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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.

Alum Brad Gentry speaks on cap and trade

by Micaela Baranello

October 27, 2006

Brad Gentry, Swarthmore alum, presented a lecture Thursday evening entitled "Profiting from Pollution: Markets for Environmental Services." The lecture was well attended, its numbers swelled by Economics 1 students. While [...]

Preview: “The Woman in Black,” a theatrical treat for Halloween

by Micaela Baranello

October 26, 2006

If you are still figuring out how to get your thrills for this Halloween, consider "The Woman in Black": a chilling ghost story that tantalizingly unfolds its trove of mystery [...]

Swarthmore Political Review aims to increase student dialogue

by Micaela Baranello

October 26, 2006

Swarthmore College students are known for always having an opinion. This year, a new opportunity to voice these opinions has been created with the Swarthmore Political Review. Since his freshman [...]

Bock: Early Decision admissions “works in the context of Swarthmore”

by Lauren Stokes

October 26, 2006

Last night, Student Council sponsored a fireside chat about Swarthmore's Early Decision program where Dean of Admissions Jim Bock '90 gave a modified version of the report on Early Decision [...]

Swat Students assist Katrina Recovery in New Orleans

by Dustin Trabert

October 26, 2006

Last week, while most Swarthmore students were enjoying the opportunity to travel to places foreign and domestic, or to simply sleep until noon in their beds, sixteen of our number, [...]

Hotel/apartment complex proposal moves forward

by Micaela Baranello

October 26, 2006

Last night, the Swarthmore Borough Planning and Zoning Committee voted to recommend that the borough council provide for a hotel/apartment/restaurant complex in a new zoning ordinance. The proposed complex, with [...]

C.S. Lewis’ “Screwtape” comes to stage and to Swarthmore

by Daisy Yuhas

October 25, 2006

Thanks to Disney's recent adaptation of "The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe," many are now familiar with C.S. Lewis as the author of "The Chronicles of Narnia." Less familiar [...]

Movie review: “The Science of Sleep” a delightfully odd journey

by Micaela Baranello

October 13, 2006

Unfortunately for the movie reviewer, the adjectives which come to mind to describe "The Science of Sleep," a film about a guy who has trouble distinguishing his dreams from reality [...]

Weekend roundup

by Daisy Yuhas

October 13, 2006

Fall break is a time to catch up on your work, your sleep, and your life outside of Swat. Beautifully timed so that you can relax just enough to be [...]

Admissions opens more doors to prospective transfer students

by Urooj Khan

October 12, 2006

This fall, along with 372 freshman, Swarthmore welcomed 16 transfer students-a marked increase from numbers accepted in the past. The influx of transfer students at Swarthmore this year is part [...]

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