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What to Expect from the Midterm Elections Next Week

October 29, 2026

News

Millions of Americans will go to the polls next Tuesday amidst rising political dissatisfaction. Here’s what Swatties will see on their ballots, as well as the races and trends they should know going into it.

Swarthmore Adds Three Alumni to Board of Managers

by Alissa Lopes

October 29, 2026

Jeremy Brest ’90 and Colin Convey ’97, and Tom Hartnett ’94, P’26

Dr. Deirdre Cooper Owens on Harriet Tubman as a Medical and Intellectual Pioneer

by James Lewis

October 29, 2026

Dr. Deidre Cooper Owens gives the 2026 James A. Field Endowed Lecture

Science Center Cafe Cuts Down on Outside Catering, Updates Hot Meal Options

by Cameron Alleyne

October 29, 2026

Science Center Cafe no longer offers Chinese food from Yangtze Inn every

The Most Obnoxious Blowhards in America

by Teddy King-Pollet

October 29, 2026

Teddy King-Pollet '28 criticizes a recent deplorable ad campaign and the broad

Latest Stories

The Process of Constantly Reinventing Myself

by Tyler Li

October 29, 2026

Eyes Wide Open: A Review of ‘You Can See Everything’

by Harper Gowen

October 29, 2026

LeBron James: The 76ers’ New Addition

by Andrew Lufrano

October 29, 2026

News

Ask the Phoenix: What’s the Status of the Academic Freedom Policy?

by Alexandra Pryplesh

October 29, 2026

A look back at changes to Swarthmore’s Academic Freedom Policy in recent years.

DOE Expands Title VI Antisemitism Investigation into the College

by Kush Kaur

October 22, 2026

The Department of Education expands its Title VI investigation into alleged antisemitism at the college in response to a video posted on a former

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 city of Chester, most of which will provide infrastructure support. Urban economics

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 build a new childcare center.

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 strain from Crozer Health closure.

Opinions

Garment of Destiny

by Maria Victoria Almarza

October 29, 2026

Maria Victoria Almarza '28 describes the origins of her personal conception of justice and argues that we must work collectively, at Swarthmore and beyond, to reconcile our views of inmates as “outsiders.”

Weekly Column: Swat Says

Nasrin AhmedandRafi Karpowitz

October 29, 2026

In this edition of Swat Says, students rank Tri-Co mascots, weigh in on the Garnet Weekend and Halloween overlap, and reflect on their caffeine habits.

Should Pennsylvania be more like Mississippi?

by Trajan Finarelli

October 29, 2026

Trajan Finarelli '30 argues that Pennsylvania may have something to learn from Mississippi's recent success in education policy, funding, and support.

Arts

Artist of the Week: Lucia Pachynski-Hoopes ’27 Lets Her Walls Down

by Yijia (Jessica) Qin

October 29, 2026

Actor Lucia Pachynski-Hoopes ’27 on rediscovering the joy of theater through improv and finding balance between embodying characters and being herself.

Shared Space: A Review of ‘What’s the Time Back Home’

by Ari Froehlich

October 29, 2026

A review of “What’s the Time Back Home,” a devised theater performance that looked into the shared experience of international students, featuring Swarthmore students on campus.

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

by Ellie Dowek

October 22, 2026

A review of Daniel Goldhaber’s 2023 film “How to Blow Up a Pipeline” and 2026 director Q&A at the Bryn Mawr Film Institute.

Sports

Athlete of the Week: Joost Almekinders ’27

by Aimee Lee

October 29, 2026

Joost Almekinders ’27 is a senior captain on the Swarthmore men’s soccer team, capping off his collegiate career with a dominant final season after injuries limited him to just three games during his junior year. Hailing from Arlington, VA, he has tallied

USWNT Wins Friendly Against Spain in Chester, PA

by Ava Gizzie

October 29, 2026

A crowd of 18,000 chants in unison to the beat of the fan section drums. It’s the 86th minute of the match, and the U.S. Women’s National Team is down 2-1 to reigning World Cup Champions, Spain. The beat continues. The left

Athlete of the Week: Avery Bloom ’27

by Charlie Watson

October 22, 2026

Senior midfielder Avery Bloom ’27 has been on a roll for Swarthmore field hockey in her final season on the turf. After earning consistent playing time her sophomore year and pushing into the starting lineup as a junior, Bloom has continued her

Features

An Empty-Headed Escape

by Paris Kampel

October 29, 2026

Paris Kampel '27 draws a comic in reflection of her recent escape room experience.

