Nasrin Ahmed, Author at The Phoenix

Office Hours: Faculty on Their Hopes for the College’s Next President

In this edition of Office Hours, Swarthmore faculty share what they would like to see from the next president.

April 2, 2026

Swat Says: April Fools Edition

In this special April Fools edition of Swat Says, unsuspecting students share their thoughts on several important (but completely false) happenings around campus.

April 2, 2026

Highlights·Opinion

‘It’s a Long Journey:’ Michael B. Jordan and The Recognition of Black Excellence at the Academy Awards

Opinions Editor Nasrin Ahmed '28 comments on Michael B. Jordan's recent Oscar victory and the historical exclusion of Black artists from the Academy Awards.

March 19, 2026

Arts

Recommendations From the Editorial Board Vol 2.

Read about Opinions, and Photo Editors' Arts Recommendations

March 19, 2026

Opinion·Swat Says

Weekly Column: Swat Says

In this edition of Swat Says, students share their thoughts on dining at Swat, discuss the so-called "Swat Bubble", and reveal their ideal professorial dining companion.

March 19, 2026

Opinion·Swat Says

Weekly Column: Swat Says

In this edition of Swat Says, students share their hot takes on the Oscars, reveal their feelings on midterm season, and discuss plans for spring break.

March 5, 2026

Highlights·Opinion

Resilience in the Face of Oppression: Reflections on Black History Month

As BHM concludes, Nasrin Ahmed '28 discusses the importance of telling Black history not simply as a story of oppression and resistance, but instead as one of triumph and excellence.

February 26, 2026

Opinion·Swat Says

Weekly Column: Swat Says

In this edition of Swat Says, students share their on Swarthmore's party culture, Val Smith's recent announcement, and the renaming of Trotter Hall.

February 26, 2026

Opinion·Swat Says

Weekly Column: Swat Says

In this edition of Swat Says, students share their takes on the recent "looksmaxxing" craze, discuss the new matchmaking algorithm Date Drop, and reveal their nightmare presidents blunt rotation.

February 19, 2026

Opinion·Swat Says

In this edition of Swat Says, students share their opinions on the upcoming Screw Your Roommate Valentine's tradition, reveal their thoughts on the weekend's Super Bowl and halftime show, and discuss how they're celebrating Black History Month (and name their three favorite

February 12, 2026

Nasrin Ahmed

Office Hours: Faculty on Their Hopes for the College’s Next President

Swat Says: April Fools Edition

‘It’s a Long Journey:’ Michael B. Jordan and The Recognition of Black Excellence at the Academy Awards

Recommendations From the Editorial Board Vol 2.

Weekly Column: Swat Says

Weekly Column: Swat Says

Resilience in the Face of Oppression: Reflections on Black History Month

Weekly Column: Swat Says

Weekly Column: Swat Says

Weekly Column: Swat Says

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