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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

Swarthmore Community Responds to Turkey-Syria Earthquakes

by Sharvari Tatachar

February 16, 2023

On Feb. 6, two catastrophic earthquakes struck Turkey and Syria. The natural disaster resulted in at least 41,232 deaths and at least 114,926 injuries. In response to the tragedy, several Turkish students arranged a vigil on Friday, Feb. 10 in collaboration with

Protecting Liberal Arts and Educational Freedom: We Stand with Save New College

by The Editorial Board

February 16, 2023

Fostering an inclusive, welcoming, and open environment is critical for student development in college. It enables students to learn from each other and grow as individuals, and it is arguably the most important part of any liberal arts education. Unfortunately, these ideas

Finding Purpose in Process: Musings about Rocks that Roll

by Matt Gutow

February 16, 2023

Hi Friends, in this essay I would like to explore the abstract human condition and finally give an answer to the question that has plagued Swarthmore students since the dawn of time, or at least from the dawn of Swarthmore’s history: what

Embracing the Risk of Love: Why We Shouldn’t Keep Our Hearts Hidden

by Iyinoluwa Ogunyinka

February 16, 2023

“No thing defines a man like love that makes him soft. And sentimental like a stranger in the park” – Noah Kahan. When I heard those words, I knew I would try my best to hold on to them. It is so

Observation Night on February 3

by Ben Pauley

February 16, 2023

On Feb. 2, everyone in a physics or astronomy class at Swarthmore received an email from the department’s administrative coordinator promoting an event hosted by the Society of Physics Students (SPS). This event was one of several observation nights hosted throughout the

Public transportation, a space to encounter humanity

by Yifan Huang

February 16, 2023

Sometimes, the impression of one moment can outweigh all the experiences that we have gone through in one month. I claim this because it is the authentic realization I came to over my winter trip. When I took a seat on the

An Invitation to Breathe

by Ryunah Kang

February 16, 2023

“I invite you all to breathe.” So, I breathed in . I breathed out . It felt as if I have never truly breathed before. Last Thursday, my Ecofeminism(s) class was honored to invite environmental activists Zulene Mayfield and .O Payne as

Eagles vs. Chiefs: Super Bowl LVII Recap

by David Yang

February 16, 2023

Super Bowl LVII featured two juggernauts: the number one seed from the National Football Conference, the Philadelphia Eagles, and the number one seed from the American Football Conference, the Kansas City Chiefs. On Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, the score was settled when

Swarthmore Athletics Weekly Recap:

by Sophia Vesely

February 16, 2023

Women’s Basketball: Swarthmore College: 52, McDaniel College: 42 On Thursday, Feb. 9, Swarthmore women’s basketball took to the road to face McDaniel College on their home court in Westminster, MD. The Garnet got off to a fast start, tallying fifteen points to

Athlete of the Week: Rose Teszler ’23

by Abby Chang

February 16, 2023

Rose Teszler ’23, a senior from Newton, MA, is a mid-distance runner for Swarthmore’s cross country and track & field teams. Teszler placed eighteenth place in the 800-meter run at the NCAA Championships last year and is having an incredible season this

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