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Swarthmore Fought Against the Endowment Tax in Congress: Here’s How

October 9, 2025

News

Earlier this year, Swarthmore joined other small colleges to lobby Republican legislators against an increased endowment tax.

Delaware County Adopts Zero Waste Plan

by Eleanor Xu

October 9, 2025

Delco adopts Zero Waste plan, a milestone for environmental advocates working against

The Phoenix in Conversation with Hawaii Governor Josh Green ’92

by Daniel Perrin

October 9, 2025

The Phoenix sits down with John Green '92 - the Swat alumnus

Starting a New Page: Independent Bookstore Opens in the Ville

by Amrita Gopal

October 9, 2025

The Phoenix visits Swarthmore's newest bookshop

The Phoenix in Conversation with Benedicta Delima

by Eleanor Xu

October 9, 2025

EVS technician Benedicta Delima shares her experience running a nonprofit dedicated to

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Office Hours: Faculty on Grading Practices and Grade Inflation

Rafi KarpowitzandErin Picken

October 9, 2025

SEPTA Funding and the Perils of Political Theatre

by Rafi Karpowitz

October 9, 2025

Weekly Column: Swat Says

Rafi KarpowitzandErin Picken

October 9, 2025

Swarthmore Libraries Launch “Art Lending Library”

by Zephyr Weinreich

October 9, 2025

Swarthmore's Art Lending Library has its inaugural gallery opening

Disability Rights Advocate Haben Girma on Accessibility and Inclusion

by Annika Petras

October 2, 2025

In a Cooper Series lecture, Haben Grima shares her experience promoting accessibility as an individual with disabilities.

Admin Shed Light on College Finances at ‘Endowment 101’

by Marra Irons

October 2, 2025

Administration explains the structure, purpose, and investment strategies of Swarthmore's endowment.

Uncertainty for RA Unions, Collective Bargaining under the Trump Administration

by Ella Walker

October 2, 2025

OPEIU representative Nick Galipeau speaks on the current state of workers' rights and the future of RA unions.

Solidarity Speaks: Jonah Sah ’27 on Building Solidarity at Swarthmore

by Zephyr Weinreich

October 2, 2025

Jonah Sah '27 gives insight into Swarthmore's student-run labor advocacy group.

Opinions

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Office Hours: Faculty on the Role of Professors in the Liberal Arts

Rafi KarpowitzandErin Picken

October 2, 2025

In the inaugural article of our new Opinions series “Office Hours,” various Swarthmore faculty members share their thoughts on the role of professors in services of the liberal arts.

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Just Say Hi: A Case for Friendliness

by Corinne Lafont

October 2, 2025

Corinne Lafont ’26 makes a case for friendliness in the face of unprecedented levels of isolation among young people.

Weekly Column: Swat Says

Rafi KarpowitzandErin Picken

October 2, 2025

In this edition of Swat Says, students share their favorite dining hall meal, reveal the craziest thing they've heard from a professor in class, and discuss the buildings with the worst vibes on campus.

Arts

Fan of the Year

by Paris Kampel

October 9, 2025

Jafar Panahi and the Importance of the Cinema of Resistance

by Olivia Huang

October 9, 2025

It wasn't just an accident. Olivia Huang '29 discusses Jafar Panahi's influence on cinema of resistance.

WSRN Weekly Schedule 10/09/25

by Maddie Adams-Miller

October 9, 2025

Check out WSRN's weekly schedule!

Sports

Athlete of the Week: Lauren Lior ’27

by Katherine Kerman

October 9, 2025

Swarthmore women’s soccer forward Lauren Lior ’27 hails from Fairfield, CT, and is a graduate of Greens Farms Academy. During her first year with the Garnet, she had a stellar season, breaking into the starting lineup, and cementing herself as an integral

WSOC Day in the Life: Away Game vs. Muhlenberg College

by Aimee Lee

October 9, 2025

As we head into the middle of the fall semester, Swarthmore’s sports schedules will become increasingly busy. While exams and paper deadlines approach quickly, varsity athletic teams plunge into the middle of conference play, when the significance of winning is the most

“Loaves of Love”: Charity and Tradition

by Katherine Kerman

October 9, 2025

Swarthmore athletic teams participate in the "Loaves of Love" charity and educational program lead by the Swarthmore Chabad House.

Campus Journal

First-Years Flaunt Fashion

by Charlotte Hall

October 2, 2025

In the post-COVID era, the art of dressing well seems to have slowly and sadly started to fade into antiquity. No longer are the schools of America flooded with fashion-forward students determined to dress their best. Chic jeans and sweaters are disappearing,

Hopes

by Claire Chin

October 2, 2025

How To Do Things You Suck At: Lesson One

by Zoe Washington

September 25, 2025

Welcome to “How To Do Things You Suck At,” every Swattie’s go-to guide on how to try something new and (eventually) succeed in it. Want to learn how to crochet? Play badminton? You’ve found the right place, then. Every month, you’ll follow

Cooper speaker Carl Zimmer argues for evolutionary origins of humanity

by Micaela Baranello

September 29, 2005

Last night, Carl Zimmer, a popular science writer who has published work in the New York Times and is the author of several books, including the upcoming "Smithsonian Intimate Guide [...]

WSRN returns with a solid lineup

by Micaela Baranello

September 27, 2005

Despite the dismal condition of its studio at the beginning of the semester, Swarthmore's fiercely independent radio station, WSRN, has resumed broadcasting and has even more planned. Unlike the rest [...]

Caffeine junkies rejoice: McCabe coffee bar to return

by Micaela Baranello

September 27, 2005

Providing much relief to students studying late at night and in a need of caffeine break, McCabe will soon regain its coffee bar. After a one and a half year [...]

College Corner: Total Eclipse, total rock and roll

by Micaela Baranello

September 26, 2005

We are really into local music at the Gazette. So it was a real pleasure to chat recently with Ashley Brandt '07 of the campus band Eclipse. Short one member, [...]

Earthlust storms the dorms

by Micaela Baranello

September 26, 2005

It's a bird! It's a plane! No...it's Earthlust! Do not be alarmed if you see a costumed person around the halls of your dorm, they are just earthlusters come to [...]

Weekend Roundup: Philadelphia Orchestra and indie movies

by Micaela Baranello

September 23, 2005

The Philadelphia Orchestra fires up another season this weekend in Verizon Hall with music director Christoph Eschenbach conducting. This year the orchestra will focus on Beethoven, including all nine symphonies [...]

Why can’t we be friends? A new take on the axis of evil

by Micaela Baranello

September 23, 2005

Mark LeVine does not blame American incompetence for the chaos in Iraq. Thursday afternoon during his lecture, entitled "Why They Don't Hate Us: Lifting the Veil on the Axis of [...]

Reauthorization of Violence Against Women Act advocated on campus

by Micaela Baranello

September 23, 2005

The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), through which institutions such as rape crisis centers and domestic violence shelters have been supported since 1994, will expire at the start of next [...]

What happened to the Sharples toaster oven?

by Lauren Stokes

September 22, 2005

Where has the Sharples toaster oven gone? The question has been asked by every upperclassman who remembers last year's glorious days of toasted sandwiches for lunch. Thankfully, the toaster oven's [...]

Bob Mankoff sketches the comedy scene for select Swarthmoreans

by Micaela Baranello

September 22, 2005

Bob Mankoff, cartoon editor of "The New Yorker" and a guest lecturer last night at the Science Center, posed a question to the audience early on: "Any young people here [...]

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