The Phoenix

‘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.

What’s up with the new mascot?

by Lauren Stokes

October 31, 2006

Over the summer, the college announced that the phoenix had been selected as the college's new mascot after having received the most votes from both the campus and the alumni [...]

ML Mystery Dinner Theater kills

by Micaela Baranello

October 30, 2006

Those lucky enough to get a ticket for Friday's night's Murder Mystery Dinner Theater at Mary Lyon on Friday evening were treated to a kooky and endlessly entertaining evening. The [...]

Coming Out Week celebrates queer community with fun events for all

by Lauren Stokes

October 30, 2006

Coming Out Week began yesterday with a SQU Paces takeover (think penis pasta, breast cupcakes, and a trivia game about your favorite queer celebrities) and runs through November 5th. The [...]

Alumni Council works to connect students with public service mentors

by Lauren Stokes

October 30, 2006

Although many students may not have been aware, Alumni Council had its fall meeting over this past weekend. The Council is composed of over fifty alumni who have been nominated [...]

ML prepares for an evening of intrigue and fun

by Micaela Baranello

October 28, 2006

This Friday evening Mary Lyons dormitory will be the scene of a crime when it hosts Swarthmore's first ever Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre. Early in the year the ML RAs, [...]

Weekend roundup

by Daisy Yuhas

October 27, 2006

The last weekend before Halloween means all manner of macabre activities and possibilities abound both on and off campus. On campus you can see pieces in both the List and [...]

Grapevine to perform tonight

by Allison McCarthy

October 27, 2006

Since 1985, Swarthmore's own Grapevine has been enchanting audiences with its stunning vocals and beautiful - and at times wonderfully funny - songs and rhythm. Tomorrow, the all-female a cappella [...]

Tom Key performs “Screwtape in Person”

by Myles Dakan

October 27, 2006

A large audience of students gathered in Upper Tarble yesterday to attend "Screwtape in Person." Actor Tom Key delivered the one-man adaptation of C. S. Lewis' novel, "The Screwtape Letters" [...]

“What the Eye Doesn’t See” Ron Tarver at the List Gallery

by Daisy Yuhas

October 27, 2006

This year's Donald J. Gordon visiting artist and lecturer, Ron Tarver, delivered a lecture yesterday in LPAC, reviewing his work and discussing a few of his favorite pieces and experiences. [...]

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 [...]

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