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‘Hundreds’ of Acts of Graffiti Spray-Painted Across Campus, Extensive Cleaning Work Ensues

May 2, 2026

News

"Hundreds of acts of vandalism" occurred early morning Friday May 1. The Phoenix captured the before-and-after as a significant cleaning effort rolled out.

Val Smith Sits Down for Spring Interview with The Phoenix

by Daniel Perrin

April 30, 2026

President Val Smith reflects on her presidency, her goals for the rest

Spring ’26 Student Body Poll Results

Rafi KarpowitzandDaniel Perrin

April 30, 2026

The Phoenix releases the results of its third semesterly survey of the

Spring ’26 Faculty Poll Results

Daniel PerrinandRafi Karpowitz

April 30, 2026

The Phoenix releases the results of its second semesterly poll of the

The Phoenix in Conversation with Robert Putnam ’63

by Zephyr Weinreich

April 30, 2026

Robert Putnam '63 charts his evolution from aspiring engineer to political scientist

Latest Stories

Swarthmore Needs a CCTV Committee

by The Editorial Board

April 30, 2026

Ask The Phoenix: What’s The Status of Current Campus Construction Projects?

by Xinto Xu

April 30, 2026

College Data Reveals Seven-Fold Increase in Disability Accommodations Since 2011

by Daniel Perrin

April 30, 2026

News

Generative AI Pervades Higher Education: Here’s How Three Institutions Responded

Zephyr WeinreichandThe Collegiate Journalism Network (TCJN)

April 30, 2026

Zephyr Weinreich joins journalists from Emporia State University and Oberlin College to report on AI usage and policy across institutions.

Campus Discussions: How Swarthmore is Thinking About AI

by Nina Sablan

April 30, 2026

Nina Sablan conveys wide-ranging campus opinions on AI usage.

A Look Inside Swarthmore’s 350+ Camera Surveillance Network

Ella WalkerandDaniel Perrin

April 23, 2026

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 Borough Passes Sanctuary and Welcoming Resolution

by Xinto Xu

April 23, 2026

Swarthmore Borough adopted a welcoming resolution the week after college student groups organized "No ICE Week" events.

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 Town.

Opinions

The College Needs a Reset: A Letter From Faculty

by Undersigned Faculty

April 30, 2026

A collection of faculty reflect on the college’s repression of student activism.

Seniors Reflect: ‘There Can and Must Be a Better Swarthmore College’

by Anonymous Students

April 30, 2026

A group of anonymous seniors reflect on the failings they've witnessed and been affected by during their time at Swarthmore and provide a vision and imperative for a better future.

Genocide and What’s Left of ‘Faith in the Institution’

by Lucas Meyer-Lee

April 30, 2026

Lucas Meyer-Lee '23 reflects on the college's changing response to student activism on campus.

Arts

‘Wilderness Generation’ Review: A Family Reunion That Doesn’t Quite Hit Home

by Alissa Lopes

April 30, 2026

A review of James Ijames' new play "Wilderness Generation," including commentary from the playwright.

Where Does Acting End And Begin? — A Review of ‘Circle Mirror Transformation’

by Joanna Hong

April 30, 2026

A review of Kana Nagata '26's Senior Honors Directing Thesis, "Circle Mirror Transformation"

Recommendations From the Editorial Board Vol 5.

Daniel PerrinandElla WalkerandMaya LevineandSarah Cymrot

April 30, 2026

Read about Copy and Upper Editors' recommendations!

Sports

Athlete of the Week: Lola Diaz ’26

by Katherine Kerman

April 30, 2026

Lola Diaz ’26, hailing from Portland, OR, and Marbella, Spain, has been an integral part of the Swarthmore women’s tennis team for the past four years. She has been awarded All-Centennial First Team Singles (2024) and All-Centennial First-Team Doubles (2024) and has

Some Thoughts I Had While Running the Wilmington, DE, Half-Marathon

by Katherine Kerman

April 30, 2026

As I turned the corner and entered the underpass around mile three of the Wilmington Marathon, the road became dark and wet, and a runner behind me shouted, trying to be witty, “beware of the needles.” But as you can imagine, this

Athlete of the Week: Lydia Morris-Kliment ’27

by Aimee 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.

Features

In Defense of Hobbs

by Kush Kaur

April 30, 2026

Kush Kaur '29 reflects on experience at Hobbs Cafe.

Reflections from a Graduating Senior

by Maya Levine

April 30, 2026

Maya Levine '26 reflects on her years at Swarthmore.

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.

Qubits and oracles: The strange world of quantum computing

by Myles Dakan

January 31, 2007

The second Sigma Xi of the year, entitled "Strange Bits: Quantum Computing and the Search for New Quantum Algorithms," was presented yesterday. Swarthmore Professor Lisa Meeden introduced Lee Spector, a [...]

Swarthmore Labor Rights formed as umbrella group for labor activists on campus

by Lauren Stokes

January 30, 2007

Swarthmore Labor Rights attracted almost thirty students to its inaugural meeting on Monday night. Alix Gould-Werth '07, one of the founders of the group, explained that "there's always been labor [...]

Stellar discovery: Swarthmore student discovers star

by Liana Katz

January 30, 2007

A couple of years ago, Astronomy Professor David Cohen began a project to look into the relationship between x-rays and stellar winds. Most theory on this subject applies to highly [...]

Orchestra 2001 offers world premiere, modernism, and Mozart

by Micaela Baranello

January 29, 2007

Orchestra 2001 gave a typically eclectic concert on Saturday night in Lang Concert Hall. The program, conducted by James Freeman, consisted of works of Ligeti, Augusta Read Thomas, Andrew Rudin, [...]

Weekend roundup

by Daisy Yuhas

January 26, 2007

To all those who resolved to really enjoy their weekends this year, use your first one back at Swat wisely. Whether on or off campus, you have your pick of [...]

Johnson’s Cabinet: a quirky, curious exploration of collage

by Daisy Yuhas

January 26, 2007

Opening on the 25th, the List is currently showing "Cabinet of Wonders: Marvelous Transformations and Other Accidental Images," an exhibit of paintings and collages by Sue Johnson, Steven Muller Distinguished [...]

Migrants, Jeans, and Dodos: Film Festival arrives at Swarthmore

by Micaela Baranello

January 26, 2007

The Margaret Mead Traveling Film Festival is the longest running international showcase for documentaries in the United States, featuring a broad spectrum of selections in both subject material and form. [...]

George Lakey “honored” by inclusion on YAF’s “Dirty Dozen”

by Lauren Stokes

January 24, 2007

The Sociology and Anthropology and Peace and Conflict Studies course "Nonviolent Responses to Terrorism" recently landed Swarthmore a place on the Young America's Foundation annual "Dirty Dozen" list of "the [...]

Parrish residential halls receive extra locks, new layer of security

by Lauren Stokes

January 24, 2007

The Parrish residential areas are now locked to provide an extra layer of security to the dorm's residents. According to Housing Coordinator Liz Derickson '02, the need for the locks [...]

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 [...]

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