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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.

Has the napkin move worked? Does Sharples use partially hydrogenated oils?

by Lauren Stokes

February 1, 2006

At the beginning of this year, the paper napkins in Sharples were moved from the silverware area to the tables in the hopes that it would reduce waste. The switch [...]

Student council platforms

by dailygazette

February 1, 2006

The following are the the platforms for the Appointments Chair position on Student Council. ANDREW C. BROWN '07 ----------------------------- My name is Andrew C. Brown, '07, and I plan to [...]

Drama Board to Present Mainstage Musical Ã¢â‚¬Å“Lucky StiffÃ¢â‚¬Â

by Allison McCarthy

January 31, 2006

Ever since the first semester thespians and drama fans alike have been talking about Drama Board's possible upcoming main stage musical, "Little Shop of Horrors." Naturally, there was a great [...]

Weekend roundup: Orchestra and more movies

by Micaela Baranello

January 27, 2006

Don't have any classes this afternoon? Kick off the weekend early with a Philadelphia Orchestra matinÃ…Â½e at 2:00 at the Kimmel Center. The program is eclectic- Mozart's sparking Symphony No. [...]

SaBooge Theater brings atmospheric “Fathom” to campus

by Micaela Baranello

January 27, 2006

SaBooge Theatre consists of five actors, two musicians in one unique combination. This Saturday they will bring "a new kind of theater" to Swarthmore in their original production, Fathom. SaBooge [...]

Brain and language: Insights from studies of American Sign Language

by Micaela Baranello

January 27, 2006

As opposed to popular views of sign language, Dr. David P. Corina, Ph. D. of the University of California's Departments of Linguistics and Psychology, asserted that sign language is no [...]

Campus movie screenings in limbo

by Micaela Baranello

January 27, 2006

A major change in campus life may be approaching: the end of public student organization-sponsored film screenings on campus. Under fire from a licensing company for allegedly illegal public showings [...]

Richard Eldridge on “The Ends of Literary Narrative”

by Daisy Yuhas

January 26, 2006

Yesterday in Kohlberg's Scheuer Room, Professor of Philosophy, Richard Eldridge, delivered a lecture on "The Ends of Literary Narrative." Professor Eldridge's lecture discussed the reasons for the use and creation [...]

Excess SBC funds await student proposals

by Micaela Baranello

January 26, 2006

To all students: Come now, many of you must have at some point been sitting in Sharples when an amazingly awesome (and possibly alliterative) idea for a party hits you...and [...]

Crackdown on alcohol funding, but not Swat social life

by Lauren Stokes

January 26, 2006

The new alcohol policy does not change the rules so much as make them harder to break. "In my mind," said SAC co-director Jenna Adelberg, "there has been no policy [...]

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