A Walk Through the Barnes
A review of the Barnes Foundation and its focus on equalizing art
Independent Newspaper of Swarthmore College Since 1881
Faculty Votes to Alter Diversity Language in Tenure Allocation Guidelines
Faculty recently voted to amend guidelines for tenure-track hires.
Huzzah! Mud and Mead at the Maryland Renaissance Festival
Erin Picken '27 shares her experience at a Celtic-themed Renaissance festival during a nor’easter.
PHOEBEDELPHIA! Phoebe Bridgers’ ‘The Lost Tour’ Takes South Philly by Storm
A review of Phoebe Bridgers’ “The Lost Tour” in Philadelphia
Friction Makes Us Human; We Need More of It
Erin Picken '27 criticizes the embrace of tools and technology that seek to remove any difficulty — or friction — from daily life.
An End of Semester Reflection from the Opinions Editors
Opinions section editors reflect on the past semester and discuss the importance of providing an inclusive window into the campus zeitgeist.
Swat Says: Finals Edition
In this special Final Exams edition of Swat Says, students discuss their plans for winter break, reveal their most dreaded upcoming finals, and share their thoughts on the Swarthmore Marriage Pact.
Office Hours: Faculty on the Implications of Generative AI for Higher Education
Swarthmore professors share their thoughts on the growing prevalence of generative artificial intelligence and its implications for higher education and the liberal arts.
Swat Says: Thanksgiving Edition
In this special Thanksgiving edition of Swat Says, students share their plans for the holiday and reveal their families' craziest Thanksgiving drama from years past.
Weekly Column: Swat Says
Swatties share their thoughts on admissions decisions, understaffed departments, and their Swat day from hell.