The Phoenix

Longtime Dining Staff Member Severely Injured, Hospitalized After Dishwasher Accident

February 19, 2026

The Phoenix reports on a devastating incident in which a Dining and Community Commons industrial dishwasher left a worker that was attending to it hospitalized with severe injuries.

The Rise, Fall, and Tentative Rebirth of Philadelphia’s ‘President’s House’ Memorial

by Zephyr Weinreich

February 19, 2026

News Editor Zephyr Weinreich '28 traces the history of America's first 'White

Swarthmore Endowment Sees 9.5% Return in 2024-25 Fiscal Year

by Daniel Perrin

February 19, 2026

The college's endowment enjoyed stronger returns in 2024-25 than in the years

The Renaming of Trotter Hall: Explaining the College’s Decision and What Comes Next

by Kush Kaur

February 19, 2026

Kush Kaur on the past, present, and potential futures of a Swarthmore

Students: Stand Up for Your Rights!

by Wyatt Brannon

February 19, 2026

Wyatt Brannon '26 argues that, if students want to have some control

Latest Stories

The College and the CO-OP: An Interconnected History of Two Swarthmore Institutions

by Nathanael D. Brown

February 19, 2026

Swarthmore Professors Lead Panel on History of General Strikes

by Reina Jones

February 19, 2026

Swarthmore Women’s Lacrosse Seniors Anticipate Their Final Season

by Olivia Huang

February 19, 2026

Title IX Office Broaches Trans Rights on Campus, Perceived Shortcomings at SGO Town Hall

by Ellen Stewart

February 12, 2026

Leaders from the Title IX Office, the GSC, and Student Health and Wellness addressed student questions and discussed controversial issues on campus surrounding Title

Swarthmore Staff Navigates Demands of Winter Storm Fern

by Kush Kaur

February 12, 2026

Kaur '28 talks to workers across the college about how they adapted to increased demands during the recent winter storm.

Nine Takeaways from The Phoenix’s Fall ’25 Faculty and Student Polls

Daniel PerrinandRafi Karpowitz

February 12, 2026

Editor-in-Chief Daniel Perrin and Opinions Editor Rafi Karpowitz examine several key takeaways from the Phoenix's recent season of polling.

The Phoenix in Conversation with Dirt Farm Books Owner John Mclntyre

Darius KimandAlma Greenfield

February 12, 2026

Two students interview the owner of a new local bookstore and discuss the promise and peril of independent bookstores.

Commemorating Black History: Chef Ramsey’s Cooking Class

by Cameron Alleyne

February 12, 2026

DCC executive chef Thomas Ramsey leads a class on Gullah Geechee cuisine for the inaugural event of the BCC's Black History Month '26 series

Opinions

Weekly Column: Swat Says

Corinne LafontandNasrin AhmedandRafi Karpowitz

February 19, 2026

In this edition of Swat Says, students share their takes on the recent "looksmaxxing" craze, discuss the new matchmaking algorithm Date Drop, and reveal their nightmare presidents blunt rotation.

Swarthmore Religious Advisors Reflect on Spirituality in the Current Moment

Michael RambergandHojin ParkandMordi WolfandAlison Schuettinger

February 12, 2026

Swarthmore religious advisors offer their thoughts and reflections on finding meaning and spirituality in the current turbulent and uncertain moment.

Corinne Critiques: Sci Cafe

by Corinne Lafont

February 12, 2026

Corinne Lafont '26 encourages you to go out of your comfort zone and stop by Sci Cafe for an array of tasty snacks.

Arts

Queeries: Cruel Valentine

by Ari Froehlich

February 19, 2026

Check out our "Queeries" column! This time on new music and cultural sentiments towards Valentine's Day.

Sarah Kinsley Finds Power in Impermanence on ‘Fleeting’

by Alissa Lopes

February 19, 2026

Alissa Lopes '29 reviews Sarah Kinsley's new EP, "Fleeting."

Artist of the Week Laura Wentzel ’26: Letting the Dance Take Over

by Yijia (Jessica) Qin

February 19, 2026

Jessica (Yijia) Qin '28 interviews ballet dancer Laura Wentzel '26 on her approach to performing.

