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

October 9, 2025

News

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

Credit/no credit deadline extended next semester

by Micaela Baranello

May 3, 2006

Late last week, the faculty approved a proposal to extend the deadline to declare or remove credit/no credit status on a class. Previously, credit/no credit (also called "pass/fail") status had [...]

Editor’s Note

by Micaela Baranello

May 3, 2006

Dear Readers, Today is the Gazette's final issue of the school year and will also be my last as Managing Editor. It is time for me to say my goodbyes [...]

Weekend Roundup: Philadelphia Orchestra, Wilma Theater, and a farewell

by Micaela Baranello

April 28, 2006

This is our last Weekend Roundup with you. We'll miss it. Trying to be funny after orchestra rehearsal isn't always easy, but we hope we've succeeded once or twice. We [...]

Tammy Ryan and Scott Long perform recital

by Allison McCarthy

April 28, 2006

Another exciting recital to look forward to this weekend features Scott Long and Tammy Ryan, aka the "dueling divas," if you have seen their posters around campus. The two will [...]

“Applesauce” sweetly sarcastic comedy with a sharp bite

by Lauren Stokes

April 28, 2006

"Applesauce," written by Rebecca Goldman '07 and directed by Andrew Brown '07, is sweet, soft, and goes down easy this weekend in Science Center 101. Ellen (Jackie Avitabile '09) swallowed [...]

Edward Albee’s “The Zoo Story” explores the balance of human interaction

by Daisy Yuhas

April 28, 2006

The possibility of making a real, human connection with someone else is at the heart of "The Zoo Story," a play by Edward Albee being performed in the Frear Ensemble [...]

Swattie Emeritus: Our faithful correspondent outside the Swat Bubble

by Micaela Baranello

April 28, 2006

In an episode of productive procrastination, you, like many other Swatties, may have clicked through Career Services' website. If so, you may have spotted a rather odd graphic of three [...]

Clothesline Project raises awareness, gives survivors of sexual violence a voice

by Lauren Stokes

April 28, 2006

Even all the way from the train station at the bottom of the hill, people can't help but notice the forty-nine bright red, yellow, blue and purple shirts hanging outside [...]

Why does the Science Center have a “Bridge of No Return”?

by Lauren Stokes

April 27, 2006

Why do the doors to the bridge in the Science Center lock behind you from 10 PM to 7 AM? According to Director of Public Safety Owen Redgrave, "while it [...]

New phone system to add exciting new features

by Micaela Baranello

April 27, 2006

On Tuesday afternoon, the College announced its plans for a new phone system which should be in effect after the week of June 5th. Our current phone system, which was [...]

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