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DOE Expands Title VI Antisemitism Investigation into the College

by Kush Kaur

October 22, 2026

News

The Department of Education expands its Title VI investigation into alleged antisemitism at the college in response to a video posted on a former campus group's Instagram.

Governor Shapiro Announced a $97 Million Investment in Chester. How Much Will It Help?

by Daniel Perrin

October 22, 2026

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro announced plans to invest $97 million in the

Swarthmore Students: Get Out and Vote

by Undersigned Alumni/ae

October 22, 2026

Swarthmore alums encourage students to fulfill their civic duty and carry on

A Local Preschool May Partner with the College to Open New Childcare Center

by Ellen Stewart

October 22, 2026

Trinity Cooperative Day Nursery is exploring a partnership with Swarthmore College to

Five Local Municipalities Establish EMS Authority in Wake of Crozer Closure

by Grace Chen

October 22, 2026

Five local municipalities, including Swarthmore, recently established an EMS authority to mitigate

Latest Stories

‘Why Haven’t You Blown up a Pipeline Yet?’

by Ellie Dowek

October 22, 2026

Athlete of the Week: Avery Bloom ’27

by Charlie Watson

October 22, 2026

Huzzah! Mud and Mead at the Maryland Renaissance Festival

by Erin Picken

October 22, 2026

Haverford Professor Arrested, Charged with Online Harassment and Intimidation

Ellen StewartandZephyr Weinreich

October 8, 2026

A Haverford professor was arrested for cyberstalking and threatening a Jewish coworker and their family.

College Releases Annual Safety Report: 81% Decrease in Alcohol Violations, Decrease in Reported Hate Crimes

by Xinto Xu

October 8, 2026

Takeaways from the Department of Public Safety’s annual report.

Seven Years After Disbanding Fraternities, Swarthmore Reckons with ‘Cornell 7’

by Alexandra Pryplesh

October 8, 2026

Swarthmore students react to the recent sexual assault allegations at Cornell University less than a decade after Swarthmore abolished its own fraternities.

Local Bakery Pastry Pants Closes Its Doors

by Reina Jones

October 8, 2026

Pastry Pants, a bakery in Swarthmore town center, closed its doors after three years.

The Phoenix in Conversation with Brian Goldstein on Newly Published Book

by Tyler Li

October 8, 2026

Dr. Brian Goldstein speaks with The Phoenix about his new biography of a revolutionary Black architect.

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Weekly Column: Swat Says

Rafi KarpowitzandNasrin Ahmed

October 22, 2026

In this edition of Swat Says, students reveal their favorite campus crying spots, weigh in on niche Halloween costumes, and brainstorm who should be Swarthmore’s next president.

Burst the Bubble: Your SEPTA Key Is Waiting

by Tessa Kipnis

October 22, 2026

Tessa Kipnis ’30 encourages students to take advantage of their SEPTA cards and escape the “Swat bubble.”

The ‘Cornell 7’ Are Not Exceptional. At Swarthmore We Know That All Too Well

by Patricia Quimby-Moro

October 8, 2026

Patricia Quimby '28 argues that even after the disbanding of fraternities on campus, Swarthmore's culture of sexual violence remains frighteningly similar to that of Cornell.

Arts

Artist of the Week: Mirabel Fernald ’27 and the Cyclical Journey of Sculpture

by Yiğit Doğramacı

October 22, 2026

Sculptor Mirabel Fernald ’27 reimagines waste and impermanence through art, and gives a second life to what the world throws away.

A Man and a Room Are All You Need: Review of ‘Sea Wall’ Starring Andrew Scott

by Yijia (Jessica) Qin

October 22, 2026

A review of Simon Stephens’s one-man play “Sea Wall,” starring Andrew Scott in a limited run at Studio Seaview.

Spoiler Alert: Does ‘The Social Reckoning’ Deserve a Like?

by Ben Waters

October 22, 2026

This week, “Spoiler Alert” asks whether Sorkin's "The Social Reckoning" functions as a good sequel.

Sports

Swarthmore Fall Teams Close Out the Regular Season

by Aimee Lee

October 22, 2026

As the weather at Swarthmore has chilled considerably since the beginning of the fall sports season, the Garnet must turn up their competitive heat. Field Hockey | Overall: 10-4 | Conference: 6-1 Led by Head Coach Hannah Harris, Swarthmore field hockey continues

Athlete of the Week: Melissa Eyer ’28

by Aimee Lee

October 8, 2026

Junior Melissa Eyer ’28 is a force to be reckoned with on the volleyball court. In her third collegiate season, the libero continues to anchor the Garnet defense. In her freshman year, Eyer swept the Centennial Conference Rookie of the Year, Centennial

A Day in the Life of a Volleyball Player

by Mailey Wang

October 8, 2026

Before arriving at Swarthmore, I thought I knew what being a collegiate student-athlete would look like. Although most of the basics are as expected, there are many small thrills and daily traditions ingrained in my life that I would never have anticipated

Features

Sweet Exhale

by Megumi Jindo

October 22, 2026

Megumi Jindo '28 writes a poem about what it feels like when the first sweeps of autumn fall: solemn and quiet.

On Living Liminally

by Kush Kaur

October 8, 2026

Kush Kaur ’28 reflects on her relationship with her Nani ma’s house — a place intertwined with her hometown, past, family, and sense of self.

Concert Chaos

by Paris Kampel

October 8, 2026

Paris Kampel '27 draws a comic in reflection of recently attending a Jane Remover concert.

