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Borough Adds New Tax for Swarthmore Workers and Residents

by Zephyr Weinreich

November 12, 2026

News

The Borough Council of Swarthmore will implement an earned income tax for workers and residents on Jan. 1, 2027.

Alumni Win State and National Offices in Democratic Midterm Sweep

by Kush Kaur

November 12, 2026

Josh Green ’92 H’22, Phil Weiser ’90, and Will Lawrence ’13 won

The Victims of the Blue Tsunami

by Ellie Dowek

November 12, 2026

Ellie Dowek ’28 criticizes high-profile Democrats' abandonment of the transgender community during

The Phoenix in Conversation with Colorado Governor-Elect Phil Weiser ’90

by Daniel Perrin

November 12, 2026

Colorado Governor-Elect Phil Weiser ’90 discusses accountability, the attention economy, and the

Artists of the Week: Ellen Stewart ’27 and Reina Jones ’27 on Making Room for Dance

by Sasha Wechsler

November 12, 2026

Dancers Ellen Stewart ’27 and Reina Jones ’27 look back on four

Latest Stories

Swatties Showcase ‘A Room of Their Own’

Xinto XuandMegumi Jindo

November 12, 2026

Interpretation Theory Program to End After Over 33 Year Run

by Ellen Stewart

November 12, 2026

The Inaugural Season of the Women’s Professional Baseball League

by Ryan Pinkert

November 12, 2026

Democrats Win State Legislative Races, Environmental Referendum Passes

by Amro Samarah

November 12, 2026

Democrat candidates win across the entirety of Delaware County and voters pass an environmental conservation referendum.

Swarthmore Motions to Toss Lawsuit Following U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on Trans Athletes

by Ella Walker

November 5, 2026

Swarthmore College has asked a federal judge to dismiss the lawsuit brought against the college by transgender athlete and alumna Evie Parts ’25.

Faculty Votes to Alter Diversity Language in Tenure Allocation Guidelines

by Erin Picken

November 5, 2026

Faculty recently voted to amend guidelines for tenure-track hires.

Swarthmore Embraces Community College Transfer Students in Keeping with ‘Swarthmore Forward’ Strategic Plan

by Zephyr Weinreich

November 5, 2026

Swarthmore College moves to admit more transfer students from community colleges as part of a ‘Swarthmore Forward’ goal.

Dr. Mackensie Alston Explores Artificial Intelligence as a Bias-Detection Tool

by Alexandra Pryplesh

November 5, 2026

Pierson Lecturer Dr. Mackensie Alston discusses her recent research using artificial intelligence to detect bias in the criminal justice system.

Opinions

We Need to Advocate for More Life Skills Education

by James Shelton

November 12, 2026

James Shelton ’28 argues that Swarthmore needs a change to its liberal arts curriculum.

AI Is Not Inevitable

by Olivia Huang

November 12, 2026

Olivia Huang ’29 challenges the popular belief that increasing reliance on artificial intelligence is unavoidable and urges readers to embrace the human spirit.

Weekly Column: Swat Says

Nasrin AhmedandRafi Karpowitz

November 12, 2026

In this edition of Swat Says, students reveal their go-to news sources, share which bad habits they would be willing to give up for a month, and reflect on the 2026 midterm elections.

Arts

Olivia Rodrigo Brings the ‘Unraveled’ Tour to Philadelphia

by My Nguyen

November 12, 2026

A review of Olivia Rodrigo’s “Unraveled Tour” which stopped at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia November 7th and 8th.

A Walk Through the Barnes

by Erin Picken

November 12, 2026

A review of the Barnes Foundation and its focus on equalizing art

‘Club Kid’ Dances Its Way into Our Hearts

by Yiğit Doğramacı

November 12, 2026

A review of A24’s new film “Club Kid”

Sports

Athlete of the Week: Dylan Myrick ’30

by Aimee Lee

November 12, 2026

First-year Dylan Myrick is a freestyle, Individual Medley (IM), and breaststroke specialist for the Swarthmore men’s swim team. The Eugene, OR resident swam at his first collegiate meet on Oct. 24, where Swarthmore, Franklin & Marshall College, Ursinus College, and Dickinson College

Fueling the Phoenix: Newly Extended Dining Hall Hours

by Nasif Ataher

November 5, 2026

For much of Swarthmore’s history, students faced the reality of Sharples’ abbreviated hours: if you didn’t make it by the 8 p.m. closing time, you were going into the night without dinner. Student athletes would oftentimes be forced into rushing to the

Athlete of the Week: Isabel Adam ’28

by Charlie Watson

November 5, 2026

Outside hitter Isabel Adam ’28 has been lighting it up for the Swarthmore volleyball team this fall. She came into this season with extensive on-court experience, playing in all but one game in her first two years at Swarthmore, and earning All-Centennial

Features

Inside the Transfer Experience at Swarthmore

by Ellie Dowek

November 12, 2026

Ellie Dowek ’28 reflects on the transfer student experience at Swarthmore.

The German 9.11.

by Trajan Finarelli

November 5, 2026

Trajan Finarelli '30 reflects on the complex implications of Nov. 9 for German history.

Fleeting Sketches

by Alice Yang

November 5, 2026

Alice Yang '29 shares her Procreate sketches of people in New York.

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 [...]

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 [...]

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