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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 25 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.

Thefts in Wharton, culprit uncertain

by Micaela Baranello

January 19, 2006

After enjoying a vacation free of exams and deadlines, some Wharton residents came back to Swarthmore only to discover some of their possessions missing from their rooms. In addition to [...]

While you were out: winter break news roundup

by Micaela Baranello

January 18, 2006

The parents of Tariq Fischer '08, who died in a car accident last summer, have pledged over $1 million to Swarthmore in Tariq's name. The money will mostly go towards [...]

Parrish Challenge successful, college receives grant from Kresge Foundation

by Micaela Baranello

January 17, 2006

With a goal of $4 million, the Parrish Challenge has exceeded its expectations and has reached a total of more than $4.5 million, and Swarthmore received an additional $1 million [...]

Boy Meets Tractor: Saturday Night Live, “except funny”

by Micaela Baranello

December 9, 2005

Boy Meets Tractor will perform this Saturday at 8:00 p.m. in Science Center 101. You have seen the hilarious signs plastered around campus. You have done double takes, duped into [...]

The Theater department presents: Serata Futurista

by Micaela Baranello

December 9, 2005

An original play created and directed by Katie Van Winkle '07 will be showcased on December 11 and 12 at 7:00 p.m., with an extra showing at 10 p.m. on [...]

Beckerman speaks on Dvorak’s American journey

by Micaela Baranello

December 9, 2005

Michael Beckerman of New York University gave the Music Department's annual Peter Grant Swing Lecture on the subject of Antonin Dvorak's Symphony No. 9, "From the New World," which the [...]

Fans and the inventor, Joey Roth ’06

by Micaela Baranello

December 8, 2005

Here at Swarthmore we are impressed by Joey Roth, designer par excellence. He recently received the very prestigious "Red Dot Award," bestowed upon only 50 international design projects each year, [...]

Night of Scenes rises again

by Micaela Baranello

December 8, 2005

The "Stanislavski System" is a popular theatre style in Western theatre productions. By this system, actors and actresses must discover their authentic "emotional belief" rather than play the textual role [...]

Student council elections results

by dailygazette

December 8, 2005

Astericks mark the winner of each election. Write in nominees are listed below None of the Above. Co-President **Tom Evnen '07-510 votes No Preference-182 votes None of the Above -80 [...]

Amnesty International incites students to action in the midst of finals

by Lauren Stokes

December 8, 2005

The campus chapter of Amnesty International is mid-way through "Human Rights Week," a full week of events planned to "raise awareness and incite students to act upon human rights issues [...]

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