The Phoenix

Longtime Dining Staff Member Severely Injured, Hospitalized After Dishwasher Accident

February 19, 2026

The Phoenix reports on a devastating incident in which a Dining and Community Commons industrial dishwasher left a worker that was attending to it hospitalized with severe injuries.

The Rise, Fall, and Tentative Rebirth of Philadelphia’s ‘President’s House’ Memorial

by Zephyr Weinreich

February 19, 2026

News Editor Zephyr Weinreich '28 traces the history of America's first 'White

Swarthmore Endowment Sees 9.5% Return in 2024-25 Fiscal Year

by Daniel Perrin

February 19, 2026

The college's endowment enjoyed stronger returns in 2024-25 than in the years

The Renaming of Trotter Hall: Explaining the College’s Decision and What Comes Next

by Kush Kaur

February 19, 2026

Kush Kaur on the past, present, and potential futures of a Swarthmore

Students: Stand Up for Your Rights!

by Wyatt Brannon

February 19, 2026

Wyatt Brannon '26 argues that, if students want to have some control

Latest Stories

The College and the CO-OP: An Interconnected History of Two Swarthmore Institutions

by Nathanael D. Brown

February 19, 2026

Swarthmore Professors Lead Panel on History of General Strikes

by Reina Jones

February 19, 2026

Swarthmore Women’s Lacrosse Seniors Anticipate Their Final Season

by Olivia Huang

February 19, 2026

Title IX Office Broaches Trans Rights on Campus, Perceived Shortcomings at SGO Town Hall

by Ellen Stewart

February 12, 2026

Leaders from the Title IX Office, the GSC, and Student Health and Wellness addressed student questions and discussed controversial issues on campus surrounding Title

Swarthmore Staff Navigates Demands of Winter Storm Fern

by Kush Kaur

February 12, 2026

Kaur '28 talks to workers across the college about how they adapted to increased demands during the recent winter storm.

Nine Takeaways from The Phoenix’s Fall ’25 Faculty and Student Polls

Daniel PerrinandRafi Karpowitz

February 12, 2026

Editor-in-Chief Daniel Perrin and Opinions Editor Rafi Karpowitz examine several key takeaways from the Phoenix's recent season of polling.

The Phoenix in Conversation with Dirt Farm Books Owner John Mclntyre

Darius KimandAlma Greenfield

February 12, 2026

Two students interview the owner of a new local bookstore and discuss the promise and peril of independent bookstores.

Commemorating Black History: Chef Ramsey’s Cooking Class

by Cameron Alleyne

February 12, 2026

DCC executive chef Thomas Ramsey leads a class on Gullah Geechee cuisine for the inaugural event of the BCC's Black History Month '26 series

Opinions

Weekly Column: Swat Says

Corinne LafontandNasrin AhmedandRafi Karpowitz

February 19, 2026

In this edition of Swat Says, students share their takes on the recent "looksmaxxing" craze, discuss the new matchmaking algorithm Date Drop, and reveal their nightmare presidents blunt rotation.

Swarthmore Religious Advisors Reflect on Spirituality in the Current Moment

Michael RambergandHojin ParkandMordi WolfandAlison Schuettinger

February 12, 2026

Swarthmore religious advisors offer their thoughts and reflections on finding meaning and spirituality in the current turbulent and uncertain moment.

Corinne Critiques: Sci Cafe

by Corinne Lafont

February 12, 2026

Corinne Lafont '26 encourages you to go out of your comfort zone and stop by Sci Cafe for an array of tasty snacks.

Arts

Queeries: Cruel Valentine

by Ari Froehlich

February 19, 2026

Check out our "Queeries" column! This time on new music and cultural sentiments towards Valentine's Day.

Sarah Kinsley Finds Power in Impermanence on ‘Fleeting’

by Alissa Lopes

February 19, 2026

Alissa Lopes '29 reviews Sarah Kinsley's new EP, "Fleeting."

Artist of the Week Laura Wentzel ’26: Letting the Dance Take Over

by Yijia (Jessica) Qin

February 19, 2026

Jessica (Yijia) Qin '28 interviews ballet dancer Laura Wentzel '26 on her approach to performing.

