Interviews

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The Phoenix in Conversation with New Media Mayor Joi Washington

Media Mayor Joi Washington speaks on her journey to office, her experiences in the role, and her hopes for the future.

March 26, 2026

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The Phoenix in Conversation with Swarthmore Borough Mayor Conlen Booth

Swarthmore Mayor and Fire Department Chief Conlen Booth describes his new role as mayor.

March 19, 2026

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The Phoenix in Conversation with Dirt Farm Books Owner John Mclntyre

Two students interview the owner of a new local bookstore and discuss the promise and peril of independent bookstores.

February 12, 2026

Arts & Features·College·Features·Interviews

Sara Sargent ’07 on Nonlinearity, Editing, and the Liberal Arts Experience

The second in a series of conversations with alumni, Sara Sargent ’07 is currently a senior executive editor at Penguin Random House. Like last week’s Grace Dignazio ’22, she’s pursued a career around writing, though the dates and details differ slightly …

December 4, 2025

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The Phoenix in Conversation with Swarthmore President Val Smith

The Phoenix sits down for an interview with President Val Smith on her time as president and changes in higher education.

November 13, 2025

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The Phoenix in Conversation with Barbara Yelin

Barbara Yelin is a German author and graphic artist whose stories traverse the past, the present, and the fictional. In 2016, she was awarded the Max and Moritz Prize for the Best German-Language Comic Artist. On Oct. 29, 2025, she spoke at

November 13, 2025