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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.

Opinions

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.

“Teamwork makes the dream work”: “The Wolves” Win Gold at Swarthmore

by Raya Tuffaha

November 17, 2022

From Nov. 11-13, 2022, Astroturf carpeted the LPAC mainstage. Athletes in cleats and Dutch braids jogged in and out of the stage entrances. This year’s production ensemble show, “The Wolves,” brought the heat to Swarthmore theater. Written by Sarah DeLappe and directed

Is The Phoenix’s Layout Getting Worse? A History of Our Campus Newspaper’s Layout

by Gabriella Trevino

November 10, 2022

As it is my last year at Swarthmore College, I find it only appropriate to begin utilizing some of Swarthmore’s resources, namely the College Archives. At one point in my life, I wanted to be a history major (that point is many

Democracy Hypocrisy? Enthusiasm for Voting Should Extend to SGO Elections

by The Editorial Board

November 10, 2022

In the weeks leading up to the midterm elections, both the college itself and student-run clubs have adamantly promoted registering to vote and making plans to vote either in person or through mail in ballots. President Valerie Smith sent out an email

Raya Tuffaha on the Interactions Between Acting and Poetry

by Katherine Kihiczak

November 10, 2022

For a few nights in late October 2022, Raya Tuffaha ʼ23 drew in full houses to her play “Bella Bateekh in: Out of Mind,” a solo, experimental, and interactive show. Raya wrote and starred in the piece, which reimagined how one character

The Worth of Slow Deliberation in a Fast-Moving Society

by Yerin Chang

November 10, 2022

Last month, I had the marvelous fortune to watch Martin Scorsese’s documentary, “Pretend It’s A City.” It’s a love letter to New York City as well as a biography of writer Fran Lebowitz, a legendary and hilarious figure among its eight million

Annual College-Sponsored Deer Hunt Gets Underway Amid Efforts to Restore Ecosystem in Crum Woods

Harrisson LiandFurqan Ahsan

November 10, 2022

Every year beginning in October and extending through November, the college is assisted by a public bow hunt group to control the deer population in the Crum Woods. The Swarthmore community was notified of this year’s public hunt on Oct. 18 in

Walk a Miiile in these Louboutins: An Introduction to the Societal Implications of Footwear

by Callie Cho

November 10, 2022

Let’s talk about shoes. Everybody has them; most people wear them. They are a staple of everyday life, unworthy of thought besides their implications for an outfit. That is to say, most of the time we don’t really think about them. But

The Scariest Part of “Barbarian” (2022) Was NOT the Killer: It’s Being a Woman

by Gabriella Trevino

November 10, 2022

SPOILERS AHEAD! Like the fiscally responsible person I am, I waited diligently (about a month and a half) for the horror film “Barbarian” (2022) to arrive on HBO Max. That night — it was a Wednesday, so I was actually sitting in

DelCo Democrats, Elected Leaders Celebrate Wins at Swarthmore Watch Party

by Lauren Mermelstein

November 10, 2022

On Tuesday, Nov. 8, at 8 p.m., the Delaware County Democrats hosted an election night watch party at the Swarthmore Inn. Swarthmore’s local Democratic delegation, including Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon, Pennsylvania State Senator Tim Kearney, and Pennsylvania House Representatives Jennifer O’Mara and

New Digital OneCard Available to Students and Faculty, Increasing Campus Accessibility

by Gabrielle Nash

November 10, 2022

Swarthmore’s ID card, the OneCard, is an essential tool used throughout the campus. It permits access to specific buildings, libraries, and facilities. The OneCard is also used for meal payments and swipes on campus and at other Ville venues. On Nov. 1,

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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

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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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“Teamwork makes the dream work”: “The Wolves” Win Gold at Swarthmore

Is The Phoenix’s Layout Getting Worse? A History of Our Campus Newspaper’s Layout

Democracy Hypocrisy? Enthusiasm for Voting Should Extend to SGO Elections

Raya Tuffaha on the Interactions Between Acting and Poetry

The Worth of Slow Deliberation in a Fast-Moving Society

Annual College-Sponsored Deer Hunt Gets Underway Amid Efforts to Restore Ecosystem in Crum Woods

Walk a Miiile in these Louboutins: An Introduction to the Societal Implications of Footwear

The Scariest Part of “Barbarian” (2022) Was NOT the Killer: It’s Being a Woman

DelCo Democrats, Elected Leaders Celebrate Wins at Swarthmore Watch Party

New Digital OneCard Available to Students and Faculty, Increasing Campus Accessibility

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