let’s Turn Back the Page and Revive Print Subscriptions on Campus

If the recent midterm elections taught us anything, it is the power of young Americans to shape the outcomes of the future, which crucially depends on their ability to stay informed about current events. The habits we create in college often solidify

November 17, 2022

Opinion

Democracy Hypocrisy? Enthusiasm for Voting Should Extend to SGO Elections

In the weeks leading up to the midterm elections, both the college itself and student-run clubs have adamantly promoted registering to vote and making plans to vote either in person or through mail in ballots. President Valerie Smith sent out an email

November 10, 2022

Opinion

Reflections on the New Dining Hall

“Let’s meet at Narples?” is a relatively recent common question on campus. Swarthmore’s newest facility, officially named the Dining Center, has been open for almost three weeks now. This facility replaces the former dining hall, Sharples, an establishment which was a staple

November 3, 2022

Opinion

Time to Open the Door for Unlimited OneCard Access

One of the most annoying sounds you can hear on Swarthmore’s campus — especially if you’re in a rush — is the “beep BEEP” of a OneCard reader as it flashes red, denying you access to a residence hall that is not

October 27, 2022

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Hungry for Change: Meal Plan Offerings Are in Need of Improvement

Almost every Swarthmore student knows the dreaded feeling of reaching the point in the semester when they are low on Dining Dollars and Swat Points. Many students find it far more convenient to grab a quick bite in the middle of the

October 20, 2022

The Editorial Board

Let There Be Light: It’s Time for Increased Outdoor Lighting on Campus

Protecting Liberal Arts and Educational Freedom: We Stand with Save New College

It’s Time To Fix Danawell’s Laundry Room Washouts

Eliminating Phoenix Wages Threatens Diverse Student Journalism

Semester in Review

Let’s Turn Back the Page and Revive Print Subscriptions on Campus

Democracy Hypocrisy? Enthusiasm for Voting Should Extend to SGO Elections

Reflections on the New Dining Hall

Time to Open the Door for Unlimited OneCard Access

Hungry for Change: Meal Plan Offerings Are in Need of Improvement

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