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‘Hundreds’ of Acts of Graffiti Spray-Painted Across Campus, Extensive Cleaning Work Ensues

May 2, 2026

News

"Hundreds of acts of vandalism" occurred early morning Friday May 1. The Phoenix captured the before-and-after as a significant cleaning effort rolled out.

Val Smith Sits Down for Spring Interview with The Phoenix

by Daniel Perrin

April 30, 2026

President Val Smith reflects on her presidency, her goals for the rest

Spring ’26 Student Body Poll Results

Rafi KarpowitzandDaniel Perrin

April 30, 2026

The Phoenix releases the results of its third semesterly survey of the

Spring ’26 Faculty Poll Results

Daniel PerrinandRafi Karpowitz

April 30, 2026

The Phoenix releases the results of its second semesterly poll of the

The Phoenix in Conversation with Robert Putnam ’63

by Zephyr Weinreich

April 30, 2026

Robert Putnam '63 charts his evolution from aspiring engineer to political scientist

Latest Stories

Swarthmore Needs a CCTV Committee

by The Editorial Board

April 30, 2026

Ask The Phoenix: What’s The Status of Current Campus Construction Projects?

by Xinto Xu

April 30, 2026

College Data Reveals Seven-Fold Increase in Disability Accommodations Since 2011

by Daniel Perrin

April 30, 2026

News

Generative AI Pervades Higher Education: Here’s How Three Institutions Responded

Zephyr WeinreichandThe Collegiate Journalism Network (TCJN)

April 30, 2026

Zephyr Weinreich joins journalists from Emporia State University and Oberlin College to report on AI usage and policy across institutions.

Campus Discussions: How Swarthmore is Thinking About AI

by Nina Sablan

April 30, 2026

Nina Sablan conveys wide-ranging campus opinions on AI usage.

A Look Inside Swarthmore’s 350+ Camera Surveillance Network

Ella WalkerandDaniel Perrin

April 23, 2026

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 Borough Passes Sanctuary and Welcoming Resolution

by Xinto Xu

April 23, 2026

Swarthmore Borough adopted a welcoming resolution the week after college student groups organized "No ICE Week" events.

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 Town.

Opinions

The College Needs a Reset: A Letter From Faculty

by Undersigned Faculty

April 30, 2026

A collection of faculty reflect on the college’s repression of student activism.

Seniors Reflect: ‘There Can and Must Be a Better Swarthmore College’

by Anonymous Students

April 30, 2026

A group of anonymous seniors reflect on the failings they've witnessed and been affected by during their time at Swarthmore and provide a vision and imperative for a better future.

Genocide and What’s Left of ‘Faith in the Institution’

by Lucas Meyer-Lee

April 30, 2026

Lucas Meyer-Lee '23 reflects on the college's changing response to student activism on campus.

Arts

‘Wilderness Generation’ Review: A Family Reunion That Doesn’t Quite Hit Home

by Alissa Lopes

April 30, 2026

A review of James Ijames' new play "Wilderness Generation," including commentary from the playwright.

Where Does Acting End And Begin? — A Review of ‘Circle Mirror Transformation’

by Joanna Hong

April 30, 2026

A review of Kana Nagata '26's Senior Honors Directing Thesis, "Circle Mirror Transformation"

Recommendations From the Editorial Board Vol 5.

Daniel PerrinandElla WalkerandMaya LevineandSarah Cymrot

April 30, 2026

Read about Copy and Upper Editors' recommendations!

Sports

Athlete of the Week: Lola Diaz ’26

by Katherine Kerman

April 30, 2026

Lola Diaz ’26, hailing from Portland, OR, and Marbella, Spain, has been an integral part of the Swarthmore women’s tennis team for the past four years. She has been awarded All-Centennial First Team Singles (2024) and All-Centennial First-Team Doubles (2024) and has

Some Thoughts I Had While Running the Wilmington, DE, Half-Marathon

by Katherine Kerman

April 30, 2026

As I turned the corner and entered the underpass around mile three of the Wilmington Marathon, the road became dark and wet, and a runner behind me shouted, trying to be witty, “beware of the needles.” But as you can imagine, this

Athlete of the Week: Lydia Morris-Kliment ’27

by Aimee 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.

