Low-Income Students Shouldn’t Be a Low Priority
Despite efforts from the administration to level the playing field between low-income, first-generation students at Swarthmore and their more privileged
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Staff Editorials
Dear Prospective Swattie: What We Want You to Know
Welcome to Swat! As you attend admitted student events, go to the activities fair, and explore campus, we at The
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More than Mere Consumption: On Pursuing Radical Self-Care
At Swarthmore, we often hear the phrase ‘self-care’ or are asked, “How are you taking care of yourself?” If we
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Unequivocally Rejecting Swarthmore Hate
On Sunday March 3, SGO voted to support Students for Justice in Palestine’s resolution to “ban the ban” and to
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Swarthmore Should Commit More Fully to Climate Action
On January 29, Middlebury College announced its “Energy2028” plan that commits the school to convert to 100 percent renewable energy
Read moreRemember the NARPs: Swat Needs More Recreational Spaces
While Swarthmore purports to values our physical health, the dearth of recreational facilities makes it difficult for exercise to be
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On Belonging
As students of the college, we are often privy to “imposter syndrome” — the feeling of not belonging and being
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A Shutdown of Decency: On Kevin Hassett’s Comments
Jan. 25 marked the end of the longest government shutdown in United States history. During the 35 days that the
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Fall 2018 in Review
Over the course of the semester, The Phoenix has reported on campus life from a variety of angles. In this
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We Must Keep our Attention Local
There is much to be optimistic about from Tuesday’s midterm elections. Democrats flipped the House of Representatives, giving them the
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