Rafi Karpowitz, Author at The Phoenix

Weekly Column: Swat Says

In this edition of Swat Says, students share their dorm horror stories, discuss their thoughts on room selection, and brainstorm what new businesses should come to the Swarthmore Ville.

April 16, 2026

Opinion

Students on Their Hopes for the College’s Next President

A wide range of students on campus tell The Phoenix what they want to see from Swarthmore's next president.

April 9, 2026

Opinion·Swat Says

In this edition of Swat Says, students share their favorite outdoor study spots, discuss how to deal with academic burnout, and pitch some alternative songs for the Clothier bell tower's quarter-hourly toll.

April 9, 2026

Office Hours·Opinion

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

Opinion·Swat Says

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

Opinion·Swat Says

Weekly Column: Swat Says

In this edition of Swat Says, students share their thoughts on March Madness, discuss PubSafe's approach to alcohol on campus, and reveal their homework habits.

March 26, 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

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

Rafi Karpowitz

Weekly Column: Swat Says

Students on Their Hopes for the College’s Next President

Weekly Column: Swat Says

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

Swat Says: April Fools Edition

Weekly Column: Swat Says

Weekly Column: Swat Says

Recommendations From the Editorial Board Vol 2.

Aramark and Outsourcing: Undermining the Purpose of Public Institutions

Weekly Column: Swat Says

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