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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Staff Editorials
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
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Remember 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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Support Indigenous Peoples
On Monday, Swarthmore recognized Indigenous Peoples Day, joining an effort made by many to disentangle and reclaim the widely recognized
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On Privilege, Entitlement, and Elitism: The Kavanaugh Debacle
(Content Warning: Brett Kavanaugh, Mentions of sexual assault) Last week, with the eyes of the nation upon her, Dr. Christine
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