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This Swattie Does Not Exist: Joseph Nasrallah ’22

Joseph Nasrallah ’22 considers himself to be pretty behind-the-scenes at Swarthmore, keeping mostly to himself and living in a one-bedroom apartment in the Ville. In reality, Nasrallah is just humble — he can be seen all over campus greeting friends and giving

December 2, 2021

Arts·Highlights

Rivers Redclay on Pottery and Community

For potter, painter, and singer Rivers Redclay ’23, art is a method of community bond-building and a connection to the natural world. At Swarthmore, she is majoring in studio art and film and media studies. She grew up around art, and since

December 2, 2021

Arts·Highlights

On The Clothes of Mourning

This summer, I was seized with the need to un-stick myself. I had looked about myself and seen that I was sticking. That my lips were sticking. My ears. My fingers were becoming webbed. I looked down and saw my toes taped

December 2, 2021

Campus Journal·Highlights

This Swattie Does Not Exist: Meet Sophie Corbett ’24!

A day in the life of Sophie Corbett ’24 means a full stack of academics, extracurriculars, and social interactions. Though some would find it difficult to keep up with her packed schedule, she keeps an optimistic outlook on life, which fills her

November 18, 2021

Highlights·Sports

Swarthmore Men’s Soccer: Season Wrap-Up

After receiving a bid for the Division III NCAA Tournament early last week, Swarthmore men’s soccer fell to the Stevens Ducks in the first round of the tournament this past Saturday. The match took place at Tufts University, located in the suburbs

November 18, 2021

Highlights·Opinion

Israeli Propaganda: What it is and How to Spot it

Editor’s note: Under normal circumstances, The Phoenix does not allow groups to publish letters as a collective and requires individuals to submit on groups’ behalf. The Phoenix has decided to make an exception to this policy on account of individual members of

November 18, 2021

Highlights·News

College Intends to Host Future COVID Booster Vaccination Clinics

As COVID-19 booster shots become more available to the general public, Swarthmore is preparing to hold booster clinics for students on campus, just as they held vaccination clinics last year. Casey Anderson, director of student health and wellness, laid out the college’s

November 18, 2021

Highlights·News

The End of Yet Another Swarthmore Tradition? Commencement 2022: Reflections from Students, Alumni

President Valerie Smith shared an email on Tuesday, Nov. 2 providing an official announcement regarding the location of Commencement for the Class of 2022. The message conveyed the decision that the ceremony will be held on Mertz Field, as it was for

November 18, 2021

Arts·Highlights

Yanyi Liu Explores Art and Design

Perhaps you’ve noticed this past week that some Swarthmore students have been sporting matching long-sleeved white t-shirts. The back of the shirt uses light green and yellow tones to depict three campus scenes with an intersection of nature and architecture, painted by

November 18, 2021

Arts·Highlights

“The Skin of Our Teeth” Turns Absurdity into Commentary

At 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 14, I entered the Pearson-Hall theater in LPAC ready to watch “The Skin of Our Teeth” by Swarthmore’s Production Ensemble and directed by K. Elizabeth Stevens, chair of Swarthmore’s theater department. I emerged two hours later

November 18, 2021

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