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Val Smith Sits Down for Spring Interview with The Phoenix

President Val Smith reflects on her presidency, her goals for the rest of her time on campus, and changes at Swarthmore and across higher education.

April 30, 2026

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The Phoenix in Conversation with Robert Putnam ’63

Robert Putnam '63 charts his evolution from aspiring engineer to political scientist to grandfather.

April 30, 2026

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The Phoenix in Conversation with Lenape Leader, Artisan, Educator, and Activist Denise Bright Dove Ashton-Dunkley

Denise Bright Dove Ashton-Dunkley speaks on the intersection of art, activism, and Lenape tradition.

April 23, 2026

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The Phoenix In Conversation With SGO President- and VP-Elect

The new SGO president- and vice president-elect share their vision and goals for their term, addressing free speech restrictions, a retroactive pass/fail option, and more.

April 16, 2026

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The Phoenix in Conversation with U.S. Representative Mary Gay Scanlon (D – PA05)

Swarthmore's representative in Congress, Mary Gay Scanlon, discusses the politics of higher education, legislating under Trump, and this political moment.

April 16, 2026

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The Phoenix in Conversation with Sociologist Arlie Russell Hochschild ’62 H’93

Sociologist Arlie Russell Hochschild discusses the role emotions played among Trump supporters and how understanding them helps us move forward.

April 9, 2026

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The Phoenix in Conversation with Prof. Daniel Laurison on Political Disconnection

Prof. Daniel Laurison talks about his research on political disconnection among working-class people and shares his insights on election, political (non)participation, and democracy.

April 2, 2026

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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

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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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Val Smith Sits Down for Spring Interview with The Phoenix

The Phoenix in Conversation with Lenape Leader, Artisan, Educator, and Activist Denise Bright Dove Ashton-Dunkley

The Phoenix In Conversation With SGO President- and VP-Elect

The Phoenix in Conversation with U.S. Representative Mary Gay Scanlon (D – PA05)

The Phoenix in Conversation with Sociologist Arlie Russell Hochschild ’62 H’93

The Phoenix in Conversation with Prof. Daniel Laurison on Political Disconnection

The Phoenix in Conversation with New Media Mayor Joi Washington

The Phoenix in Conversation with Swarthmore Borough Mayor Conlen Booth

The Phoenix in Conversation with Dirt Farm Books Owner John Mclntyre

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

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