The Phoenix

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

Latest Stories

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.

Upper Tarble will be wet on the night of the Halloween Party

by Lauren Stokes

October 12, 2006

This year's Halloween party is being held in Upper Tarble, which has been approved as a wet space for that night only. One of the reasons SAC and Student Council [...]

SWIL Reunion draws a crowd

by Allison McCarthy

October 11, 2006

SWIL is now known as Psi Phi. This weekend, one of Swat's most recognizable organizations, SWIL, celebrated its 28th year with a reunion and a tour of the bell tower. [...]

What will the new dorm look like?

by Lauren Stokes

October 11, 2006

The new dorm will be in a "broken L" shape; the longer segment will be between Alice Paul and Mertz, and will be about as long as Mertz. The shorter [...]

Is it true that ML will be phased out of use as a residential hall?

by Lauren Stokes

October 10, 2006

Not exactly. According to Housing Coordinator Liz Derickson, there has been a proposal to stop using the basement of ML (not the entire dorm), except in emergency housing situations. This [...]

A chat with the Goblin King

by Micaela Baranello

October 10, 2006

by Carolyn Whipple At Swarthmore College, the changing of the leaves and the cooling weather of fall are always accompanied by the distinct thwacks of foam swords and battle cries [...]

Halloween Party to be held in either the Science Center/LPAC parking lot or Upper Tarble/Paces

by Lauren Stokes

October 10, 2006

Three weeks before the Halloween Party, its location remains undecided. As of last Wednesday, the party was going to be held in Upper Tarble and Paces, but Student Council President [...]

Dance performance approaches concept of touch

by Allison McCarthy

October 9, 2006

This weekend, Swarthmore was witness to the innovative dance performance Approaching Green. From the beginning, it was unlike any other dance performance I have experienced. As they walked in, each [...]

The politics of cruelty: a lecture by Alberto Mora

by dailygazette

October 9, 2006

Last Friday, at the annual Thomas B. McCabe Lecture, a packed Science Center 101 eagerly awaited the arrival of the night's speaker, Alberto Mora, Swarthmore Class of 1974. Mr. Mora [...]

Weekend Roundup

by Daisy Yuhas

October 6, 2006

This Saturday, the Philadelphia Open Studio Tours begin. Artists West of Broad Street will be opening their studio doors to curious visitors on free, self guided tours. A great way [...]

Tuvan throat singers perform

by Myles Dakan

October 6, 2006

Last night Swarthmore hosted a performance by Huun-Huur-Tu, the world's most accomplished Tuvan ensemble. In a packed upper Tarble, the audience of students, faculty and community members listened as the [...]

Previous 1 … 1,153 1,154 1,155 1,156 1,157 … 1,316 Next

Suggestions

Latest Stories

Newsletter

Opinions

Arts

Sports

Features

More