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What is the Status of the Islamic Studies Program?

Swarthmore College’s Islamic studies program has been left without a program coordinator or administrative assistant, raising questions regarding the status of the program. A Title VI complaint filed on Oct. 29 against Swarthmore by the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) mentioned the
November 14, 2024

Eric Song on Fashion, Milton, and Being ‘Boring’

Eric Song is an associate professor of English literature here at Swarthmore. After being informed of his status as a highly sought-after faculty feature, Song’s reply was humble: “I should warn you that my life isn’t very interesting.” Contrary to this admission,
November 14, 2024

SEPTA Union Members Work Without Contract While Negotiating Demands

Last week, across Philadelphia, hundreds of Southeastern Pennsylvania Transit Authority (SEPTA) workers threatened to go on strike if long-running contract negotiations did not end with a wage increase. The strike would not have directly impacted the Swarthmore regional rail station but would
November 14, 2024

CASA Club Creates Community of Love, Solidarity, and Support

What appeals to many prospective students considering Swarthmore is the idea of community. Swarthmore prides itself on offering an environment where students can feel free to speak their ideas, express their individuality, and create lasting connections. Recently, a new club on campus
November 14, 2024

SBC’s Spring Funding: An Interview with Chair Tenzin Bawa ’27

Swarthmore’s Student Budgeting Committee (SBC) is preparing for the Spring 2025 semester. SBC is the student-run committee responsible for distributing the school’s student activity fund to the various clubs across campus. The Phoenix spoke with SBC Chair Tenzin Bawa ’27 to gain
November 14, 2024

Election Night and Beyond: Swarthmore Reacts to Trump Win

When the polls closed at 8 p.m. on Nov. 5, Election Day, students and faculty made the transition from being active participants in democracy to diligent observers of the vote tally. As the results came in, the Swarthmore community experienced a fresh
November 7, 2024

Eddie Glaude Speaks about Baldwin’s Legacy and Essays

As Dr. Eddie Glaude spoke about the question of “how James Baldwin speaks to us still” on Nov. 1, he echoed the cadence and direct questioning of Baldwin’s writing, captivating the Lang Performing Arts theater at Swarthmore College. Glaude, the James S.
November 7, 2024
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