The Phoenix

Swarthmore Motions to Toss Lawsuit Following U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on Trans Athletes

November 5, 2026

News

Swarthmore College has asked a federal judge to dismiss the lawsuit brought against the college by transgender athlete and alumna Evie Parts ’25.

Faculty Votes to Alter Diversity Language in Tenure Allocation Guidelines

by Erin Picken

November 5, 2026

Faculty recently voted to amend guidelines for tenure-track hires.

Swarthmore Embraces Community College Transfer Students in Keeping with ‘Swarthmore Forward’ Strategic Plan

by Zephyr Weinreich

November 5, 2026

Swarthmore College moves to admit more transfer students from community colleges as

Remembering Dining Hall Worker Brett Day: Reflections from Friends and Colleagues

by Rafi Karpowitz

November 5, 2026

Rafael Karpowitz '27 shares reflections, thoughts, discussions, and stories from Brett's close

Office Hours: Faculty on the Relationship Between Pedagogy and Political Views

Rafi KarpowitzandNasrin Ahmed

November 5, 2026

Faculty share their thoughts on how and to what extent professors should

Latest Stories

Fueling the Phoenix: Newly Extended Dining Hall Hours

by Nasif Ataher

November 5, 2026

What You Missed at the Philly Film Fest

by Ben Waters

November 5, 2026

PHILADANCO! Exclaiming Community and Empowerment Through the Visual Arts.

by Yamu Xi

November 5, 2026

Dr. Mackensie Alston Explores Artificial Intelligence as a Bias-Detection Tool

by Alexandra Pryplesh

November 5, 2026

Pierson Lecturer Dr. Mackensie Alston discusses her recent research using artificial intelligence to detect bias in the criminal justice system.

What to Expect from the Midterm Elections Next Week

by Daniel Perrin

October 29, 2026

Millions of Americans will go to the polls next Tuesday amidst rising political dissatisfaction. Here’s what Swatties will see on their ballots, as well

Swarthmore Adds Three Alumni to Board of Managers

by Alissa Lopes

October 29, 2026

Jeremy Brest ’90 and Colin Convey ’97, and Tom Hartnett ’94, P’26 join the college Board of Managers.

Dr. Deirdre Cooper Owens on Harriet Tubman as a Medical and Intellectual Pioneer

by James Lewis

October 29, 2026

Dr. Deidre Cooper Owens gives the 2026 James A. Field Endowed Lecture on Harriet Tubman and medical bondage.

Science Center Cafe Cuts Down on Outside Catering, Updates Hot Meal Options

by Cameron Alleyne

October 29, 2026

Science Center Cafe no longer offers Chinese food from Yangtze Inn every day, replacing most meal options with DCC-catered food.

Opinions

Federal Voter ID Legislation is Common Sense

by Trajan Finarelli

November 5, 2026

Trajan Finarelli '30 argues that we should be open to considering the potential merits of stricter Voter ID legislation and proposes some solutions of his own.

The Most Obnoxious Blowhards in America

by Teddy King-Pollet

October 29, 2026

Teddy King-Pollet '28 criticizes a recent deplorable ad campaign and the broad hypocrisy of two prominent right-wing politicians.

Weekly Column: Swat Says

Nasrin AhmedandRafi Karpowitz

October 29, 2026

In this edition of Swat Says, students rank Tri-Co mascots, weigh in on the Garnet Weekend and Halloween overlap, and reflect on their caffeine habits.

Arts

‘La Bola Negra’ Grabs Life by the Balls!

by Zuyuan Zhou

November 5, 2026

A review of “La Bola Negra,” opening in theaters in Philadelphia on Nov. 6

Artist of the Week: Jonas Barr ’27 on Being and Not Being an Artist

by My Nguyen

November 5, 2026

Poet Jonas Barr ’27 on learning what it means to self-identify as an artist

Eyes Wide Open: A Review of ‘You Can See Everything’

by Harper Gowen

October 29, 2026

A review of the documentary “You Can See Everything”

