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‘Hundreds’ of Acts of Graffiti Spray-Painted Across Campus, Extensive Cleaning Work Ensues

May 2, 2026

News

"Hundreds of acts of vandalism" occurred early morning Friday May 1. The Phoenix captured the before-and-after as a significant cleaning effort rolled out.

Val Smith Sits Down for Spring Interview with The Phoenix

by Daniel Perrin

April 30, 2026

President Val Smith reflects on her presidency, her goals for the rest

Spring ’26 Student Body Poll Results

Rafi KarpowitzandDaniel Perrin

April 30, 2026

The Phoenix releases the results of its third semesterly survey of the

Spring ’26 Faculty Poll Results

Daniel PerrinandRafi Karpowitz

April 30, 2026

The Phoenix releases the results of its second semesterly poll of the

The Phoenix in Conversation with Robert Putnam ’63

by Zephyr Weinreich

April 30, 2026

Robert Putnam '63 charts his evolution from aspiring engineer to political scientist

Latest Stories

Swarthmore Needs a CCTV Committee

by The Editorial Board

April 30, 2026

Ask The Phoenix: What’s The Status of Current Campus Construction Projects?

by Xinto Xu

April 30, 2026

College Data Reveals Seven-Fold Increase in Disability Accommodations Since 2011

by Daniel Perrin

April 30, 2026

News

Generative AI Pervades Higher Education: Here’s How Three Institutions Responded

Zephyr WeinreichandThe Collegiate Journalism Network (TCJN)

April 30, 2026

Zephyr Weinreich joins journalists from Emporia State University and Oberlin College to report on AI usage and policy across institutions.

Campus Discussions: How Swarthmore is Thinking About AI

by Nina Sablan

April 30, 2026

Nina Sablan conveys wide-ranging campus opinions on AI usage.

A Look Inside Swarthmore’s 350+ Camera Surveillance Network

Ella WalkerandDaniel Perrin

April 23, 2026

A map of the 350+ accessible CCTV cameras on campus and an investigation into who decides to install them, how they're used, and how

Swarthmore Borough Passes Sanctuary and Welcoming Resolution

by Xinto Xu

April 23, 2026

Swarthmore Borough adopted a welcoming resolution the week after college student groups organized "No ICE Week" events.

SEPTA and Swarthmore Borough Begin Discussing Commuter Lot Development

by Lucy Tobier

April 23, 2026

SEPTA, the borough, and the college discuss urban development plan in Swarthmore Town.

Opinions

The College Needs a Reset: A Letter From Faculty

by Undersigned Faculty

April 30, 2026

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

Seniors Reflect: ‘There Can and Must Be a Better Swarthmore College’

by Anonymous Students

April 30, 2026

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.

Genocide and What’s Left of ‘Faith in the Institution’

by Lucas Meyer-Lee

April 30, 2026

Lucas Meyer-Lee '23 reflects on the college's changing response to student activism on campus.

Arts

‘Wilderness Generation’ Review: A Family Reunion That Doesn’t Quite Hit Home

by Alissa Lopes

April 30, 2026

A review of James Ijames' new play "Wilderness Generation," including commentary from the playwright.

Where Does Acting End And Begin? — A Review of ‘Circle Mirror Transformation’

by Joanna Hong

April 30, 2026

A review of Kana Nagata '26's Senior Honors Directing Thesis, "Circle Mirror Transformation"

Recommendations From the Editorial Board Vol 5.

Daniel PerrinandElla WalkerandMaya LevineandSarah Cymrot

April 30, 2026

Read about Copy and Upper Editors' recommendations!

Sports

Athlete of the Week: Lola Diaz ’26

by Katherine Kerman

April 30, 2026

Lola Diaz ’26, hailing from Portland, OR, and Marbella, Spain, has been an integral part of the Swarthmore women’s tennis team for the past four years. She has been awarded All-Centennial First Team Singles (2024) and All-Centennial First-Team Doubles (2024) and has

Some Thoughts I Had While Running the Wilmington, DE, Half-Marathon

by Katherine Kerman

April 30, 2026

As I turned the corner and entered the underpass around mile three of the Wilmington Marathon, the road became dark and wet, and a runner behind me shouted, trying to be witty, “beware of the needles.” But as you can imagine, this

Athlete of the Week: Lydia Morris-Kliment ’27

by Aimee Lee

April 23, 2026

Aimee Ross, co-editor of the Sports Section, in conversation with Lydia Morris-Kliment '27, the outstanding thrower from the Swarthmore Track and Field team.

Features

In Defense of Hobbs

by Kush Kaur

April 30, 2026

Kush Kaur '29 reflects on experience at Hobbs Cafe.

Reflections from a Graduating Senior

by Maya Levine

April 30, 2026

Maya Levine '26 reflects on her years at Swarthmore.

The Moonlit Path

by Megumi Jindo

April 23, 2026

Megumi Jindo '28 reflects on her experience at Swarthmore so far and the passing of the baton in her Kizuna, Japanese club.

Weekend roundup: Lights, Camera, Action!

by Daisy Yuhas

January 29, 2009

Add/Drop is over, there’s snow on the ground and the weekend has come once again.

The Future of War News Radio

by Alan Zhao

January 29, 2009

The DG sits down with WNR staff to discuss the future of WNR with the US withdrawal from Iraq scheduled for 2011.

Swatties Go To Washington

by Urooj Khan

January 29, 2009

Swatties report back on their trips to Washington D.C. for the Inauguration. Dozens packed into cars or got on trains to witness the momentous event of President Barack Obama's inauguration, and all called it an unforgettable experience.

Better Know a Dean! with Melissa Mandos.

by Neena Cherayil

January 29, 2009

In this installment of the "Better Know a Dean!" series, the Gazette interviews Melissa Mandos, the fellowships and grants advisor for Swat students.

Departments Nearing Hire for Middle Eastern Studies

by Jack Keefe

January 29, 2009

Both the Department of History and the Department of Political Science are nearing the end of a search process to hire for a three-year visiting professorship concerning the Middle East in their respective fields. However, the independent searches may be complicated by

Misery Poker Blues, Deer Dilemmas, and Parrish Parlour Etiquette

by Sahiba Gill

January 28, 2009

Will losing Misery Poker all the time help you win eventually? Dead deer bringing you down? Looking for a musical muse? Ease your worries and extinguish your burning questions here!

Carolyn Dorfman Dance Company to Commemorate Jewish Legacy

by Lauren Stokes

January 28, 2009

Suzanne Winter '10 is bringing the Carolyn Dorfman Dance Company to campus this weekend with the help of a Cooper Grant. "The Legacy Project" is a celebration of the Jewish diaspora through dance.

Swatties Share their Externship Stories

by Daisy Yuhas

January 28, 2009

Over winter break, many Swatties participated in Career Service’s “extern” program that matches students to hosts, often alums or parents of students, who provide the student with an opportunity to experience a work environment for a week.

Local Carpenters’ Union Protests Greenhouse Project

by Lauren Stokes

January 27, 2009

The Metropolitan Regional Council of Carpenters has been protesting on Route 320 in front of the athletic fields, claiming that the College is "destroying the wages and benefit standards of area carpenters" by awarding work to non-union contractors for the greenhouse project.

Bat Attack!

by The Editorial Board

January 27, 2009

A bat surprised students in McCabe with an appearance in a stairwell on Monday night. Simon Nin Zhu snapped a photo of the furry flying mammal.

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