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Students Charged for Distributing Allegedly ‘Violent’ Zines on Campus

March 5, 2026

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The college sent letters to eight students for distributing a protest zine, alleging that the zines incited violence and informing them of possible disciplinary charges.

College’s Cunningham Fields Development Plan Met With Resident Pushback

by Lucy Tobier

March 5, 2026

Swarthmore College's proposal to redevelop Cunningham Fields runs into strong resistance from

Our Community Norms: Isolating Survivors

by Anonymous

March 5, 2026

An anonymous alum examines the harmful culture within Swarthmore community that isolates

Swarthmore Applies to Switch its Accreditation Agency to New England Commission

by Daniel Perrin

March 5, 2026

Swarthmore applies for accreditation with the New England Commission on Higher Education

Aramark and Outsourcing: Undermining the Purpose of Public Institutions

by Rafi Karpowitz

March 5, 2026

Opinions Editor Rafael Karpowitz '27 argues that the approach to outsourcing embraced

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Ask The Phoenix: What’s Behind the Empty McCabe Front Desk?

by Xinto Xu

March 5, 2026

Date Drop Helps Swatties Come Together

by Ellen Stewart

March 5, 2026

War, Power, Culture: Rashid Khalidi and Amira Hass on the ‘Palestine Question’

by Zuyuan Zhou

March 5, 2026

DEI Is a Higher Ed Target: Here’s How Five Institutions Responded

by Lucy Tobier

March 5, 2026

Reporters from five member institutions of The Collegiate Journalism Network describe the wide-ranging effects of Trump's DEI policy on higher education.

Val Smith Announces Plan to End Presidency After 2026-27 Academic Year

by Daniel Perrin

February 26, 2026

Val Smith announces the upcoming end of her time as Swarthmore president, the community responds and prepares for a period of transition.

Swarthmore Supports Harvard-Led Lawsuit Defending International Students

by Zephyr Weinreich

February 26, 2026

Swarthmore joins many other higher education institutions in support for Harvard's legal fight for international students.

Swarthmore Accepts 231 Early Decision Applicants

by Ellen Stewart

February 26, 2026

Admissions Office releases information on early decision acceptances to the class of 2030.

McCabe Library: From Dirt to Dust

by Vivian Li

February 26, 2026

An architectural history class created an exhibition at McCabe, transforming the campus landmark into a living archive of its own history.

Opinions

Weekly Column: Swat Says

Nasrin AhmedandRafi Karpowitz

March 5, 2026

In this edition of Swat Says, students share their hot takes on the Oscars, reveal their feelings on midterm season, and discuss plans for spring break.

Student-Athletes on the Upcoming Cunningham Fields and Fieldhouse Renovations

Alex AvanesyanandLuca CampianiandEli CoganandEllie FermoandJada GreenandKatherine KermanandJames SheltonandThomas Shelton

February 26, 2026

Varsity and club athletes share their thoughts on how the recently proposed renovations of Cunningham Fields and the Fieldhouse will affect them and their teams.

Resilience in the Face of Oppression: Reflections on Black History Month

by Nasrin Ahmed

February 26, 2026

As BHM concludes, Nasrin Ahmed '28 discusses the importance of telling Black history not simply as a story of oppression and resistance, but instead as one of triumph and excellence.

Arts

Who Will (And Who Should) Win at the 2026 Oscars?

by Olivia Huang

March 5, 2026

Olivia Huang '29 predicts the winners of the upcoming 98th Academy Awards.

All in a Giornata: A Photo Gallery

by James Shelton

March 5, 2026

James Shelton's '28 collected photographs from the fresco painting class's open studio event.

Artist of the Week Rafael Karpowitz ’27 Stopped Stressing Over Standards

by Corinne Lafont

March 5, 2026

Pianist Rafael Karpowitz '27 reflects on his musical childhood and the versatility of jazz.

Sports

Swarthmore Swimming Battles for Conference Crowns

by Aimee Lee

March 5, 2026

Swarthmore's men's and women's swim teams found success at this year's Centennial Conference Championships.

Athlete of the Week: Steven Jungers ’26

by Aimee Lee

March 5, 2026

Pitcher Steven Jungers '26 shares about his four years with Swarthmore baseball.

The Best 60 Days of Sports?

by Charlie Watson

February 26, 2026

Charlie Watson '27 discusses exciting athletic events taking place in February and March.

Features

Seven Songs to Get You Through Midterms

by Corinne Lafont

March 5, 2026

Corinne Lafont '26 offers students a motivational study playlist.

Some Jobs Suck

by The Bush Administration

March 5, 2026

Sex columnist "The Bush Administration" weighs in on the politics of intimacy.

Two Mural Projects Color Downtown Swarthmore

by Xinto Xu

November 20, 2025

Swarthmore Town Center partners with local artists to create murals in downtown Swarthmore.

Office Hours: Faculty on the Implications of Generative AI for Higher Education

Erin PickenandRafi Karpowitz

November 20, 2025

Swarthmore professors share their thoughts on the growing prevalence of generative artificial intelligence and its implications for higher education and the liberal arts.

Peace and Conflict Studies Presents ‘The Future of Palestine’ Panel

by Annika Petras

November 20, 2025

On Monday, Nov. 17, the department of peace and conflict studies hosted a panel discussion, “The Future of Palestine,” concluding the two-part Palestine/Israel series. The talk, moderated by Distinguished Visiting Professor of English Bashir Abu-Manneh, featured three leading voices in current academic

Students Criticize Karine Jean-Pierre’s Controversial Visit to Campus

Rafi KarpowitzandKeanu Arpels-JosiahandNeria SpenceandOona Pitter

November 20, 2025

Several students share their critical thoughts on former Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre's visit to campus, emphasizing the general incoherence of her talk as well as her unwillingness to condemn US support for Israel's assault on Gaza.

A Review of Calder Gardens: Relatable … How Exactly?

by Corinne Lafont

November 20, 2025

Corinne Lafont '26 reviews Philadelphia's new Calder Gardens, which opened on September 21st.

Post Office Supervisor Mike Harper Wins 2025 Greg Brown Award

by Zephyr Weinreich

November 20, 2025

Greg Brown Award winner Mike Harper says his personal takeaway from serving the college community is to enjoy the work and have fun.

Grace Dignazio ’22 on the MFA, Hybrid Poetics, and the Liberal Arts Experience

by Maddy Posner

November 20, 2025

Last February, Swarthmore alum Bobby Zipp ’18 wrote an article in The Phoenix about the broken relationship between students, alumni, and career services. He mentioned that attempts to connect students and alumni lack simplicity and fluidity, among other problems, boiling down to

Artist of the Week: Montana Hamel ‘26 On Breathing Life Into Play

by Yijia (Jessica) Qin

November 20, 2025

Artist of the Week Montana Hamel '26 discusses creativity, discovery, and artistry.

A Californian Swattie’s Top Five Fall Spots on Campus

by Amrita Gopal

November 20, 2025

As a Swattie who hails from the distant, faraway land of California, there are many times where I yearn for the comforts of the motherland. At night, as I huddle underneath my carefully constructed cocoon of blankets, I long for the California

Rally for the Garnet Raises $194,454 for Athletics

by Aimee Lee

November 20, 2025

On Nov. 11, Swarthmore College kicked off its annual Rally for the Garnet Giving Challenge, a two-day fundraising initiative aimed at strengthening Garnet athletics and expanding resources for student-athletes. By the end of the campaign, the community had raised $191,454 from 1,333

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