Students Organize Against Proposed 76ers Stadium in Philly’s Chinatown

by Lucy Tobier

March 30, 2023

A proposed Philadelphia 76ers arena one block from the city’s Chinatown is sparking outrage from community organizers. The Save Chinatown coalition has been active since plans for the arena were announced in July 2022, but efforts to preserve the cultural and social

Community Raises Environmental Questions Following Delaware River Chemical Spill

by Lauren Mermelstein

March 30, 2023

On Sunday, March 26, the city of Philadelphia issued a public safety alert recommending that residents use bottled water as the result of the spillage of 8,000 gallons of an acrylic polymer solution. The chemical spill occurred late Friday, March 24 in

Expanding Campus Accessibility: Improvements to 25Live

by Matt Gutow

March 30, 2023

I want to talk about access, and particularly access to physical spaces. Swarthmore is wonderful in that it is very small, and one tends to see the same people congregate in the same library and the same spaces. The downside of this,

The Limits of Self-Determinism in the Vernacular Surrounding Ongoing Protests in Peru

by Melanie Zelle

March 30, 2023

At least 48 protesters have been killed and over 970 injured in the course of anti-government protests in Peru. The continuous demonstrations, roadblocks, and clashes with state forces — which were set off by the ousting of President Pedro Castillo — have

Professor of Biology Vince Formica on Evolutionary Biology, Swatties, and the Circus

by Suhyun Kim

March 30, 2023

Professor Vince Formica is an associate professor and the current department chair of biology. He specializes in studying evolution and animal social behaviors as well as the intersection between the two. He explores such themes in his research and in the courses

The City of Brotherly Love Hosts the Love Run

by Eliana Dellinger

March 30, 2023

On Your Mark! Get Set! Love! This past weekend, on Sunday, March 26, the city of Philadelphia hosted one of its largest races. Commonly known as the City of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia staged its annual Love Run, a half marathon (13.1 miles)

Swarthmore Athletics Weekly Recap:

by Sophia Vesely

March 30, 2023

Men’s Tennis: Swarthmore College: 9, Stevens College: 0 On Sunday, March 26, men’s tennis faced the Stevens Institute of Technology at home in the Mullan Tennis Center. The No. 29 ranked Garnet defeated the No. 38 ranked Ducks dominantly, winning all three

Athlete of the Week: Avery McClure ’26

by Abby Chang

March 30, 2023

Avery McClure ’26, a freshman from Bolivar, MO, was an integral part of Swarthmore softball’s success against Neumann University on Sunday, March 26. The second baseman had two runs batted in (RBI) and four put-outs (PO) in the first of two games

Professor of History Bruce Dorsey on His Book, Teaching Experiences at Swarthmore, and Advice for Students

by Lauren Mermelstein

March 23, 2023

Professor of History and History Department Chair Bruce Dorsey specializes in early American history, ranging from Europeans’ first contact with the Americas through the Civil War. His area of expertise covers the ways in which American culture, politics, religion, and sexuality interact,

College Admits 969 Applicants As Acceptance Rate Drops to 6.7 Percent

by Aviva Weiser

March 23, 2023

On March 17, 969 applicants were admitted to Swarthmore’s Class of 2027 from an application pool of 14,287 prospective students, signaling one of the lowest acceptance rates in Swarthmore history at 6.7 percent. This marks a drop in admits from the previous

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DOE Expands Title VI Antisemitism Investigation into the College

Governor Shapiro Announced a $97 Million Investment in Chester. How Much Will It Help?

Swarthmore Students: Get Out and Vote

A Local Preschool May Partner with the College to Open New Childcare Center

Five Local Municipalities Establish EMS Authority in Wake of Crozer Closure

Latest Stories

‘Why Haven’t You Blown up a Pipeline Yet?’

Athlete of the Week: Avery Bloom ’27

Huzzah! Mud and Mead at the Maryland Renaissance Festival

Newsletter

News

College Releases Annual Safety Report: 81% Decrease in Alcohol Violations, Decrease in Reported Hate Crimes

Seven Years After Disbanding Fraternities, Swarthmore Reckons with ‘Cornell 7’

Local Bakery Pastry Pants Closes Its Doors

The Phoenix in Conversation with Brian Goldstein on Newly Published Book

Opinions

Weekly Column: Swat Says

The ‘Cornell 7’ Are Not Exceptional. At Swarthmore We Know That All Too Well

Arts

Artist of the Week: Mirabel Fernald ’27 and the Cyclical Journey of Sculpture

A Man and a Room Are All You Need: Review of ‘Sea Wall’ Starring Andrew Scott

Sports

Swarthmore Fall Teams Close Out the Regular Season

Athlete of the Week: Melissa Eyer ’28

A Day in the Life of a Volleyball Player

Features

Sweet Exhale

On Living Liminally

Concert Chaos

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Students Organize Against Proposed 76ers Stadium in Philly’s Chinatown

Community Raises Environmental Questions Following Delaware River Chemical Spill

Expanding Campus Accessibility: Improvements to 25Live

The Limits of Self-Determinism in the Vernacular Surrounding Ongoing Protests in Peru

Professor of Biology Vince Formica on Evolutionary Biology, Swatties, and the Circus

The City of Brotherly Love Hosts the Love Run

Swarthmore Athletics Weekly Recap:

Athlete of the Week: Avery McClure ’26

Professor of History Bruce Dorsey on His Book, Teaching Experiences at Swarthmore, and Advice for Students

College Admits 969 Applicants As Acceptance Rate Drops to 6.7 Percent

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