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.
Reporters from five member institutions of The Collegiate Journalism Network describe the wide-ranging effects of Trump's DEI policy on higher education.
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.
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.
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.
Swarthmore prides itself on being a diverse and inclusive community, but this commitment is being tested by a proposal by the Student Government Organization (SGO) to eliminate the wages of the Phoenix’s editorial board as well as those of Voices. Since 1881,
On Tuesday, Jan. 31, George Lakey visited Swarthmore to speak about his new memoir “Dancing With History: A Life for Peace and Justice.” Before Lakey’s formal book presentation on Tuesday night, students were invited to gather for a more intimate conversation about
On January 28, the Office of Student Engagement (OSE) in collaboration with the Student Government Organization (SGO) hosted Swarthmore’s Winter Formal. The event took place at the Inn at Swarthmore’s Ballroom from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. The OSE took advantage of
On Jan. 19, Spotlyte, an app designed to help Swarthmore students find and host social events, launched successfully, gaining over 400 downloads in under a week. The app’s launch came after 11 months of hard work, constant improvements, and an initial setback.
In late spring 2022, Solidarity at Swat circulated a petition which asked the Swarthmore College administration to raise the student worker minimum wage to $15/hr. The text of our petition was as follows: $15 For Work is a multi-organization coalition dedicated to
In the very act of writing this article, I am surprising myself. I never cared much about interior decoration or architecture. In fact, all throughout boarding school and college, the walls of my dorm room have resembled those of a sanatorium. This
“Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio” has been met with critical acclaim — it boasts a 97% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. I was expecting to love it, particularly because Del Toro’s “Pan’s Labyrinth” is one of my favorite films. At every turn, Pinocchio sets
Men’s Basketball: Swarthmore College: 88, Muhlenberg College: 65 On Thursday, Jan. 26, Swarthmore men’s basketball took to the road to face Muhlenberg College in Allentown, PA. Swarthmore ended the first half comfortably with a twelve point lead and continued to lead the
I met Imzadi Diaz ’26 standing outside Mary Lyon. When walking to her room, I understood how an artist could feel inspired by the dorm’s scenic backyard. Mary Lyon looks like a cottage — not a college dorm. However, when Imzadi opened
2022 was a great year for film, with amazing selections across the board for all genres and budget types. “Aftersun,” a debut independent film from newcomer Charlotte Wells, starring Paul Mescal of “Normal People” fame, was rated the fifth best film of