Sports

Athlete of the Week: Isabel Adam ’28

by Charlie Watson

November 5, 2026

Outside hitter Isabel Adam ’28 has been lighting it up for the Swarthmore volleyball team this fall. She came into this season with extensive on-court experience, playing in all but one game in her first two years at Swarthmore, and earning All-Centennial

LeBron James: The 76ers’ New Addition

by Andrew Lufrano

October 29, 2026

On a beautiful Friday afternoon, July 24, 2026, LeBron James announced to the world that he would continue his illustrious career by signing with the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year, eight-million-dollar contract. Widely regarded as the best professional basketball player of all

USWNT Wins Friendly Against Spain in Chester, PA

by Ava Gizzie

October 29, 2026

A crowd of 18,000 chants in unison to the beat of the fan section drums. It’s the 86th minute of the match, and the U.S. Women’s National Team is down 2-1 to reigning World Cup Champions, Spain. The beat continues. The left

Features

The German 9.11.

by Trajan Finarelli

November 5, 2026

Trajan Finarelli '30 reflects on the complex implications of Nov. 9 for German history.

Fleeting Sketches

by Alice Yang

November 5, 2026

Alice Yang '29 shares her Procreate sketches of people in New York.

McCabe Library: Crossings — Migration Then and Now

by Alice Sheffer

November 5, 2026

Sheffer ‘30 explores McCabe’s current exhibit: “Crossings — Migration Then and Now.”

Weekend Roundup: Last week of classes…

by Daisy Yuhas

April 27, 2007

Last week of classes. Yes, that does mean we are drawing close to exams... and, yes, the end of the semester is a bittersweet parting. That said, we're not there [...]

Mark Loria ’08 to perform jazz piano recital

by Micaela Baranello

April 27, 2007

Tonight at 8:00, pianist Mark Loria '08 will perform his junior recital, which will be comprised of jazz works by Bill Evans, Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, and others, along with [...]

College Corner with Michael Harrington

by Lauren Stokes

April 27, 2007

Michael Harrington is a copy editor at the Philadelphia Inquirer who has been taking classes and meting with students to talk about writing and journalism at Swarthmore this semester through [...]

Directing II Night of Scenes this weekend

by Micaela Baranello

April 26, 2007

This weekend, Swarthmore is to be treated to an ecclectic smattering of drama productions. On Saturday and Sunday, the Theater Department is presenting the Directing II Workshop's Night Of Scenes. [...]

Bone Marrow Donor Registry drive on campus today

by Daisy Yuhas

April 26, 2007

Today from noon to 7:00 pm in Parrish Parlors, the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) will be running a bone marrow donor registration drive. In a little under half an [...]

Achieving Black and Latino Leaders of Excellence engage Swarthmore

by Lauren Stokes

April 26, 2007

ABLLE, or Achieving Black and Latino Leaders of Excellence, was formed last November as a closed group for Black and Latino men on campus. The group's three pillars are academic [...]

Student Council Report

by Lauren Stokes

April 25, 2007

As we wrap up another semester, the activities of Student Council are winding down. Council has not forgotten about "Thanksgiving in the Spring." They are working on a write up [...]

Swarthmore a model for Asian liberal arts school

by Urooj Khan

April 25, 2007

This past week, Swarthmore College played host to two visitors from the soon-to-be-built University of Central Asia. The university, which is aiming to open in 2010, will be made up [...]

Holm and Graber honored for Russian essays

by Liana Katz

April 25, 2007

Two Swarthmore students were recently recognized by the National Post-Secondary Russian Essay Contest, administered by the American Council of Teachers of Russian. Abigail Graber '08 received an Honorable Mention in [...]

Presidential candidate forum presents three very different candidates

by Lauren Stokes

April 25, 2007

Over fifty students attended the presidential candidate forum on Tuesday night, and pizza disappeared rapidly, much to the chagrin of your overworked and undernourished Daily Gazette reporter. Three of the [...]

Previous 1 … 1,139 1,140 1,141 1,142 1,143 … 1,332 Next

Suggestions

Latest Stories

Newsletter

Opinions

Arts

Sports

Features

More