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Weekly Column: Swat Says

In this edition of Swat Says, students share their opinions on changes happening around campus and discuss under what circumstances they would share their most vulnerable thoughts.

September 24, 2026

Opinion

Stop Asking When Texas Will Turn Blue. Ask What Comes Next on Affordability

Jacob Velarde '27 highlights the often overlooked history of progressive politics in Texas and argues that this legacy of economic populism presents the way forward for Southern Democrats.

September 24, 2026

Opinion

Got democracy? Only if we organize for it!

Lily Zavin '29 shares her experieces with political organizing over the summer and emphasizes the importance of remaining hopeful, continuing to fight for an inclusive democracy, and pursuing a politics grounded in community engagement.

September 24, 2026

Opinion

How the Rise of AI Puts Swarthmore’s Values to the Test

Maria Victoria Almarza '28 argues that Swarthmore must reckon with the emergence of generative AI, the continued tolerance of which undermines Swarthmore's commitment to environmental and social justice.

September 17, 2026

Highlights·Opinion

We Should Talk About It

Opinions Editor Nasrin Ahmed ’28 dives into the discourse around discussions at Swarthmore, arguing that Swat students too often abandon the liberal arts ideal of collaborative classroom engagement in favor of performative self-absorption and one-upmanship.

September 17, 2026

Opinion·Swat Says

Swat Says: Ed Board Edition

In this special edition of Swat Says, the Phoenix Editorial Board shares their opinion on a variety of topics concerning the Swarthmore community and the newspaper and offer advice to new students.

September 17, 2026

Editorials·Opinion

Swarthmore Needs a CCTV Committee

The Phoenix's Editorial Board advocates for the creation of a CCTV committee.

April 30, 2026

Opinion

The College Needs a Reset: A Letter From Faculty

A collection of faculty reflect on the college’s repression of student activism.

April 30, 2026

Opinion

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.

April 30, 2026