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Students Charged for Distributing Allegedly ‘Violent’ Zines on Campus

March 5, 2026

News

The college sent letters to eight students for distributing a protest zine, alleging that the zines incited violence and informing them of possible disciplinary charges.

College’s Cunningham Fields Development Plan Met With Resident Pushback

by Lucy Tobier

March 5, 2026

Swarthmore College's proposal to redevelop Cunningham Fields runs into strong resistance from

Our Community Norms: Isolating Survivors

by Anonymous

March 5, 2026

An anonymous alum examines the harmful culture within Swarthmore community that isolates

Swarthmore Applies to Switch its Accreditation Agency to New England Commission

by Daniel Perrin

March 5, 2026

Swarthmore applies for accreditation with the New England Commission on Higher Education

Aramark and Outsourcing: Undermining the Purpose of Public Institutions

by Rafi Karpowitz

March 5, 2026

Opinions Editor Rafael Karpowitz '27 argues that the approach to outsourcing embraced

Latest Stories

Ask The Phoenix: What’s Behind the Empty McCabe Front Desk?

by Xinto Xu

March 5, 2026

Date Drop Helps Swatties Come Together

by Ellen Stewart

March 5, 2026

War, Power, Culture: Rashid Khalidi and Amira Hass on the ‘Palestine Question’

by Zuyuan Zhou

March 5, 2026

DEI Is a Higher Ed Target: Here’s How Five Institutions Responded

by Lucy Tobier

March 5, 2026

Reporters from five member institutions of The Collegiate Journalism Network describe the wide-ranging effects of Trump's DEI policy on higher education.

Val Smith Announces Plan to End Presidency After 2026-27 Academic Year

by Daniel Perrin

February 26, 2026

Val Smith announces the upcoming end of her time as Swarthmore president, the community responds and prepares for a period of transition.

Swarthmore Supports Harvard-Led Lawsuit Defending International Students

by Zephyr Weinreich

February 26, 2026

Swarthmore joins many other higher education institutions in support for Harvard's legal fight for international students.

Swarthmore Accepts 231 Early Decision Applicants

by Ellen Stewart

February 26, 2026

Admissions Office releases information on early decision acceptances to the class of 2030.

McCabe Library: From Dirt to Dust

by Vivian Li

February 26, 2026

An architectural history class created an exhibition at McCabe, transforming the campus landmark into a living archive of its own history.

Opinions

Weekly Column: Swat Says

Nasrin AhmedandRafi Karpowitz

March 5, 2026

In this edition of Swat Says, students share their hot takes on the Oscars, reveal their feelings on midterm season, and discuss plans for spring break.

Student-Athletes on the Upcoming Cunningham Fields and Fieldhouse Renovations

Alex AvanesyanandLuca CampianiandEli CoganandEllie FermoandJada GreenandKatherine KermanandJames SheltonandThomas Shelton

February 26, 2026

Varsity and club athletes share their thoughts on how the recently proposed renovations of Cunningham Fields and the Fieldhouse will affect them and their teams.

Resilience in the Face of Oppression: Reflections on Black History Month

by Nasrin Ahmed

February 26, 2026

As BHM concludes, Nasrin Ahmed '28 discusses the importance of telling Black history not simply as a story of oppression and resistance, but instead as one of triumph and excellence.

Arts

Who Will (And Who Should) Win at the 2026 Oscars?

by Olivia Huang

March 5, 2026

Olivia Huang '29 predicts the winners of the upcoming 98th Academy Awards.

All in a Giornata: A Photo Gallery

by James Shelton

March 5, 2026

James Shelton's '28 collected photographs from the fresco painting class's open studio event.

Artist of the Week Rafael Karpowitz ’27 Stopped Stressing Over Standards

by Corinne Lafont

March 5, 2026

Pianist Rafael Karpowitz '27 reflects on his musical childhood and the versatility of jazz.

Sports

Swarthmore Swimming Battles for Conference Crowns

by Aimee Lee

March 5, 2026

Swarthmore's men's and women's swim teams found success at this year's Centennial Conference Championships.

