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Nobel Prize Winner in Literature Speaks on Campus

Abdulrazak Gurnah shares his experience of becoming an author and his insights on complexity in fiction.

December 11, 2025

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College Mourns Former Mathematics Professor Teddy Einstein

Former Swarthmore math professor Teddy Einstein was tragically killed on Dec. 3.

December 11, 2025

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Fall ’25 Student Body Poll Reveals Perspectives on Campus Institutions and Issues

The Phoenix sent its second student poll to 35% of the college last week. Their responses shed light on the student body's approval of 20 campus institutions and perspectives on relevant campus topics.

December 11, 2025

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Swarthmore Inn Vandalized in Protest of Board of Managers

"Board of Butchers" was spray-painted last week in protest of the Board of Managers' meeting. The college responds and a dining staff member describes the repercussions.

December 11, 2025

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Cass Sunstein: ‘Nudging Past, Present and Future’

Prominent scholar Cass Sunstein delivers a lecture on nudge and sludge in the sphere of policymaking and policy implementation.

December 11, 2025

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Marriage Pact Goes for Another Round

The SWAT Marriage Pact returned to campus to play matchmaker for the second year in a row.

December 11, 2025

News·Polling

Phoenix Poll Reveals Faculty Perspectives on Campus Issues, Controversies

In the inaugural Phoenix faculty poll, 115 faculty members weigh in on topical campus matters, questions, institutions, and controversies.

December 4, 2025

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SEPTA ADA Renovation Process Raises Accessibility Concerns

Recent renovations at Swarthmore Station aimed at improving accessibility pose challenges for disabled students.

December 4, 2025

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Jim Bock ’90 Sheds Light on Admissions Process, Early Decision Challenges

Dean of Admissions explains how Swarthmore recruits and enrolls students while sustaining its test-optional policy amid national debates over standardized testing.

December 4, 2025

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A Conversation with Swarthmore’s New Title IX Coordinator, Matt Walsh

New Title IX Coordinator shares vision of building a safe campus and responds to questions about supporting trans students and sexual misconduct.

December 4, 2025

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