Sports

Athlete of the Week: Quinn Weygandt ’26

by Aimee Lee

February 19, 2026

Quinn Weygandt ’26 is continuing to make waves on the Division III national swimming stage. On Feb. 7, the Madison, WI, native clocked a 4:20.85 in the 400-meter IM to take first place against Gettysburg College. The time was just three-tenths of

For When Your Body Stops You

by Corinne Lafont

February 12, 2026

If we’ve talked in the last year, you probably know I’m in marathon training. For almost a year, I’ve maintained a weekly 40-mile-plus training schedule. It’s something I’m consistent about because I love the hobby. I don’t run for physical gains or

Athlete of the Week: Theo Teszler ’28

by Katherine Kerman

February 12, 2026

Theo Teszler ’28, hailing from Newton, MA, is a sophomore who is coming off a superb first-year induction into college track and field. The sprinter boasts a 48.31-second program-record performance in the 400-meter race. While carrying out this career best in the

Features

The Ultimate Swarthmore College Quiz: Are You a Stereotypical Swattie?

by Megumi Jindo

February 19, 2026

Take the ultimate Swattie quiz and see — I bet you are a Swattie! Answers: If you mostly got 1), Yay, you belong at this school! You are the “Swattie” who wakes up right before class because you’ve worked your butt off

From My Dad to Yours

by Zoe Washington

February 12, 2026

Washington '29 shares a father-daughter playlist, the first of a monthly column.

Comic: Frosty Frenzy

by Paris Kampel

February 12, 2026

Community Raises Environmental Questions Following Delaware River Chemical Spill

by Lauren Mermelstein

March 30, 2023

On Sunday, March 26, the city of Philadelphia issued a public safety alert recommending that residents use bottled water as the result of the spillage of 8,000 gallons of an acrylic polymer solution. The chemical spill occurred late Friday, March 24 in

Expanding Campus Accessibility: Improvements to 25Live

by Matt Gutow

March 30, 2023

I want to talk about access, and particularly access to physical spaces. Swarthmore is wonderful in that it is very small, and one tends to see the same people congregate in the same library and the same spaces. The downside of this,

The Limits of Self-Determinism in the Vernacular Surrounding Ongoing Protests in Peru

by Melanie Zelle

March 30, 2023

At least 48 protesters have been killed and over 970 injured in the course of anti-government protests in Peru. The continuous demonstrations, roadblocks, and clashes with state forces — which were set off by the ousting of President Pedro Castillo — have

Professor of Biology Vince Formica on Evolutionary Biology, Swatties, and the Circus

by Suhyun Kim

March 30, 2023

Professor Vince Formica is an associate professor and the current department chair of biology. He specializes in studying evolution and animal social behaviors as well as the intersection between the two. He explores such themes in his research and in the courses

The City of Brotherly Love Hosts the Love Run

by Eliana Dellinger

March 30, 2023

On Your Mark! Get Set! Love! This past weekend, on Sunday, March 26, the city of Philadelphia hosted one of its largest races. Commonly known as the City of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia staged its annual Love Run, a half marathon (13.1 miles)

Swarthmore Athletics Weekly Recap:

by Sophia Vesely

March 30, 2023

Men’s Tennis: Swarthmore College: 9, Stevens College: 0 On Sunday, March 26, men’s tennis faced the Stevens Institute of Technology at home in the Mullan Tennis Center. The No. 29 ranked Garnet defeated the No. 38 ranked Ducks dominantly, winning all three

Athlete of the Week: Avery McClure ’26

by Abby Chang

March 30, 2023

Avery McClure ’26, a freshman from Bolivar, MO, was an integral part of Swarthmore softball’s success against Neumann University on Sunday, March 26. The second baseman had two runs batted in (RBI) and four put-outs (PO) in the first of two games

Professor of History Bruce Dorsey on His Book, Teaching Experiences at Swarthmore, and Advice for Students

by Lauren Mermelstein

March 23, 2023

Professor of History and History Department Chair Bruce Dorsey specializes in early American history, ranging from Europeans’ first contact with the Americas through the Civil War. His area of expertise covers the ways in which American culture, politics, religion, and sexuality interact,

College Admits 969 Applicants As Acceptance Rate Drops to 6.7 Percent

by Aviva Weiser

March 23, 2023

On March 17, 969 applicants were admitted to Swarthmore’s Class of 2027 from an application pool of 14,287 prospective students, signaling one of the lowest acceptance rates in Swarthmore history at 6.7 percent. This marks a drop in admits from the previous

UC Berkeley Professor Lectures on Frederick Douglass’s Theory of Resistance

by Owen Mortner

March 23, 2023

The political science department welcomed Dr. Desmond Jagmohan, a leading scholar of African-American political thought and assistant professor of political science at the University of California Berkeley, to give a lecture titled “Frederick Douglass on the Nature of Resistance” on Wednesday, March

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