Features

In Defense of Hobbs

by Kush Kaur

April 30, 2026

Kush Kaur '29 reflects on experience at Hobbs Cafe.

Reflections from a Graduating Senior

by Maya Levine

April 30, 2026

Maya Levine '26 reflects on her years at Swarthmore.

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.

“Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio” Didn’t Need a Talking Cricket, Sorry!

by Rachel Lapides

February 2, 2023

“Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio” has been met with critical acclaim — it boasts a 97% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. I was expecting to love it, particularly because Del Toro’s “Pan’s Labyrinth” is one of my favorite films. At every turn, Pinocchio sets

Swarthmore Athletics Weekly Recap

by Sophia Vesely

February 2, 2023

Men’s Basketball: Swarthmore College: 88, Muhlenberg College: 65 On Thursday, Jan. 26, Swarthmore men’s basketball took to the road to face Muhlenberg College in Allentown, PA. Swarthmore ended the first half comfortably with a twelve point lead and continued to lead the

Artist of the Week: Imzadi Diaz on Beauty and Horror

by Corinne Lafont

February 2, 2023

I met Imzadi Diaz ’26 standing outside Mary Lyon. When walking to her room, I understood how an artist could feel inspired by the dorm’s scenic backyard. Mary Lyon looks like a cottage — not a college dorm. However, when Imzadi opened

2023 Oscar Nominations: A Look Back at a Fantastic Year for Film

by Ben Wade

February 2, 2023

2022 was a great year for film, with amazing selections across the board for all genres and budget types. “Aftersun,” a debut independent film from newcomer Charlotte Wells, starring Paul Mescal of “Normal People” fame, was rated the fifth best film of

The Rise of Gorp Core and the Plight of Humanity in the Anthropocene

by Callie Cho

February 2, 2023

Walking through the streets of any major city, you are sure to see many forms of stylistic expression. There are the classics: Preppy, Grunge, Granola, Street … But recently, there has been the surfacing of a new fashion trend that melds Street

Super Bowl Summary: What You Should Know Before Sunday’s Big Game

by Colin DeLaney

February 2, 2023

The Super Bowl: one game, two teams, and millions of viewers eager to witness thrilling competition, star-studded halftime performances, slightly above-average advertisements, the list goes on. An integral part of the institution of professional sports, the Super Bowl is inextricably woven into

Athlete of the Week: Hannah Swale ’26

by Abby Chang

February 2, 2023

Hannah Swale ’26, a first year from Allentown, NJ, scored 2,905 points in the pentathlon at the Bison Open. She placed second at the meet, surpassing the Swarthmore program’s previous record of 2,693 by over 200 points. The first year finished top

NFL Expands Partnership with the Players Coalition

by Sophia Vesely

February 2, 2023

On Thursday, Jan. 26, the National Football League (NFL) announced an expansion in its partnership with the Players Coalition. The Players Coalition is an independent, nonprofit organization advocating for social justice and racial equality in the U.S. The organization was co-founded by

President Smith Joins PSEG’s Board of Directors

Sadie SmartandOwen Mortner

December 7, 2022

During her tenure as College President, Valerie Smith has helped lead Swarthmore’s multiphase plan to achieve carbon neutrality by 2035. But in Spring 2022, Smith also quietly took on a role in the private energy sector, accepting a position on a major

Semester in Review

by The Editorial Board

December 1, 2022

During this fall semester, The Phoenix collectively dedicated ourselves to living up to our new mission statement: “We, The Phoenix, aim to empower and serve our community through timely and relevant coverage, continually striving for a fuller grasp of excellence, accuracy, and

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