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A Look Inside Swarthmore’s 350+ Camera Surveillance Network

April 23, 2026

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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's transparency compares to other schools.

Swarthmore Borough Passes Sanctuary and Welcoming Resolution

by Xinto Xu

April 23, 2026

Swarthmore Borough adopted a welcming resolution the week after college student groups

SGO Resolution Urging the Dismissal of Trespassing Charges

Abby GuiseandStudent Government Organization

April 23, 2026

Student Government Organization (SGO) urges the Swarthmore Administration to advocate for the

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

‘AI and the Future of Humanity’: Night Owls Discussion with Chloé Bakalar

by Marra Irons

April 23, 2026

OpenAI Chief Ethicist Chloé Bakalar discusses hopes and concerns regarding generative AI

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Ask the Phoenix: Who Decided on the Worthstock Artists?

by Ellen Stewart

April 23, 2026

The Phoenix in Conversation with Lenape Leader, Artisan, Educator, and Activist Denise Bright Dove Ashton-Dunkley

by Kush Kaur

April 23, 2026

Baseball and the Idea of America

by Rafi Karpowitz

April 23, 2026

Old Science Hall Renaming Task Force Unveils Final Steps

by Kush Kaur

April 16, 2026

The committee to rename Old Science Hall approaches the final stages of its work and shares what comes next.

Provost Rich Wicentowski on Overseeing Swarthmore’s Academic Program

by Daniel Perrin

April 16, 2026

Provost Rich Wicentowski talks about his approach to leading Swarthmore's academic programming through strategic planning, faculty interaction, and other college issues.

The Phoenix In Conversation With SGO President- and VP-Elect

by Ellen Stewart

April 16, 2026

The new SGO president- and vice president-elect share their vision and goals for their term, addressing free speech restrictions, a retroactive pass/fail option, and

The Phoenix in Conversation with U.S. Representative Mary Gay Scanlon (D – PA05)

by Daniel Perrin

April 16, 2026

Swarthmore's representative in Congress, Mary Gay Scanlon, discusses the politics of higher education, legislating under Trump, and this political moment.

The Iran War in Context: A Conversation with Professor Ahmad Shokr

Beika LyuandZuyuan Zhou

April 16, 2026

History Professor Ahmad Shokr discusses the larger implications of American intervention in the Middle East.

Opinions

The United States Postal Service Is Dying. What Can We Do?

by Sarai Williams

April 23, 2026

Sarai Williams '29 reflects on the severe financial crisis faced by USPS and the impact it will have on many communities.

Meditations on Meditating

by Leon Leveau

April 23, 2026

Leon Leveau '26 discusses how meditation can help you take a step back from the overwhelming and often uncontrollable sequence of thoughts and actions that dominate our daily lives.

Office Hours: Faculty on How Swarthmore Has Changed

Rafi KarpowitzandNasrin Ahmed

April 16, 2026

In this edition of Office Hours, faculty reflect on how they feel Swarthmore has changed during their time at the college.

Arts

Why Can’t We Have Dog Bed Coffins? Inside JACQUELINE NOVAK: 2026 TOUR

by Yijia (Jessica) Qin

April 23, 2026

An review of a stand-up comedy, Jacqueline Novak: 2026 Tour with all new shows!

Looking Beyond Mayfair: A Brief Reflection on Bridgerton Season 4

by Dalton Mwangi

April 23, 2026

A reflection of the merits and flaws of Bridgerton season 4.

Artist of the Week: Maddie Adams-Miller ’26 on Designing Access

by Alissa Lopes

April 23, 2026

Theater designer Maddie Adams-Miller '26 on the importance of physical and cultural access to art.

Sports

Athlete of the Week: Lydia Morris-Kliment ’27

The Editorial BoardandAimee 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.

Chicago Cubs Fan Takes on Citizens Bank Park

The Editorial BoardandSydney Ross

April 23, 2026

Sydeny Ross, a steadfast Chicago Cubs fan, recounts her experience watching an MLB baseball game at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia and feeling the agony one inevitably feels as a fan-outsider in Philly sports arenas.

Athlete of the Week: Iris Barone ’26

by Katherine Kerman

April 16, 2026

Katie Kerman: Congratulations on your Centennial Athlete of the Week award and becoming the program’s all-time leader in triples and stolen-bases! Can you take us through those moments when you broke two program records and how you and your team celebrated? Iris

Features

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.

Hey Mom

by Corinne Lafont

April 16, 2026

Corinne Lafont '26 writes a touching piece about her Mom in honor of Mother's Day.

Bubble Soccer Brawl

by Paris Kampel

April 16, 2026

Students Discuss the College’s Future in the 2020 Planning Process

by Vy Vo

February 14, 2008

Student Council and members of the planning committees hosted a large forum for discussion and brainstorming about how Swarthmore should invest its money from the Meaning of Swarthmore campaign.

Swat Senior Wins USA Today Award

by Miles Skorpen

February 14, 2008

Today, USA Today readers across the nation were introduced to the newspaper's Academic All-Stars. Representing Swarthmore: Mark Dlugash '08 made the team. He is one of only twenty college students [...]

The Lube Lad/y

by Sahiba Gill

February 14, 2008

At the risk of being labeled the Lube Lad/y, I want to respond directly to the reader who left the following post: Just don't get a yeast infection… I'm actually [...]

Student Council Appointments Filled

by Neena Cherayil

February 14, 2008

Student’s Council’s Appointments board has filled all open committee spots for this semester. Appointments Committee chair Nate Erskine ’10 says he was “very happy with the turnout”: the board received [...]

“Hot Food Only for Athletes” at Essie Mae’s; Students Confused

by Ramya Gopal

February 13, 2008

Essie Mae’s receives most of its food traffic from the grill, often with lines that extend outside the ordering room. Few notice the hot soup and chicken on the side. [...]

A Little Theater for Valentine’s Day

by Jamison

February 13, 2008

If you're looking for somewhere to take a date this Valentine's Weekend, or somewhere to go to forget you don't have one, there is no better option on campus than [...]

Mixed Responses to Stricter Enforcement of PE Requirement

by Justin diFeliciantonio

February 13, 2008

PE requirements have recently become significant in students’ consideration of course loads. Beginning with the class of 2011, all rising-juniors that have not completed four PE credits by the end [...]

Big Plans For The Dashboard

by Dougal Sutherland

February 12, 2008

The Student Dashboard which greets so many Swarthmore students when they open their web browsers will be undergoing some significant changes in the near future. A minor redesign of the [...]

From the ‘Net: The Gazette’s Picks

by dailygazette

February 12, 2008

Our staff has scoured the 'net, looking for interesting websites to share. If you have any suggestions, send us an email at dailygazette@swarthmore.edu, or drop a message in our contact [...]

Sunset Over the Greenhouse

by Finlay Logan

February 11, 2008

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