Rafi Karpowitz, Author at The Phoenix

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

Arts

Recommendations From the Editorial Board Vol 2.

Read about Opinions, and Photo Editors' Arts Recommendations

March 19, 2026

Highlights·Opinion

Aramark and Outsourcing: Undermining the Purpose of Public Institutions

Opinions Editor Rafael Karpowitz '27 argues that the approach to outsourcing embraced by publicly oriented institutions such as colleges, universities, and the state undermines the social obligations that distinguish them from for-profit companies.

March 5, 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

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

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·Swat Says

Weekly Column: Swat Says

In this edition of Swat Says, students offer their thoughts on Sunday's Winter Formal dance, share hot takes on the Grammys, and express their outrage at the groundhog's recent sombering meteorological predictions.

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

Opinion

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.

December 11, 2025

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Weekly Column: Swat Says

Weekly Column: Swat Says

Weekly Column: Swat Says

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

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