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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.

ITS revamps revamped Reserved Students email policy

by Urooj Khan

April 1, 2005

After numerous complaints about the new Reserved Students emails, both from confused students and from senders irritated that their messages were not being read, ITS has revamped its policy regarding [...]

Spec weekend 2005 to be “sexed up”

by dailygazette

April 1, 2005

Despite the 11% increase in applications this year, the college administration is redoubling its ongoing efforts to improve Swarthmore's admissions profile. To that end, the admissions committee today announced a [...]

Dr. Bennet Lorber ’64 mixes music, medicine, and poetry in afternoon lecture

by Micaela Baranello

March 31, 2005

Dr. Bennet Lorber '64, Swarthmore trustee, Chief of Infectious Diseases at Temple University, and professor of medicine delivered a lecture entitled "Some Thoughts on a Life in Infectious Diseases, or [...]

“Very midsummer madness”: “Twelfth Night” to be performed

by Micaela Baranello

March 31, 2005

This weekend, the Drama Board presents "Twelfth Night, or What You Will," one of Shakespeare's most popular and charming comedies. The Daily Gazette got a sneak preview, and spoke with [...]

Orientation Committee ready to select CAs, begin planning for class of ’09

by Micaela Baranello

March 31, 2005

With spring weather just beginning to arrive, the Orientation Committee (OC) is already beginning to plan for this coming August and the arrival of the class of 2009. Simone Boyle [...]

Philadelphia Orchestra concertmaster gives master class to Swarthmore violinists

by Micaela Baranello

March 29, 2005

David Kim, the concertmaster of the Philadelphia Orchestra, gave a master class last night in Lang Concert Hall. During the first hour, he worked with the entire violin section of [...]

Jose Munoz draws radical queer possibilities from work of poet, playwright LeRoi Jones/Amiri Baraka

by Micaela Baranello

March 28, 2005

Professor Jose Munoz of New York University's Tisch School of the Arts presented the last lecture of this week's Sager Symposium Saturday afternoon in the Scheuer Room. The lecture was [...]

Weekend roundup

by Micaela Baranello

March 25, 2005

It's actually a great weekend to stay on campus. You probably know about Joe Raciti's musical, "Dance Dangerously," and by all means go to it, but don't overlook another, smaller [...]

Shea Scruggs ’05 to give senior recital

by Micaela Baranello

March 25, 2005

Tonight, oboist Shea Scruggs '05 will be giving his senior recital. An English Literature major from Miami, Florida, Scruggs will perform music by Paladilhe, Handel, Martinu and Loeffler, with Marcantonio [...]

Katherine Moon chronicles downward spiral of US-South Korea alliance

by Micaela Baranello

March 25, 2005

Katherine Moon, Jane Bishop Associate Professor of Political Science at Wellesley College, discussed the history of the United States-South Korea military alliance and outlined reasons for the recent rise in [...]

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