Opinion Archives - Page 3 of 219

Meet the Silent Player in the Adolescent Mental Health Crisis

Zephyr Weinreich '28 argues that Democrats and Republicans must come together to address dab-pen abuse among American high schoolers.

May 1, 2025

In Troubled Times·Opinion

In Troubled Times: A Call to Action from Professor Ted Gup

In a new weekly segment, "In Troubled Times", Eugene M. Lang Visiting Professor for Issues of Social Change Ted Gup argues for campus-wide unity and action in the face of the unprecedented threats of the Trump Administration.

May 1, 2025

Highlights·Opinion

Arts on Competition, Debate, and Open Discourse

Corinne Lafont '26 argues for increased discourse, collaboration, and accountability among campus publications.

April 24, 2025

Opinion

Letter from 129 Alumni Boycotting Reunion

Swarthmore alumni/ae explain their reasons for boycotting the class reunion and for refusing to donate money unless certain conditions are met by the College.

April 24, 2025

Opinion·Swat Says

Weekly Column: Swat Says

In this edition of Swat Says, students share their thoughts on marriage in college, discuss whether Swarthmore was their first choice, and reveal their favorite summer spots on campus.

April 24, 2025

Opinion

William Jin Platform

William Jin gives his pitch as a candidate for SGO Senate.

April 24, 2025

Opinion

Rethinking the Origins of COVID and Pandemics to Come

Rafi Karpowitz '27 argues we should think critically about narratives around COVID, and pandemics in general, which we take for granted.

April 24, 2025

Opinion·Swat Says

Weekly Column: Swat Says (Ville Edition)

What are your top two favorite spots in the Ville? Adrian Ferguson ’26: Of Aspen and the CO-OP. Ella Curran ’27: The CO-OP or Aria. Liam Prude ’27: LBV (Lunch Break Vintage) and the CO-OP. Shreya Patel ’25: Honestly, I don’t go

April 17, 2025

Opinion

Napping Spots on Campus Ranked

It is my professional, chronically exhausted opinion that not all spots on campus are made equal for napping. For one, I can assure you that falling asleep sitting up in class is toward the bottom of the list (I am not made

April 17, 2025

Highlights·Opinion

Statement of Tri-Co Solidarity on the National Day of Action for Higher Education

Our campuses in the Tri-Co are unfortunately, under unprecedented attack. In recent weeks, a new direction on immigration policy by the Trump administration has led to detention, detainment, and deportation of college and university students and faculty across the country, as well

April 17, 2025

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