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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.

Search for Bob Gross’ replacement continues

by Micaela Baranello

January 25, 2006

With Bob Gross' final year as Dean of the College half over, the dean search committee is hard at work considering who might take his place. Through weekly meetings and [...]

What are the stained glass windows in Mary Lyons?

by Micaela Baranello

January 25, 2006

Around the Mary Lyons main kitchen, there are several antiquated, stained glass windows. Five of the windows sport the names of the colleges Mount Holyoke, Vassar, Harvard, Smith, and Princeton. [...]

Interview with Professor Colin Purrington

by Micaela Baranello

January 24, 2006

Recently, visitors to the Swarthmore College website have been greeted by a charming image of man standing side by side with ape. The man is Colin Purrington, Associate Professor of [...]

What happens to 3 and 5 Whittier Place, now that Admissions is back in Parrish?

by Micaela Baranello

January 24, 2006

While Parrish was undergoing construction this past year, Admissions was temporarily relocated to 3 and 5 Whittier Place. Now that Parrish iconstruction is complete, there is much speculation as to [...]

Appointments chair to be filled in upcoming election

by Micaela Baranello

January 23, 2006

Student Council will be holding an emergency election next week to fill the position of Appointments Chair after "None of the Above" won last semester, beating Ethan Ucker '07 332-315. [...]

Interview with Professor Andrew Ward

by Micaela Baranello

January 20, 2006

Andrew Ward, professor of Psychology at the College, is now a popular writer. With the publication of "The Bargaining Bride" this month, Ward has identified a host of like minded [...]

Weekend roundup: Auteurs and a concert

by Micaela Baranello

January 20, 2006

It's your first weekend back and you don't have much work yet. Right? Even if you do, you can spare an evening or two for something fun. On campus, head [...]

Carb lovers rejoice with thrice weekly pasta bar

by Micaela Baranello

January 20, 2006

The students have spoken, and Dining Services has listened. By popular demand, Pasta bar, that Sunday and Wednesday evening standby loved and bemoaned by many, is now arriving three times [...]

Editor’s note

by Micaela Baranello

January 20, 2006

Dear Readers, We at the Daily Gazette hope that you have enjoyed the first week of publication and would like to welcome those of you who are new subscribers. I [...]

Donizetti’s “Elixir” resonates in Lang Music Building

by Daisy Yuhas

January 19, 2006

A whimsical romantic comedy, Gaetano Donizetti's "The Elixer of Love" is the story of Nemorino, who is completely smitten by the beautiful Adina. Adina fails to return the sentiment, and [...]

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