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A Look Inside Swarthmore’s 350+ Camera Surveillance Network

April 23, 2026

News

A map of the 350+ accessible CCTV cameras on campus and an investigation into who decides to install them, how they're used, and how Swarthmore's transparency compares to other schools.

Swarthmore Borough Passes Sanctuary and Welcoming Resolution

by Xinto Xu

April 23, 2026

Swarthmore Borough adopted a welcming resolution the week after college student groups

SGO Resolution Urging the Dismissal of Trespassing Charges

Abby GuiseandStudent Government Organization

April 23, 2026

Student Government Organization (SGO) urges the Swarthmore Administration to advocate for the

SEPTA and Swarthmore Borough Begin Discussing Commuter Lot Development

by Lucy Tobier

April 23, 2026

SEPTA, the borough, and the college discuss urban development plan in Swarthmore

‘AI and the Future of Humanity’: Night Owls Discussion with Chloé Bakalar

by Marra Irons

April 23, 2026

OpenAI Chief Ethicist Chloé Bakalar discusses hopes and concerns regarding generative AI

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Ask the Phoenix: Who Decided on the Worthstock Artists?

by Ellen Stewart

April 23, 2026

The Phoenix in Conversation with Lenape Leader, Artisan, Educator, and Activist Denise Bright Dove Ashton-Dunkley

by Kush Kaur

April 23, 2026

Baseball and the Idea of America

by Rafi Karpowitz

April 23, 2026

Old Science Hall Renaming Task Force Unveils Final Steps

by Kush Kaur

April 16, 2026

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 through strategic planning, faculty interaction, and other college issues.

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 for their term, addressing free speech restrictions, a retroactive pass/fail option, and

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

by Daniel Perrin

April 16, 2026

Swarthmore's representative in Congress, Mary Gay Scanlon, discusses the politics of higher education, legislating under Trump, and this political moment.

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

Beika LyuandZuyuan Zhou

April 16, 2026

History Professor Ahmad Shokr discusses the larger implications of American intervention in the Middle East.

Opinions

The United States Postal Service Is Dying. What Can We Do?

by Sarai Williams

April 23, 2026

Sarai Williams '29 reflects on the severe financial crisis faced by USPS and the impact it will have on many communities.

Meditations on Meditating

by Leon Leveau

April 23, 2026

Leon Leveau '26 discusses how meditation can help you take a step back from the overwhelming and often uncontrollable sequence of thoughts and actions that dominate our daily lives.

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 Swarthmore has changed during their time at the college.

Arts

Why Can’t We Have Dog Bed Coffins? Inside JACQUELINE NOVAK: 2026 TOUR

by Yijia (Jessica) Qin

April 23, 2026

An review of a stand-up comedy, Jacqueline Novak: 2026 Tour with all new shows!

Looking Beyond Mayfair: A Brief Reflection on Bridgerton Season 4

by Dalton Mwangi

April 23, 2026

A reflection of the merits and flaws of Bridgerton season 4.

Artist of the Week: Maddie Adams-Miller ’26 on Designing Access

by Alissa Lopes

April 23, 2026

Theater designer Maddie Adams-Miller '26 on the importance of physical and cultural access to art.

Sports

Athlete of the Week: Lydia Morris-Kliment ’27

The Editorial BoardandAimee Lee

April 23, 2026

Aimee Ross, co-editor of the Sports Section, in conversation with Lydia Morris-Kliment '27, the outstanding thrower from the Swarthmore Track and Field team.

Chicago Cubs Fan Takes on Citizens Bank Park

The Editorial BoardandSydney Ross

April 23, 2026

Sydeny Ross, a steadfast Chicago Cubs fan, recounts her experience watching an MLB baseball game at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia and feeling the agony one inevitably feels as a fan-outsider in Philly sports arenas.

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

Features

The Moonlit Path

by Megumi Jindo

April 23, 2026

Megumi Jindo '28 reflects on her experience at Swarthmore so far and the passing of the baton in her Kizuna, Japanese club.

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

Ville police participate in fireside chat

by Micaela Baranello

April 27, 2005

Last night, Student Council held a fireside chat with Swarthmore Police Chief Brian Craig and Sergeant Raymond Stufflet. Topics of discussion included recent student-police interactions, the relationship between the department [...]

Housing lottery roundup: sophomores

by dailygazette

April 21, 2005

The housing lottery ended last night with 38 students without housing. The number is smaller than previous years, but is likely to grow a bit in the near future. The [...]

Victor Navasky speaks on a life in journalism

by Micaela Baranello

April 21, 2005

Yesterday, Victor Navasky '54, the publisher of The Nation and former a former editor at the New York Times, spoke on his life in the world of political journalism. Though [...]

Renowned ecologist speaks on “oceans in peril”

by Micaela Baranello

April 19, 2005

Last Friday, Dr. Jeremy Jackson of Scripps Institute of Oceanography delivered the Environmental Studies capstone lecture, titled "Brave New Ocean." The lecture, which took place in the Science Center's main [...]

Housing lottery roundup: juniors

by dailygazette

April 19, 2005

As was expected, a number of dorms closed during the rising junior housing lottery. Parrish closed first, followed by Worth, New Dorm, and Wharton. Wharton closed on the last selection [...]

900 students accepted for class of 2009, 300 expected for Ride the Tide this week

by Micaela Baranello

April 19, 2005

Acceptance letters have been sent out and this week admitted students will begin swarming the campus, as the class of 2009 begins to form. Of the 4,085 applications received overall, [...]

Housing lottery roundup: seniors

by Daisy Yuhas

April 18, 2005

With housing selections for the rising senior class complete, only a few singles in the most desirable dorms remain: one in Wharton, seven in Mertz, and a couple on Parrish [...]

Gandalf = God? Swat alum speaks on religion in Lord of the Rings

by Micaela Baranello

April 15, 2005

Read Mercer Schuchardt '93 returned to campus, following last year's talk on religion in the Matrix, to present his lecture "Religious symbolism in Lord of the Rings." Schuchardt's talk stretched [...]

College Corner: Interview with number one

by Micaela Baranello

April 15, 2005

The spring semester is winding down, and it is already time to think about next year. The housing lottery for rising seniors will take place on Sunday. While I'm glad [...]

Catherine Fukuda ’07 to perform with College Orchestra

by Micaela Baranello

April 15, 2005

Catherine Fukuda '07, the winner of this years' Concerto Competition, will perform Samuel Barber's Violin Concerto on Saturday night as part of the College Orchestra's spring concert on Saturday night [...]

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