Opinion Archives - The Phoenix

In Troubled Times: What, or Who, is the Endowment Really For?

Jonah Sah '27 critiques Swarthmore's conservative approach to the management of its multi-billion dollar endowment and calls for a more democratic approach.

November 13, 2025

Opinion·Swat Says

Weekly Column: Swat Says

Swatties share their thoughts on admissions decisions, understaffed departments, and their Swat day from hell.

November 13, 2025

Opinion

Two Wins, Two Ways: Democrats’ Disparate Strategies on Affordability

Jacob Velarde '27 examines two Democrats' who ran and won on the primary platform of affordability, and what this means for the future of successful Democratic campaigns.

November 13, 2025

Highlights·Opinion

Swarthmore’s Open Secret: A Culture of Sexual Violence

An anonymous student details their experiences with Swarthmore’s culture of sexual violence, both as a witness and victim, and advocates for both administrative action and open dialogue on campus.

November 6, 2025

Opinion·Swat Says

Swat Says: Screw Your Roommate Edition

In this edition of Swat Says, Corinne Lafont '26 interrogates students about the intimate details of their Screw dates last weekend.

November 6, 2025

Opinion

Swarthmore Alumni Stand with Student Organizers for Palestine

Abby Saul '19 highlights several alumni statements of support for Palestine organizers on campus.

November 6, 2025

Office Hours·Opinion

Office Hours: Faculty on Swarthmore’s Hiring, Retention, and Tenure Practices

In our third edition of this regular column featuring faculty perspectives, we asked professors to share their thoughts on hiring, retention, and tenure processes at the college.

October 30, 2025

Opinion

In Solidarity with the Indiana Daily Student and Free Press

The Phoenix stands with the Indiana Daily Student, after the Indiana University administration challenged their independence, and with student press across the country.

October 30, 2025

Opinion·Swat Says

Weekly Column: Swat Says

In this edition of Swat Says, students reveal their campus priorities, discuss the time-honored Swat tradition of Screw Your Roommate, and share surprising thoughts on sports teams at Swarthmore.

October 30, 2025

Opinion·Swat Says

Weekly Column: Swat Says

In this edition of Swat Says, students reflect on fall break, discuss common stereotypes of Swarthmore students, and reveal their biggest campus pet peeves.

October 23, 2025

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