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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.

Prominent microbiologist gives Sigma Xi lecture on bioterrorism

by Micaela Baranello

January 28, 2005

Last night, Dr. Ronald M. Atlas, a nationally recognized expert on bioterrorism, delivered this semester's Sigma Xi lecture in Science Center 101. The lecture, titled "Bioterrorism: The Threat and Biodefense [...]

Digest serves as improved email system

by Micaela Baranello

January 27, 2005

After a week and a half of adjustment, students are adapting to the new Reserved Students Digest. ITS designed the Digest to cut down the volume of email sent to [...]

College Bowl results

by dailygazette

January 26, 2005

Last Saturday, Swarthmore College Bowl sent three teams to brave snow and SEPTA at Penn's annual tournament, traditionally one of the largest in the country. The A team of Chris [...]

Louise Glück visits Swarthmore

by Micaela Baranello

January 26, 2005

Louise GlÃƒÂ¼ck, the United States Poet Laureate for 2003, visited the Swarthmore campus on Tuesday for an informal talk with students as well as a reading of some of her [...]

Princeton professor speaks on history of Latin literature

by Micaela Baranello

January 26, 2005

A crowd of over 40 filled Bond yesterday afternoon to hear Princeton professor Denis Feeney's lecture "Why is there a Latin literature? Greeks, Romans, and Italians in middle-Republican Italy." Feeney, [...]

New book buyback system aims to leave students with more money

by Micaela Baranello

January 26, 2005

It's either happened to you or someone you know: standing in line at the bookstore to sell back your old Bio book-the one you paid $130 for-and receiving a pittance [...]

Swarthmore novices excel in Bryn Mawr debate tournament

by dailygazette

January 25, 2005

Swarthmore debaters braved snow and freezing winds last weekend to compete at the Bryn Mawr College Debate Tournament. Sonya Hoo '05 and Emily Tredeau '06 finished as the 5th place [...]

Swarthmore professor wins award for work in evolutionary developmental biology

by Micaela Baranello

January 24, 2005

Late in December, Swarthmore biology professor Scott Gilbert was awarded the 2004 Alexander Kowalevsky Medal for a lifetime of achievement in the field of evolutionary developmental biology. According to the [...]

Weekend roundups

by Micaela Baranello

January 21, 2005

Before your work overwhelms you or SEPTA dies a painful weekend death, try a trip to Philly. Here are some of the more exciting things going on this weekend. Check [...]

College Corner: Questions and answers with Rhodes scholar, Tafadzwa Muguwe ’05

by Micaela Baranello

January 21, 2005

In December, Tafadzwa Muguwe '05 found out that he had won a Rhodes Scholarship to study at Oxford. The Daily Gazette recently caught up with Muguwe to talk to him [...]

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