Daniel Perrin, Author at The Phoenix

News

Swarthmore Applies to Switch its Accreditation Agency to New England Commission

Swarthmore applies for accreditation with the New England Commission on Higher Education (NECHE).

March 5, 2026

News

Val Smith Announces Plan to End Presidency After 2026-27 Academic Year

Val Smith announces the upcoming end of her time as Swarthmore president, the community responds and prepares for a period of transition.

February 26, 2026

Breaking News·News

Longtime Dining Staff Member Severely Injured, Hospitalized After Dishwasher Accident

The Phoenix reports on a devastating incident in which a Dining and Community Commons industrial dishwasher left a worker that was attending to it hospitalized with severe injuries.

February 19, 2026

News

Swarthmore Endowment Sees 9.5% Return in 2024-25 Fiscal Year

The college's endowment enjoyed stronger returns in 2024-25 than in the years before it. Chief Investment Officer Frank Grunseich contextualizes the numbers.

February 19, 2026

News

Nine Takeaways from The Phoenix’s Fall ’25 Faculty and Student Polls

Editor-in-Chief Daniel Perrin and Opinions Editor Rafi Karpowitz examine several key takeaways from the Phoenix's recent season of polling.

February 12, 2026

Opinion

Letter from the Editor: How We See Our Role on Campus

Editor-in-Chief Daniel Perrin '27 shares his vision for The Phoenix this semester and going forward.

February 5, 2026

News·Polling

Fall ’25 Student Body Poll Reveals Perspectives on Campus Institutions and Issues

The Phoenix sent its second student poll to 35% of the college last week. Their responses shed light on the student body's approval of 20 campus institutions and perspectives on relevant campus topics.

December 11, 2025