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Old Science Hall Renaming Task Force Unveils Final Steps

by Kush Kaur

April 16, 2026

News

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

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

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

Swarthmore Called the Police on Our Protest. Now I’m Preparing for Trial.

by Jace Boland

April 16, 2026

Jace Boland '27 condemns the college's decision to arrest him and eight

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The Phoenix in Conversation with U.S. Representative Mary Gay Scanlon (D – PA05)

by Daniel Perrin

April 16, 2026

Alistair McDowall’s ‘Pomona’ Reaffirms the Power of Theater

by Kaito Stohr

April 16, 2026

The Iran War in Context: A Conversation with Professor Ahmad Shokr

Beika LyuandZuyuan Zhou

April 16, 2026

News

Ruth Cyzner on Escaping Nazi Germany, Surviving Holocaust

by Zephyr Weinreich

April 16, 2026

Holocaust survivor Ruth Cyzner talks about her lived experience of escaping Nazi Germany, while sharing concerns about the future of democracy.

College Data Reveals Rise in Average Grades Over Past Two Decades

by Ellen Stewart

April 9, 2026

Data on students’ average grades over the past two decades show that the average grade given at Swarthmore has risen across all divisions.

Ask The Phoenix: Who’s On the Committee to Choose Swarthmore’s Next President?

by Zephyr Weinreich

April 9, 2026

Some analysis, takeaways, and biography of who is on the committee to select the next president of Swarthmore.

Chris Van Hollen ’83 H’14 On His Fiery Year in the Senate

by Daniel Perrin

April 9, 2026

Senator Chris Van Hollen ’83 discusses his political approach to an increasingly progressive and outspoken role in the national scene.

The Phoenix in Conversation with Sociologist Arlie Russell Hochschild ’62 H’93

by Daniel Perrin

April 9, 2026

Sociologist Arlie Russell Hochschild discusses the role emotions played among Trump supporters and how understanding them helps us move forward.

Opinions

Letter to the Editor: Swarthmore Should At Least Be Honest About Its Values

by Michael Weithorn

April 16, 2026

Former Phoenix humor columnist Michael Weithorn ’78 suggests an update to Swarthmore's website and mission statement to better reflect the reality of the college's punitive approach to student protestors.

Weekly Column: Swat Says

Nasrin AhmedandRafi Karpowitz

April 16, 2026

In this edition of Swat Says, students share their dorm horror stories, discuss their thoughts on room selection, and brainstorm what new businesses should come to the Swarthmore Ville.

Letter From Faculty and Staff In Defense of Students’ Freedom of Expression

by Undersigned Faculty

April 9, 2026

79 members of Swarthmore's faculty and staff condemn the college's recent disciplinary charges against student protestors for the distribution of allegedly violent zines.

Arts

Rock and Roll is a Risk: ‘Sing Street’ 10 Years On

by Alissa Lopes

April 16, 2026

A look back on John Carney's "Sing Street," on its ten year anniversary.

Artist of the Week Kana Nagata ’26: In the Space Between Words

by Yijia (Jessica) Qin

April 16, 2026

Kana Nagata ’26 on her finding meaning in silence, directing, and life.

Class of 2026 Choreographers Shine in Final Showcase

by Jeremy Weinstein-Sears

April 16, 2026

A review of Swarthmore's Senior Dance Concert featuring four of the eight senior dance majors & minors.

Sports

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

Playoff Push: Swarthmore Heats Up in Final Stretch Before Tournament Play

by Aimee Lee

April 16, 2026

As the spring weather is heating up, so is Swarthmore’s softball team. The Garnet currently sit atop the standings in the Centennial Conference with an 11-1 conference record and are in position to secure the top seed in the upcoming postseason tournament.

Athlete of the Week: Aubree Daugherty ’26

by Aimee Lee

April 9, 2026

Aubree Daughtery '26 reflects on her four years playing women's lacrosse at Swarthmore.

Features

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

A Ranked Guide to the Hobbs Spring Menu

by Cameron Alleyne

April 9, 2026

Cameron Alleyne '29 reviews Hobbs Spring Menu.

Cambridge professor bridges worlds of science and faith

by Dustin Trabert

February 6, 2007

In the United States, we have been keenly aware of the alleged conflict between the realm of science and the realm of religion. From the Scopes Monkey Trial of 1925 [...]

Friendly panel moved to shed light on Swarthmore’s Quaker roots

by Dustin Trabert

February 6, 2007

Ask any Swarthmore student or professor what makes the college so special, and there is a decent chance that the Quaker influence on the campus's sense of justice, truth, and [...]

“Spring Awakening” is more entertaining than your honors thesis

by Lauren Stokes

February 5, 2007

Any Swarthmore student who was once (or still may be) a teenager should be able to appreciate "Spring Awakening," the spring play directed by Professor Elizabeth Stevens featuring eighteen current [...]

Weekend Roundup: Philadelphia celebrates all things Tut…

by Daisy Yuhas

February 2, 2007

Add/drop is done and now we stand on the precipice of another semester! Fortunately weekends afford us with an excellent opportunity to not only do our laundry and get ahead [...]

Jeffrey Ford reads stories fantastical and uncanny

by Allison McCarthy

February 2, 2007

A young couple finds distraction in a haunted house, demon children and possessed cats dancing their attentions from what they truly want to understand. A city of miniscule people lives [...]

“We refused to leave our children behind” in Miller v. Board of Education

by Lauren Stokes

February 2, 2007

Last night, Dr. Sandra Jowers of the University of the District of Columbia spoke on Miller v. Board of Education, a landmark case in both African-American and deaf history. This [...]

“Arcadia” in the amphitheater: Stoppard’s popular play comes to Swat

by Daisy Yuhas

February 1, 2007

Among the many theatrical productions underway for the spring semester is a production of Tom Stoppard's "Arcadia." Produced by Aaron Hollander '07 and co-directed by Micaela Baranello '07 and Nora [...]

Earthlust wraps up “Week of Action” on global warming

by Lauren Stokes

February 1, 2007

Starting on Monday and continuing through Friday, you may have seen Earthlust members tabling at the top of Sharples as part of a national Sierra-Club-sponsored Week of Action against global [...]

FUN FUNd eager to give out money to improve student life

by Lauren Stokes

February 1, 2007

This week, SBC officially announced that its FUN FUNd was open to proposals from the campus community. Last year, an SBC concept grant program gave students an opportunity to receive [...]

Interfaith group offers opportunity to explore Swarthmore’s religious and spiritual life

by Dustin Trabert

January 31, 2007

Earlier this year, when the Office for Multicultural Affairs held the Diversity Conversation Series, one of the sessions offered dealt with religion and spirituality. Now, Swarthmore students will have a [...]

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