Athlete of the Week: Steven Jungers ’26

by Aimee Lee

March 5, 2026

Pitcher Steven Jungers '26 shares about his four years with Swarthmore baseball.

The Best 60 Days of Sports?

by Charlie Watson

February 26, 2026

Charlie Watson '27 discusses exciting athletic events taking place in February and March.

Features

Seven Songs to Get You Through Midterms

by Corinne Lafont

March 5, 2026

Corinne Lafont '26 offers students a motivational study playlist.

Some Jobs Suck

by The Bush Administration

March 5, 2026

Sex columnist "The Bush Administration" weighs in on the politics of intimacy.

Swarthmore Athletics Weekly Recap

by Sophia Vesely

November 17, 2022

Swarthmore Volleyball: Swarthmore College: 0, Babson College: 3 On Thursday, Nov. 10, Swarthmore College took to the road and competed in the opening round of the NCAA tournament. At Tufts University in Medford, MA, the Garnet faced a tough competitor: Babson College.

Welcome to the Free Zone Jungle

by Shannon Friel

November 17, 2022

Narples. The expensive piece of brick that replaced the old ski-lodge-looking stone we called Sharples. It is the poster child of the power that donors have on Swarthmore. The Swarthmore ship depends on its sea of money to keep floating and expanding

Marathon Mania: A Recap of the NYC Marathon and What to Expect From the Philadelphia Marathon

by Colin DeLaney

November 17, 2022

Metaphorically, the word “marathon” describes a long and/or grueling task, e.g., a “movie marathon.” But what is the literal definition of a marathon? I’m glad you asked! A marathon is a 26.2 mile, or 42.2 kilometer, race often held on roads. For

“Doubt” (2008): The Unease of Searching for the Truth

by June Shin

November 17, 2022

How do you deal with a doubt threatening to ruin your life and all the pillars that uphold it? Do you run from it? Or do you become consumed by it? These are a few of the questions the underappreciated 2008 drama

“Teamwork makes the dream work”: “The Wolves” Win Gold at Swarthmore

by Raya Tuffaha

November 17, 2022

From Nov. 11-13, 2022, Astroturf carpeted the LPAC mainstage. Athletes in cleats and Dutch braids jogged in and out of the stage entrances. This year’s production ensemble show, “The Wolves,” brought the heat to Swarthmore theater. Written by Sarah DeLappe and directed

Is The Phoenix’s Layout Getting Worse? A History of Our Campus Newspaper’s Layout

by Gabriella Trevino

November 10, 2022

As it is my last year at Swarthmore College, I find it only appropriate to begin utilizing some of Swarthmore’s resources, namely the College Archives. At one point in my life, I wanted to be a history major (that point is many

Democracy Hypocrisy? Enthusiasm for Voting Should Extend to SGO Elections

by The Editorial Board

November 10, 2022

In the weeks leading up to the midterm elections, both the college itself and student-run clubs have adamantly promoted registering to vote and making plans to vote either in person or through mail in ballots. President Valerie Smith sent out an email

Raya Tuffaha on the Interactions Between Acting and Poetry

by Katherine Kihiczak

November 10, 2022

For a few nights in late October 2022, Raya Tuffaha ʼ23 drew in full houses to her play “Bella Bateekh in: Out of Mind,” a solo, experimental, and interactive show. Raya wrote and starred in the piece, which reimagined how one character

The Worth of Slow Deliberation in a Fast-Moving Society

by Yerin Chang

November 10, 2022

Last month, I had the marvelous fortune to watch Martin Scorsese’s documentary, “Pretend It’s A City.” It’s a love letter to New York City as well as a biography of writer Fran Lebowitz, a legendary and hilarious figure among its eight million

Annual College-Sponsored Deer Hunt Gets Underway Amid Efforts to Restore Ecosystem in Crum Woods

Harrisson LiandFurqan Ahsan

November 10, 2022

Every year beginning in October and extending through November, the college is assisted by a public bow hunt group to control the deer population in the Crum Woods. The Swarthmore community was notified of this year’s public hunt on Oct. 18 in

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