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Swarthmore Fought Against the Endowment Tax in Congress: Here’s How

October 9, 2025

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Earlier this year, Swarthmore joined other small colleges to lobby Republican legislators against an increased endowment tax.

Delaware County Adopts Zero Waste Plan

by Eleanor Xu

October 9, 2025

Delco adopts Zero Waste plan, a milestone for environmental advocates working against

The Phoenix in Conversation with Hawaii Governor Josh Green ’92

by Daniel Perrin

October 9, 2025

The Phoenix sits down with Josh Green '92 - the Swat alumnus

Starting a New Page: Independent Bookstore Opens in the Ville

by Amrita Gopal

October 9, 2025

The Phoenix visits Swarthmore's newest bookshop

The Phoenix in Conversation with Benedicta Delima

by Eleanor Xu

October 9, 2025

EVS technician Benedicta Delima shares her experience running a nonprofit dedicated to

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Office Hours: Faculty on Grading Practices and Grade Inflation

Rafi KarpowitzandErin Picken

October 9, 2025

SEPTA Funding and the Perils of Political Theatre

by Rafi Karpowitz

October 9, 2025

Weekly Column: Swat Says

Rafi KarpowitzandErin Picken

October 9, 2025

Swarthmore Libraries Launch “Art Lending Library”

by Zephyr Weinreich

October 9, 2025

Swarthmore's Art Lending Library has its inaugural gallery opening

Disability Rights Advocate Haben Girma on Accessibility and Inclusion

by Annika Petras

October 2, 2025

In a Cooper Series lecture, Haben Grima shares her experience promoting accessibility as an individual with disabilities.

Admin Shed Light on College Finances at ‘Endowment 101’

by Marra Irons

October 2, 2025

Administration explains the structure, purpose, and investment strategies of Swarthmore's endowment.

Uncertainty for RA Unions, Collective Bargaining under the Trump Administration

by Ella Walker

October 2, 2025

OPEIU representative Nick Galipeau speaks on the current state of workers' rights and the future of RA unions.

Solidarity Speaks: Jonah Sah ’27 on Building Solidarity at Swarthmore

by Zephyr Weinreich

October 2, 2025

Jonah Sah '27 gives insight into Swarthmore's student-run labor advocacy group.

Opinions

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Office Hours: Faculty on the Role of Professors in the Liberal Arts

Rafi KarpowitzandErin Picken

October 2, 2025

In the inaugural article of our new Opinions series “Office Hours,” various Swarthmore faculty members share their thoughts on the role of professors in services of the liberal arts.

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Just Say Hi: A Case for Friendliness

by Corinne Lafont

October 2, 2025

Corinne Lafont ’26 makes a case for friendliness in the face of unprecedented levels of isolation among young people.

Weekly Column: Swat Says

Rafi KarpowitzandErin Picken

October 2, 2025

In this edition of Swat Says, students share their favorite dining hall meal, reveal the craziest thing they've heard from a professor in class, and discuss the buildings with the worst vibes on campus.

Arts

Fan of the Year

by Paris Kampel

October 9, 2025

Jafar Panahi and the Importance of the Cinema of Resistance

by Olivia Huang

October 9, 2025

It wasn't just an accident. Olivia Huang '29 discusses Jafar Panahi's influence on cinema of resistance.

WSRN Weekly Schedule 10/09/25

by Maddie Adams-Miller

October 9, 2025

Check out WSRN's weekly schedule!

Sports

Athlete of the Week: Lauren Lior ’27

by Katherine Kerman

October 9, 2025

Swarthmore women’s soccer forward Lauren Lior ’27 hails from Fairfield, CT, and is a graduate of Greens Farms Academy. During her first year with the Garnet, she had a stellar season, breaking into the starting lineup, and cementing herself as an integral

WSOC Day in the Life: Away Game vs. Muhlenberg College

by Aimee Lee

October 9, 2025

As we head into the middle of the fall semester, Swarthmore’s sports schedules will become increasingly busy. While exams and paper deadlines approach quickly, varsity athletic teams plunge into the middle of conference play, when the significance of winning is the most

“Loaves of Love”: Charity and Tradition

by Katherine Kerman

October 9, 2025

Swarthmore athletic teams participate in the "Loaves of Love" charity and educational program lead by the Swarthmore Chabad House.

Campus Journal

First-Years Flaunt Fashion

by Charlotte Hall

October 2, 2025

In the post-COVID era, the art of dressing well seems to have slowly and sadly started to fade into antiquity. No longer are the schools of America flooded with fashion-forward students determined to dress their best. Chic jeans and sweaters are disappearing,

Hopes

by Claire Chin

October 2, 2025

How To Do Things You Suck At: Lesson One

by Zoe Washington

September 25, 2025

Welcome to “How To Do Things You Suck At,” every Swattie’s go-to guide on how to try something new and (eventually) succeed in it. Want to learn how to crochet? Play badminton? You’ve found the right place, then. Every month, you’ll follow

Penelope Jencks brings a child’s eye view to the List Gallery

by Lauren Stokes

September 11, 2006

Currently showing at the List Gallery is Penelope Jencks's "Beach Series II, 1988-2006," a sculpture exhibition of surprising proportions. Jencks began her lecture on Thursday by announcing that it was [...]

Weekend roundup

by Daisy Yuhas

September 8, 2006

This weekend, take a little time to enjoy the arts and activities both on and off campus before the semester picks up speed. Swat will be offering the traditional dance [...]

Incoming freshmen battle nettles during Swarthmore pre-orientation

by Lauren Stokes

September 8, 2006

This summer, sixteen incoming freshmen and four upperclassmen leaders hiked along the West Rim Trail in northern Pennsylvania as part of a new pre-orientation program called SWAT, or Swarthmore Wilderness [...]

Parrish student lounge gets a makeover

by Micaela Baranello

September 6, 2006

When you go get your mail in the new and improved key-lock mailboxes, you'll probably notice the large plastic covers draped around Parrish's Shane Student Lounge. The lounge, which was [...]

ITS summer roundup

by Micaela Baranello

September 6, 2006

The hard-working folk at ITS have been busy this summer with a bevy of changes: new phone system, new Swatmail, improved wireless coverage, and a boatload of behind-the-scenes tweaks. The [...]

Magill walk oak to survive attack by Ernesto

by Micaela Baranello

September 6, 2006

Many students arrived on campus last weekend to the sad sight of a badly damaged tree in front of Parrish, at the top of Magill Walk. The remnants of Tropical [...]

Swat summer news roundup

by Micaela Baranello

September 4, 2006

Gil Kemp '72 pledged $10 million to Swarthmore; funds will be used to endow a biology professorship and construct a guest quarters/entertainment venue on campus as well as a currently [...]

Worth faces shortage of meningitis vaccine, will offer new HPV vaccine

by Micaela Baranello

September 4, 2006

Worth Health Center director Linda Echols thought she had plenty of the meningitis vaccine Menactra on hand, but when she looked closer earlier this summer she noticed that her supply [...]

Editor’s Note

by Micaela Baranello

September 4, 2006

Dear readers, Welcome to another year at Swarthmore and the 20th semester of the Daily Gazette. We hope you find our publication to be enjoyable and informative and would love [...]

SBC concept grants help students with innovative ideas

by Micaela Baranello

May 3, 2006

Over the past year, student groups have been spending considerably less amounts of money. This has resulted in a surplus of funds for the Student Budget Committee (SBC). Some of [...]

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