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Longtime Dining Staff Member Dies Following Injury From College Dishwasher

Longtime dining staff member Brett Day tragically passed away in the months after a serious injury sustained while working in the dining hall.

September 17, 2026

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Campus Organizers Enter Plea Deal for Pro-Palestinian Encampment Involvement

The nine protestors arrested on campus in May 2025 entered no-contest pleas to a summary noise violation in June.

September 17, 2026

Features·News

25 Years Ago, How Swarthmore Experienced 9/11

The Phoenix remembers the September 2001 terror attacks through faculty interviews and archival research.

September 17, 2026

Interviews·News

Erich Geiger on His New Vision for Swarthmore Dining

New Executive Director of Dining Erich Geiger discusses increasing dining hall quality and building community.

September 17, 2026

Interviews·News

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.

September 17, 2026

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‘Hundreds’ of Acts of Graffiti Spray-Painted Across Campus, Extensive Cleaning Work Ensues

"Hundreds of acts of vandalism" occurred early morning Friday May 1. The Phoenix captured the before-and-after as a significant cleaning effort rolled out.

May 2, 2026

Interviews·News

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

News·Polling

Spring ’26 Student Body Poll Results

The Phoenix releases the results of its third semesterly survey of the student body on key campus issues, topics, and institutions.

April 30, 2026

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Spring ’26 Faculty Poll Results

The Phoenix releases the results of its second semesterly poll of the faculty on key campus institutions, topics, and questions.

April 30, 2026

Interviews·News

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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