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A Look Inside Swarthmore’s 350+ Camera Surveillance Network

April 23, 2026

News

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

Latest Stories

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

Student Council Report

by Lauren Stokes

March 1, 2007

The computer program for rescheduling spring exams to accommodate the possible "Thanksgiving in the Spring" break has been completed and members of Council will be meeting with Registrar Martin Warner [...]

PBS’ History Detectives do some sleuthing at Friends Historical Library

by Lauren Stokes

March 1, 2007

Sitting in the Friends Historical Library, a cell phone rang. All eyes immediately turned towards the offender--not for disturbing the peace, but for disturbing the take. They had finally gotten [...]

Beyond hip-hop: James Mtume speaks on the future of black America

by Finlay Logan

February 28, 2007

James Mtume looked out into the audience in SCI 101. "I don't want to feel like I'm in Iraq, here," he said to the scattered listeners. "Let's all come down [...]

Modernity and the Alphabet: Gardener speaks on Japanese modernist poetry

by Myles Dakan

February 28, 2007

Yesterday, the faculty lecture series continued with "Language at the Limits: The Global Situation of Japanese Modernist Poetry." After an introduction from Alan Berkowitz, Professor Will Gardner of the Japanese [...]

How long is your email username reserved after you graduate?

by Urooj Khan

February 28, 2007

Many things change during your time at Swarthmore, but one thing is forever faithful: your email address! However, one day, you shall have to say good-bye to that trusty combo [...]

Vandalism in Cunningham lot

by Urooj Khan

February 27, 2007

Sometime between 11:30 pm Saturday night and 1:30 Sunday morning, six vehicles were vandalized in the Cunningham parking lot. According to Owen Redgrave, Director of Public Safety, most of the [...]

Electric conductors fall on Harvard Avenue, alarming Roberts residents

by Lauren Stokes

February 27, 2007

Last Wednesday morning, two conductors fell on Harvard Avenue, a street which runs by Roberts dormitory. Each line conducted 13 kilovolts, and they gave off dramatic orange sparks that attracted [...]

Board of Managers increases reliance on wind power, hikes charges 5%

by Miles Skorpen

February 27, 2007

This past weekend, the Board of Managers met for their annual spring meeting. According to Sam Asarnow '08, the newly elected Student Council Vice-President, the first spring meeting "is always [...]

Orchestra 2001 takes on Ligeti, Kim, Menotti, and Prado

by Micaela Baranello

February 26, 2007

Friday night brought Orchestra 2001 to Lang Concert Hall with its usual eclectic variety of 20th and 21st century repertory, here an exceptionally rewarding program. The inclusion of Gyorgy Ligeti's [...]

The men’s soccer team’s Clinic for Darfur only the latest in a tradition of community involvement

by Lauren Stokes

February 26, 2007

Would it surprise you to know that for the past three years, Swarthmore's men's soccer team has led the Centennial Conference in home attendance? It's the case, and according to [...]

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