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Old Science Hall Renaming Task Force Unveils Final Steps

by Kush Kaur

April 16, 2026

News

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

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

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

Swarthmore Called the Police on Our Protest. Now I’m Preparing for Trial.

by Jace Boland

April 16, 2026

Jace Boland '27 condemns the college's decision to arrest him and eight

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

by Daniel Perrin

April 16, 2026

Alistair McDowall’s ‘Pomona’ Reaffirms the Power of Theater

by Kaito Stohr

April 16, 2026

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

Beika LyuandZuyuan Zhou

April 16, 2026

News

Ruth Cyzner on Escaping Nazi Germany, Surviving Holocaust

by Zephyr Weinreich

April 16, 2026

Holocaust survivor Ruth Cyzner talks about her lived experience of escaping Nazi Germany, while sharing concerns about the future of democracy.

College Data Reveals Rise in Average Grades Over Past Two Decades

by Ellen Stewart

April 9, 2026

Data on students’ average grades over the past two decades show that the average grade given at Swarthmore has risen across all divisions.

Ask The Phoenix: Who’s On the Committee to Choose Swarthmore’s Next President?

by Zephyr Weinreich

April 9, 2026

Some analysis, takeaways, and biography of who is on the committee to select the next president of Swarthmore.

Chris Van Hollen ’83 H’14 On His Fiery Year in the Senate

by Daniel Perrin

April 9, 2026

Senator Chris Van Hollen ’83 discusses his political approach to an increasingly progressive and outspoken role in the national scene.

The Phoenix in Conversation with Sociologist Arlie Russell Hochschild ’62 H’93

by Daniel Perrin

April 9, 2026

Sociologist Arlie Russell Hochschild discusses the role emotions played among Trump supporters and how understanding them helps us move forward.

Opinions

Letter to the Editor: Swarthmore Should At Least Be Honest About Its Values

by Michael Weithorn

April 16, 2026

Former Phoenix humor columnist Michael Weithorn ’78 suggests an update to Swarthmore's website and mission statement to better reflect the reality of the college's punitive approach to student protestors.

Weekly Column: Swat Says

Nasrin AhmedandRafi Karpowitz

April 16, 2026

In this edition of Swat Says, students share their dorm horror stories, discuss their thoughts on room selection, and brainstorm what new businesses should come to the Swarthmore Ville.

Letter From Faculty and Staff In Defense of Students’ Freedom of Expression

by Undersigned Faculty

April 9, 2026

79 members of Swarthmore's faculty and staff condemn the college's recent disciplinary charges against student protestors for the distribution of allegedly violent zines.

Arts

Rock and Roll is a Risk: ‘Sing Street’ 10 Years On

by Alissa Lopes

April 16, 2026

A look back on John Carney's "Sing Street," on its ten year anniversary.

Artist of the Week Kana Nagata ’26: In the Space Between Words

by Yijia (Jessica) Qin

April 16, 2026

Kana Nagata ’26 on her finding meaning in silence, directing, and life.

Class of 2026 Choreographers Shine in Final Showcase

by Jeremy Weinstein-Sears

April 16, 2026

A review of Swarthmore's Senior Dance Concert featuring four of the eight senior dance majors & minors.

Sports

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

Playoff Push: Swarthmore Heats Up in Final Stretch Before Tournament Play

by Aimee Lee

April 16, 2026

As the spring weather is heating up, so is Swarthmore’s softball team. The Garnet currently sit atop the standings in the Centennial Conference with an 11-1 conference record and are in position to secure the top seed in the upcoming postseason tournament.

Athlete of the Week: Aubree Daugherty ’26

by Aimee Lee

April 9, 2026

Aubree Daughtery '26 reflects on her four years playing women's lacrosse at Swarthmore.

Features

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

A Ranked Guide to the Hobbs Spring Menu

by Cameron Alleyne

April 9, 2026

Cameron Alleyne '29 reviews Hobbs Spring Menu.

Weekend Roundup: Eileen Ivers, Dead Girlfriends, and The Roots

by Micaela Baranello

September 16, 2005

Been to Bryn Mawr recently? Me neither. But tonight there's a great reason to take that exciting shuttle ride. Fiddler Eileen Ivers and her band, Immigrant Soul, are playing at [...]

New York! New York! What a wonderful slogan

by Micaela Baranello

September 16, 2005

Professor Miriam Greenberg, of the Pratt Institute in New York, delivered a stunning lecture on "Crisis and Contradiction: The Symbolic Politics of New York City in the 1970s" yesterday in [...]

The fickle Lang vending machine

by Micaela Baranello

September 15, 2005

"It gives you a Coke, no matter what button you press," writes a frustrated reader of the vending machine found on the fourth floor of Lang Music Building. All vending [...]

HodgePodge: Swat’s newest, craftiest club

by Micaela Baranello

September 15, 2005

This Thursday, September 15th, Swat's new arts-and-crafts club, HodgePodge, will be having its first meeting in Kohlberg 226. Whether you're an experienced origami artist, or just able to cut with [...]

McCabe Library’s Nip/Tuck

by Micaela Baranello

September 15, 2005

As returning students get used to being back on campus and bushy-tailed freshmen begin their Swarthmore careers, they will have the benefit of an improved McCabe Library. McCabe, the home [...]

Save the Arctic movement finds support at Swat

by Daisy Yuhas

September 15, 2005

As the date draws nearer to the day that will decide the fate of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Swarthmore students and environmentalist group, PennEnvironment, are seeking to gain the [...]

Parrish renovation entering completion

by Micaela Baranello

September 14, 2005

Swarthmore's oldest building, Parrish Hall, has been going through construction all throughout the summer. With autumn on its way, the residents of Parrish can soon expect the completion of the [...]

What happened to the soft yogurt machine?

by Micaela Baranello

September 13, 2005

The Daily Gazette is proud to unveil a new feature: Ask the Gazette. Have a question about something happening on campus? Send an email our way, and we'll find out [...]

Root-Bernstein explores the playful side of scientific genius

by Micaela Baranello

September 13, 2005

The classic notion of the scientific method taught in high schools and colleges across the country is an inaccurate representation of the way great scientists work, play, and make discoveries, [...]

Swarthmore gears up to give blood

by Lauren Stokes

September 13, 2005

While the fall blood drive has been an annual event on the Swarthmore campus, this year's effort represents a greater push than ever. According to Karen Lorang '07, coordinator-liaison for [...]

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