Swarthmore Needs a CCTV Committee
The Phoenix's Editorial Board advocates for the creation of a CCTV committee.
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The College Needs a Reset: A Letter From Faculty
A collection of faculty reflect on the college’s repression of student activism.
Seniors Reflect: ‘There Can and Must Be a Better Swarthmore College’
A group of anonymous seniors reflect on the failings they've witnessed and been affected by during their time at Swarthmore and provide a vision and imperative for a better future.
Everything is Embarrassing
Opinions Editor Nasrin Ahmed '28 chronicles the embarrassing moments that have happened to her during her two years at Swarthmore.
An Open Letter in Defense of Jeannine Osayande and African Diasporic Dance at Swarthmore
Students voice their concerns regarding the future of African Diasporic dance at Swarthmore.
Genocide and What’s Left of ‘Faith in the Institution’
Lucas Meyer-Lee '23 reflects on the college's changing response to student activism on campus.
SGO Resolution Urging the Dismissal of Trespassing Charges
Student Government Organization (SGO) urges the Swarthmore Administration to advocate for the dismissal of criminal trespassing charges against campus protestors last spring.
Baseball and the Idea of America
As the summer approaches, during which the United States will celebrate the 250th anniversary of its founding, it has only become clearer that America has a very bizarre relationship with its past. Among many, there is an obsession with, even worship of
The United States Postal Service Is Dying. What Can We Do?
Sarai Williams '29 reflects on the severe financial crisis faced by USPS and the impact it will have on many communities.
Meditations on Meditating
Leon Leveau '26 discusses how meditation can help you take a step back from the overwhelming and often uncontrollable sequence of thoughts and actions that dominate our daily lives.