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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.

Safety Officer Paul Rodgers found in the Science Center

by Miles Skorpen

January 24, 2007

Last Friday, Paul Rodgers was reported missing. After a campus-wide search, he was found dead in the Science Center. At this time, very little is known about how Mr. Rodgers [...]

Reminder to campus groups

by The Editorial Board

January 23, 2007

In order to have your group events listed in the Daily Gazette, simply email us with the time and location, preferably by 9:00 p.m. the day before. Ads of up [...]

Mia Farrow stirs desire to act in Darfur activists

by Lauren Stokes

December 27, 2006

On Saturday night, Mia Farrow spoke about her experiences in Darfur from the perspective of a UN Goodwill Ambassador who has visited the country twice, once in 2004 and once [...]

Weekend roundup

by Daisy Yuhas

December 15, 2006

'Twas the night before finals and all through the hall, not a Swattie was sleeping lest they miss the call, of the textbooks all strewn on the desk and the [...]

Performance Art comes to the Kitao

by Daisy Yuhas

December 15, 2006

This weekend, Swarthmore's student art space will be hosting a totally unique work by sophomore Kim Comer. "We All Must Wake" is a performance art piece that will be opening [...]

A capella group Stick and Stones to disband

by Daisy Yuhas

December 15, 2006

Last nightÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s Jamboree concert, hosted by Cantatrix and featuring all of Swat's a cappella groups was markedly poignant as it marked the final concert of Sticks and Stones, one of [...]

Editor’s note

by Micaela Baranello

December 15, 2006

Dear readers, This is the semester's final edition of the Gazette. Publication will resume on Monday, January 22, 2007, just in time for you to wake up way too early [...]

Lang Scholars to focus on youth education, waste management, and media justice

by Lauren Stokes

December 15, 2006

The new crop of Lang Opportunity Scholars were recently named from the sophomore class: Elizabeth Crow, Kylah Field, Diego Garcia-Montufar, Camila Leiva, Hansi Lo Wang, and Toby Wu. Their planned [...]

Student Council election results

by dailygazette

December 15, 2006

Results of the recent Student Council election were announced yesterday via a [students] email and are presented below. Congratulations to Sven, Randall, Meredith, and Andrew! Appointments Chair **Sven David Udekwu [...]

Wanda Sykes confirmed as spring LSE

by Micaela Baranello

December 15, 2006

Comedian Wanda Sykes will headline the 2007 Spring Large Scale Event (LSE), which will be held on Saturday, March 3 in LPAC. According to LSE Committee Chairman Douglas Gilchrist-Scott '09, [...]

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