On Dying as an Atheist

by Xinto Xu

October 29, 2026

Xinto Xu '28 shares her reflections on her grandparents' lives and deaths as atheists.

Life at the Edge: Bridge Day, West Virginia

by Ella Walker

October 29, 2026

Ella Walker '28 reflects on her experience at 2026 Bridge Day.

Staff Praise Dining Center Equipment Upgrades, Cite Areas for Improvement

by Nicolas Campana

November 17, 2022

On Oct. 16, the new Dining Center officially opened and began serving members of the Swarthmore community. The dining hall has many new features, including a trayless dish drop-off, ice water taps, and a central pizza oven. The new building also brings

Community Raises Questions Around Parking After Delivery Trucks Kill Specimen Trees

by Sharvari Tatachar

November 17, 2022

On Oct. 26, Associate Vice President for Sustainable Facilities Operation and Capital Planning Andrew Feick sent Swarthmore students, faculty, and staff an email in response to an illegal parking incident that resulted in the death of two trees. The email listed designated

The Farce of Nonviolence: A Dispatch From Guerrero, or Why I Hate Quaker Values

by Melanie Zelle

November 17, 2022

On November 5th, members of the Popular Indigenous Council of Guerrero — Emilio Zapta, or CIPOG-EZ, were once again victimized by the narco-state superstructure, which has, in some manner or another, been waging a low-intensity war in southern Mexico for decades. Three

Athlete of the Week: Vinny DeAngelo

by Abby Chang

November 17, 2022

Vinny DeAngelo ’24, a junior from Aston, PA, and co-captain of the Swarthmore men’s basketball team, scored 37 points this weekend in Swarthmore’s Garnet Tip-Off Classic against Bowdoin College and Wesleyan University. DeAngelo has recorded eight assists and two blocks in just

Artist of the Week Ella Yadav ʼ23 on Exploring Her Endless Creativity Through Art

by Corinne Lafont

November 17, 2022

When I met Ella Yadav ʼ23 for our interview, I immediately noticed her laptop case. In the sterile stats center of Sci 149, it was hard not to. It had a clear vision: strawberries, bunnies, and The Japanese Footbridge by Monet, all

Swarthmore Athletics Weekly Recap

by Sophia Vesely

November 17, 2022

Swarthmore Volleyball: Swarthmore College: 0, Babson College: 3 On Thursday, Nov. 10, Swarthmore College took to the road and competed in the opening round of the NCAA tournament. At Tufts University in Medford, MA, the Garnet faced a tough competitor: Babson College.

Welcome to the Free Zone Jungle

by Shannon Friel

November 17, 2022

Narples. The expensive piece of brick that replaced the old ski-lodge-looking stone we called Sharples. It is the poster child of the power that donors have on Swarthmore. The Swarthmore ship depends on its sea of money to keep floating and expanding

Marathon Mania: A Recap of the NYC Marathon and What to Expect From the Philadelphia Marathon

by Colin DeLaney

November 17, 2022

Metaphorically, the word “marathon” describes a long and/or grueling task, e.g., a “movie marathon.” But what is the literal definition of a marathon? I’m glad you asked! A marathon is a 26.2 mile, or 42.2 kilometer, race often held on roads. For

“Doubt” (2008): The Unease of Searching for the Truth

by June Shin

November 17, 2022

How do you deal with a doubt threatening to ruin your life and all the pillars that uphold it? Do you run from it? Or do you become consumed by it? These are a few of the questions the underappreciated 2008 drama

“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

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