News The Renaming of Trotter Hall: Explaining the College’s Decision and What Comes Next Kush Kaur on the past, present, and potential futures of a Swarthmore academic building named for a controversial figure. February 19, 2026
News Swarthmore Professors Lead Panel on History of General Strikes Swarthmore professors hosted a panel to discuss the history, lessons, and inspirations of past strikes around the world. February 19, 2026
News Title IX Office Broaches Trans Rights on Campus, Perceived Shortcomings at SGO Town Hall Leaders from the Title IX Office, the GSC, and Student Health and Wellness addressed student questions and discussed controversial issues on campus surrounding Title IX. February 12, 2026
News Swarthmore Staff Navigates Demands of Winter Storm Fern Kaur '28 talks to workers across the college about how they adapted to increased demands during the recent winter storm. February 12, 2026
News Nine Takeaways from The Phoenix’s Fall ’25 Faculty and Student Polls Editor-in-Chief Daniel Perrin and Opinions Editor Rafi Karpowitz examine several key takeaways from the Phoenix's recent season of polling. February 12, 2026
Interviews·News 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
News Commemorating Black History: Chef Ramsey’s Cooking Class DCC executive chef Thomas Ramsey leads a class on Gullah Geechee cuisine for the inaugural event of the BCC's Black History Month '26 series February 12, 2026
News Philadelphia Activists and Lawmakers Join ‘ICE Out’ Movement Xu '28 heads to Philadelphia to cover the growing local movement against ICE in the streets and in City Hall. February 5, 2026
News Swarthmore Planning Commission Meeting Highlights Conflict on Cunningham Plan Conflict has arisen between the college and some Swarthmore residents over the development of Cunningham Fields. February 5, 2026
News Swarthmore Resilience Committee Hosts Teach-In Against ICE Brutality A group of Swarthmore students organized a walk-out and teach-in against ICE as nationwide tensions rise. February 5, 2026