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The Phoenix in Conversation with Eddie Glaude Jr. on the Election, Baldwin, Race, and Higher Education

On Friday, Nov. 1, commentator and Princeton University’s James S. McDonnell Distinguished University Professor Eddie Glaude Jr. will visit Swarthmore. Glaude will deliver a lecture as part of the “James Baldwin for Our Times: A Centennial Celebration” symposium, part of the 2024-25

October 31, 2024

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Data on Class of 2028 Shows Declines in Students from Underrepresented Minorities, Jim Bock Shares Thoughts

In mid-October, the Swarthmore College Institutional Effectiveness, Research & Assessment (IERA) released its summary of Fall 2024 enrollment. The data breaks the college’s first-year class and student body down by resident status, race, ethnicity, and gender. The report is notable as the

October 31, 2024

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Student Election Day Information

Here are the resources and information Swarthmore College students need in order to vote on Election Day. Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024 Polls Open: 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. across Pennsylvania Voting Locations: Identification Requirements:If it’s your first time voting at

October 31, 2024

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Swatties Search for the Meaning of Democracy at ‘Night Owls’ Event

On Saturday Oct. 26, Associate Professor of Political Science Jonny Thakkar hosted “The Meaning of Democracy,” the first event of the academic year in his Night Owls series. The guest speaker was Daniel Wodak, associate professor of philosophy at the University of

October 31, 2024

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College Removes JVP ‘Solidarity Sukkah’ on Parrish Beach, Citing Conduct Violations

Shortly after 6 a.m. on the morning of Tuesday, Oct 22, Swarthmore College Public Safety disassembled a “Solidarity Sukkah” on Parrish Beach. The removal came at the direction of the administration, which cited a lack of approval for the structure from the

October 24, 2024

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The Crumb Cafe Reopens in Sharples Commons

The Crumb Cafe is set to reopen at its new location in Sharples Commons this Friday, Oct. 25, at 8 p.m. following a delay communicated via email to the student body on Sept. 30. In an interview with The Phoenix, Ashley Rehrig

October 24, 2024

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Emails about Social Media Engagement Cause Faculty Concern over Free Speech

An email sent over the summer by the college’s Bias Incident Response Team (BIRT) to several faculty about a student-run Instagram meme account they were following sparked concerns about academic freedom, which continued into September. The email was sent to seven faculty,

October 24, 2024

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The Phoenix in Conversation with Mark Kuperberg

Mark Kuperberg has been a professor of economics at Swarthmore College since 1977, becoming one of the college’s most seasoned faculty members. Besides being a graph-loving economist, he is also a newfound novel enthusiast, a 1,000-lap swimmer, and a wanderlust. In 2019,

October 24, 2024

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SEPTA Expands Service and College Discounts Despite Budget Cuts

Going to Philadelphia is an essential aspect of life for many Swarthmore students, especially because the city lies only 30 minutes away from campus. Catching the regional rail is often the easiest way to get to Philadelphia, and recent changes to the

October 24, 2024

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SJP Organizes Outside Parrish Hall to Commence Palestine ‘Week of Actions’

On Tuesday Oct. 8, students organized outside Parrish Hall as a part of the “Palestine Week of Actions,” a series of events organized by Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP). The week marks one year since the Hamas attack on Oct. 7,

October 10, 2024

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