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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.

Earthlust proposes the increased use of renewable energy

by Daisy Yuhas

March 20, 2006

This past Wednesday, March 15, Earthlust held a fireside chat to discuss the possibilities of increased wind power usage on the Swarthmore campus. Earthlust is currently proposing that Swarthmore raise [...]

Weekend Roundup: St. Paddy’s Day, and “V for Vendetta”

by Micaela Baranello

March 17, 2006

Got a lot of work? Of course you do. But we implore you to get off campus and enjoy one of these fine events because, well, it's our job. And [...]

Sticks and Stones and Mixed Company to rock together in a concert of firsts

by Micaela Baranello

March 17, 2006

For the first time in a long time, a capella groups Sticks and Stones and Mixed Company are putting on a joint concert. Fans of rock, pop, pop-rock, and co-ed [...]

The Japanese tea ceremony: a unique art form

by Daisy Yuhas

March 17, 2006

Professor Mariko LeFleur of Urasenke LaSalle opened her lecture "One Time, One Meeting" on Thursday, March 16, 2006 in Scheur Room, with the statement, "I am not a real professor, [...]

Anderson speaks on literacy and social justice

by Micaela Baranello

March 15, 2006

On Tuesday afternoon, Swarthmore Education professor Diane Anderson spoke to a full house about understanding literacy in new ways in a lecture entitled "What We See: New Literacy 'Frames' and [...]

Refreshing “Art of the Japanese Tea Ceremony” exhibit opens in McCabe

by Lauren Stokes

March 13, 2006

On March 1st, the exhibit "Crafting Nature: The Art of Japanese Tea Ceremony" opened in the front lobby of McCabe Library. Professor Tomoko Sakomura is currently teaching a class by [...]

Weekend Roundup: Special spring break edition

by Micaela Baranello

March 3, 2006

Stuck on campus this weekend? Stuck on campus for all of break? Now, you truly have no excuse not to go do something rather than sit around and watch "The [...]

Library update: Mardi Gras, logos, and a blog

by Micaela Baranello

March 3, 2006

The Gazette checked in with the staff of McCabe Library to see what's new and exciting in and beyond the stacks. The library's fund-raiser to support the rebuilding of the [...]

Wind downs power lines, leaves Swarthmore in the dark

by Lauren Stokes

March 2, 2006

The power went out at 9 PM on Saturday, leaving the Swarthmore community temporarily in the dark. Director of Maintenance Ralph Thayer informed the Gazette that "high winds took out [...]

Delpit speaks on children left behind

by Miles Skorpen

March 2, 2006

On Wednesday, Dr. Lisa Delpit, a noted educator and executive director for the Center for Urban Education and Innovation at Florida International University, gave an engaging lecture on "Creative education [...]

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