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Judges Arianna Freeman ’01 and Stephanos Bibas Discuss Landmark Cases and Jurisprudence on Constitution Day

At the annual Constitution Day lecture on Sep. 16, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit Judges Stephanos Bibas and Arianna J. Freeman ’01 visited Swarthmore to share some memorable cases and experiences during their career alongside their insights on jurisprudence.

September 19, 2024

Interviews·News

The Phoenix in Conversation with Pennsylvania State Representative Jennifer O’Mara

Swarthmore College’s representative in the Pennsylvania State Legislature, Jennifer O’Mara, came to campus on Friday, May 3, for an interview with The Phoenix. Below is an edited transcript: Daniel Perrin: First of all, thank you so much for being here. To start,

May 9, 2024

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Live Updates: Students Occupy Parrish Lawn in Support of Palestine

This is a live story, check back for updates. Older posts may not reflect current information. Read the main article here.Updated as of 4:51 p.m. 5/5/2024. ⟡Live 4:50 p.m. 5/5/2024 I’ve received reports that Worthstock’s second act was canceled due to the

April 29, 2024

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Writer and Activist Naomi Klein Speaks at Swarthmore on Israel-Gaza and the “Doppelganger” Effect

On Thursday, April 18, author, activist, and professor Naomi Klein visited Swarthmore for the final event in the “South Africa to Gaza: World History and the Politics of Accountability” series. The series is hosted by the Aydelotte Foundation, the President‘s Office, Swarthmore

April 25, 2024

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Students Race in Annual Crum Regatta

On Friday, Apr. 19, students brought boats made out of plastic, rubber, wood, rope, and tape to the Crum Regatta, an annual Swarthmore tradition where students race homemade crafts down Crum Creek. The event was organized by the Office of Student Engagement

April 25, 2024

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The Phoenix in Conversation with Author and Activist Naomi Klein

After writer and activist Naomi Klein gave the last lecture in Swarthmore’s “South Africa to Gaza: World History and the Politics of Accountability” series, she spoke to The Phoenix about the Israel-Gaza violence, the media, academia, climate, economics, and politics. Below is

April 25, 2024

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The Phoenix In Conversation with Professor Donna Jo Napoli

Donna Jo Napoli is a professor of linguistics and social justice. She is also appointed as the Maurice Eldridge Faculty Fellow. Shinz Jo Ooi: What inspired you to go into linguistics in the first place? Donna Jo Napoli: It was an accident.

April 25, 2024

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The Phoenix In Conversation with Tiffany Hammond

An article on Tiffany Hammond’s talk, given before this interview, can be found here. Milan Tenn: In your talk, you mentioned intersectionality and the way in which various aspects of one’s identity can lead to unique forms of discrimination, unique forms of

April 18, 2024

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Swat Thai and i20 Celebrate Thai New Year

On Friday, April 12, students gathered outside the InterCenter (IC) to play trivia, participate in water games, and enjoy Thai food to celebrate Songkran — Thai New Year — for an event held by Swat Thai and i20 Swarthmore International Club. Songkran

April 18, 2024

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Admitted Students ‘Swatstruck’ by Swatlight

On April 11 and 12, Swarthmore College hosted its first round of Swatlight and Swatstruck: programs allowing admitted students to explore the college and experience its community through visiting classes, eating a meal in the dining hall, and hearing from faculty, staff

April 18, 2024

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