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A Look Inside Swarthmore’s 350+ Camera Surveillance Network

April 23, 2026

News

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's transparency compares to other schools.

Swarthmore Borough Passes Sanctuary and Welcoming Resolution

by Xinto Xu

April 23, 2026

Swarthmore Borough adopted a welcming resolution the week after college student groups

SGO Resolution Urging the Dismissal of Trespassing Charges

Abby GuiseandStudent Government Organization

April 23, 2026

Student Government Organization (SGO) urges the Swarthmore Administration to advocate for the

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

‘AI and the Future of Humanity’: Night Owls Discussion with Chloé Bakalar

by Marra Irons

April 23, 2026

OpenAI Chief Ethicist Chloé Bakalar discusses hopes and concerns regarding generative AI

Latest Stories

Ask the Phoenix: Who Decided on the Worthstock Artists?

by Ellen Stewart

April 23, 2026

The Phoenix in Conversation with Lenape Leader, Artisan, Educator, and Activist Denise Bright Dove Ashton-Dunkley

by Kush Kaur

April 23, 2026

Baseball and the Idea of America

by Rafi Karpowitz

April 23, 2026

Old Science Hall Renaming Task Force Unveils Final Steps

by Kush Kaur

April 16, 2026

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 through strategic planning, faculty interaction, and other college issues.

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 for their term, addressing free speech restrictions, a retroactive pass/fail option, and

The Phoenix in Conversation with U.S. Representative Mary Gay Scanlon (D – PA05)

by Daniel Perrin

April 16, 2026

Swarthmore's representative in Congress, Mary Gay Scanlon, discusses the politics of higher education, legislating under Trump, and this political moment.

The Iran War in Context: A Conversation with Professor Ahmad Shokr

Beika LyuandZuyuan Zhou

April 16, 2026

History Professor Ahmad Shokr discusses the larger implications of American intervention in the Middle East.

Opinions

The United States Postal Service Is Dying. What Can We Do?

by Sarai Williams

April 23, 2026

Sarai Williams '29 reflects on the severe financial crisis faced by USPS and the impact it will have on many communities.

Meditations on Meditating

by Leon Leveau

April 23, 2026

Leon Leveau '26 discusses how meditation can help you take a step back from the overwhelming and often uncontrollable sequence of thoughts and actions that dominate our daily lives.

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 Swarthmore has changed during their time at the college.

Arts

Why Can’t We Have Dog Bed Coffins? Inside JACQUELINE NOVAK: 2026 TOUR

by Yijia (Jessica) Qin

April 23, 2026

An review of a stand-up comedy, Jacqueline Novak: 2026 Tour with all new shows!

Looking Beyond Mayfair: A Brief Reflection on Bridgerton Season 4

by Dalton Mwangi

April 23, 2026

A reflection of the merits and flaws of Bridgerton season 4.

Artist of the Week: Maddie Adams-Miller ’26 on Designing Access

by Alissa Lopes

April 23, 2026

Theater designer Maddie Adams-Miller '26 on the importance of physical and cultural access to art.

Sports

Athlete of the Week: Lydia Morris-Kliment ’27

The Editorial BoardandAimee 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.

Chicago Cubs Fan Takes on Citizens Bank Park

The Editorial BoardandSydney Ross

April 23, 2026

Sydeny Ross, a steadfast Chicago Cubs fan, recounts her experience watching an MLB baseball game at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia and feeling the agony one inevitably feels as a fan-outsider in Philly sports arenas.

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

Features

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.

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

Weekend Roundup: Last call for the Finge and Restaurant draws to a close…

by Daisy Yuhas

September 15, 2006

Philadelphia's Live Arts and Fringe Festival will be drawing to a close this weekend so this is your last chance to get into the city and check out the performances. [...]

9/11 attacks remembered with lecture on nonviolence

by Micaela Baranello

September 13, 2006

On Monday September 11th, five years after the infamous attacks, students, faculty, and local residents of Swarthmore crowded into Kohlberg HallÃƒÂs Scheuer Room to listen to a discussion about nonviolent [...]

Former ambassador and swattie speaks on “diplomacy for a crowded planet”

by Miles Skorpen

September 13, 2006

On Tuesday evening, John Brady Kiesling '79, a former American ambassador, spoke to a large audience on the increasing importance of diplomacy for our crowded planet. Kiesling is best known [...]

Comedy hypnotist Winters mesmerizes Swatties

by Urooj Khan

September 12, 2006

This past Friday, comedic hypnotist Frederick Winters entranced scores of Swarthmore students in a packed Pearson-Hall Theater as a part of Welcome Weekend. Winters, who was originally trained to perform [...]

Swat alum Hauze to direct orchestra

by Daisy Yuhas

September 12, 2006

This year, Swarthmore is welcoming back Andrew Hauze '04 as the college's new Orchestra Director. Hauze is clearly eager to work with this year's Orchestra; he has already completed this [...]

WSRN prepared to rock you all night long

by Lauren Stokes

September 12, 2006

At the semi-annual WSRN "Big Meeting" this Sunday, there was a lot of excitement about "the new WSRN," a more thematic and more dynamic radio station that you can now [...]

Penelope Jencks brings a child’s eye view to the List Gallery

by Lauren Stokes

September 11, 2006

Currently showing at the List Gallery is Penelope Jencks's "Beach Series II, 1988-2006," a sculpture exhibition of surprising proportions. Jencks began her lecture on Thursday by announcing that it was [...]

Weekend roundup

by Daisy Yuhas

September 8, 2006

This weekend, take a little time to enjoy the arts and activities both on and off campus before the semester picks up speed. Swat will be offering the traditional dance [...]

Incoming freshmen battle nettles during Swarthmore pre-orientation

by Lauren Stokes

September 8, 2006

This summer, sixteen incoming freshmen and four upperclassmen leaders hiked along the West Rim Trail in northern Pennsylvania as part of a new pre-orientation program called SWAT, or Swarthmore Wilderness [...]

Parrish student lounge gets a makeover

by Micaela Baranello

September 6, 2006

When you go get your mail in the new and improved key-lock mailboxes, you'll probably notice the large plastic covers draped around Parrish's Shane Student Lounge. The lounge, which was [...]

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