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It’s Time for the College to Listen

It is not hyperbole to say that these are historic times. We are in the midst of the largest student protest movement since the Vietnam War. Institutions such as Swarthmore will be remembered for their actions in moments like these. We, therefore,

April 25, 2024

Highlights·News

Writer and Activist Naomi Klein Speaks at Swarthmore on Israel-Gaza and the “Doppelganger” Effect

On Thursday, April 18, author, activist, and professor Naomi Klein visited Swarthmore for the final event in the “South Africa to Gaza: World History and the Politics of Accountability” series. The series is hosted by the Aydelotte Foundation, the President‘s Office, Swarthmore

April 25, 2024

Highlights·Sports

Everything You Need to Know as Men’s Lacrosse Concludes Their Regular Season

The Swarthmore men’s lacrosse team will face Haverford College for their final game of the regular season this Saturday. With a 7-0 undefeated conference record, this conclusion is just the start of their postseason, where they have secured the No. 1 seed

April 25, 2024

Highlights·Interviews·News

The Phoenix in Conversation with Author and Activist Naomi Klein

After writer and activist Naomi Klein gave the last lecture in Swarthmore’s “South Africa to Gaza: World History and the Politics of Accountability” series, she spoke to The Phoenix about the Israel-Gaza violence, the media, academia, climate, economics, and politics. Below is

April 25, 2024

Highlights·Opinion

Biden Should Be Removed from the Ballot

A minor hullabaloo has been made about the fact that Biden might be removed from the Ohio ballot this year. In case you missed it: the Democratic Party scheduled their convention too late to meet a procedural deadline, and thus Biden may

April 25, 2024

Campus Journal·Highlights

What Happened to Favorites?

My least favorite year of my life was 2007. I was in kindergarten, and we had a class-wide spelling bee. I would go to bed every night with my mom quizzing me on words such as “can” and “ham” and “am” and

April 18, 2024

Highlights·Sports

The Number One Prospect in Baseball Makes His Debut

In a routine midweek matchup at Fenway Park, the Baltimore Orioles introduced their highly anticipated prospect, Jackson Holliday, to the big leagues. Holliday, the first overall pick of the 2022 draft, took his position at second base against the Boston Red Sox

April 18, 2024

Highlights·News

Home Away From Home: Post-Housing Selection Reflections

On Monday, April 8, Swarthmore opened pre-selection housing applications for students with accommodations, followed by the general selection process for rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors. This year’s room selection was marked by the addition — and return — of several important policies,

April 18, 2024

Highlights·News

Taylor and Gutow Win SGO Election, Pledge Improved Student Life and Communication

On Wednesday, April 10, Student Government Organization (SGO) President Liv Mederios-Sakimoto ’24.5 and Vice President Danika Grieser ’26, shared the results of the 2024-25 Presidential Election through a school-wide email. Current Chair of Student Organizations Grace Taylor ’25 and current senator and

April 18, 2024

Highlights·News

PubSafe Officer on Leave, Accused of Racial Targeting and Illegal Searches

Between approximately 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17, a number of student organizations posted a series of infographicsslides on Instagram, alleging a wide array of instances of misconduct, including racist language and the targeting of students based on race,

April 18, 2024

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