Local Bakery Pastry Pants Closes Its Doors
Pastry Pants, a bakery in Swarthmore town center, closed its doors after three years.
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The Phoenix in Conversation with Brian Goldstein on Newly Published Book
Dr. Brian Goldstein speaks with The Phoenix about his new biography of a revolutionary Black architect.
Associate Professor of Chinese Qiaomei Tang on Returning to Swarthmore and Timeless Emotions
The Phoenix interviews Associate Professor of Modern Languages and Literatures (Chinese) Qiaomei Tang on her new position, research, and teaching goals.
The Phoenix in Conversation with Prof. Diane Anderson on Teaching, Learning for Life
Zoe Tang '27 interviews Diane Anderson, a recently retired Professor and Academic Dean, on her teaching experience and pedagogy, the foundation of the Learning for Life program, and what she hopes to continue to accomplish after Swarthmore.
Erich Geiger on His New Vision for Swarthmore Dining
New Executive Director of Dining Erich Geiger discusses increasing dining hall quality and building community.
The Phoenix in Conversation with Former Ambassador David L. Cohen ’77
Former Ambassador David L. Cohen ’77 discusses his time in office, the United States’ relationship with Canada, and the liberal arts.
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.
The Phoenix in Conversation with Robert Putnam ’63
Robert Putnam '63 charts his evolution from aspiring engineer to political scientist to grandfather.
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.
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.
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.