Sports

Athlete of the Week: Quinn Weygandt ’26

by Aimee Lee

February 19, 2026

Quinn Weygandt ’26 is continuing to make waves on the Division III national swimming stage. On Feb. 7, the Madison, WI, native clocked a 4:20.85 in the 400-meter IM to take first place against Gettysburg College. The time was just three-tenths of

For When Your Body Stops You

by Corinne Lafont

February 12, 2026

If we’ve talked in the last year, you probably know I’m in marathon training. For almost a year, I’ve maintained a weekly 40-mile-plus training schedule. It’s something I’m consistent about because I love the hobby. I don’t run for physical gains or

Athlete of the Week: Theo Teszler ’28

by Katherine Kerman

February 12, 2026

Theo Teszler ’28, hailing from Newton, MA, is a sophomore who is coming off a superb first-year induction into college track and field. The sprinter boasts a 48.31-second program-record performance in the 400-meter race. While carrying out this career best in the

Features

The Ultimate Swarthmore College Quiz: Are You a Stereotypical Swattie?

by Megumi Jindo

February 19, 2026

Take the ultimate Swattie quiz and see — I bet you are a Swattie! Answers: If you mostly got 1), Yay, you belong at this school! You are the “Swattie” who wakes up right before class because you’ve worked your butt off

From My Dad to Yours

by Zoe Washington

February 12, 2026

Washington '29 shares a father-daughter playlist, the first of a monthly column.

Comic: Frosty Frenzy

by Paris Kampel

February 12, 2026

Athlete of the Week: Alyssa Hayashi ʼ25

by Ally Scheve

December 2, 2021

Alyssa Hayashi, a freshman from Potomac, MD, has begun her Swarthmore Women’s Basketball career with an impressive offensive performance, averaging eleven points per game. Hayashi is also a captain and has been an important contributor to the Garnet’s strong 3-1 start to

Reflections on a Career

by Joseph Barile

December 2, 2021

“Joseph, this is Coach Grady from Swarthmore College, and I actually just watched your highlight video, and I was impressed by it. I’d like to see you live as soon as possible, and we actually have a recruiting one-day clinic this weekend.

“The Skin of Our Teeth” Turns Absurdity into Commentary

by Anatole Shukla

November 18, 2021

At 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 14, I entered the Pearson-Hall theater in LPAC ready to watch “The Skin of Our Teeth” by Swarthmore’s Production Ensemble and directed by K. Elizabeth Stevens, chair of Swarthmore’s theater department. I emerged two hours later

Yanyi Liu Explores Art and Design

by Katherine Kihiczak

November 18, 2021

Perhaps you’ve noticed this past week that some Swarthmore students have been sporting matching long-sleeved white t-shirts. The back of the shirt uses light green and yellow tones to depict three campus scenes with an intersection of nature and architecture, painted by

Creators of Unauthorized Banksy Exhibit are the Real Vandals

by Rachel Lapides

November 18, 2021

Over the past few years, there has been a rise of a new kind of exhibit: the selfie museum. In New York alone, see The Museum of Illusions, The Museum of Ice Cream, and Van Gogh — The Immersive. The tickets are

Workaholicism Part 2: The Problems with Prioritizing Physical Health on Campus

by Rodessa Caguioa

November 18, 2021

By now, many students and faculty have chosen to risk attending class with visible symptoms of illness despite the strongly-worded guidance of our college’s administration and the concerns of other students. But have you ever considered why a student would choose to

The End of Yet Another Swarthmore Tradition? Commencement 2022: Reflections from Students, Alumni

by Remy Kanegene

November 18, 2021

President Valerie Smith shared an email on Tuesday, Nov. 2 providing an official announcement regarding the location of Commencement for the Class of 2022. The message conveyed the decision that the ceremony will be held on Mertz Field, as it was for

College Intends to Host Future COVID Booster Vaccination Clinics

by Sadie Smart

November 18, 2021

As COVID-19 booster shots become more available to the general public, Swarthmore is preparing to hold booster clinics for students on campus, just as they held vaccination clinics last year. Casey Anderson, director of student health and wellness, laid out the college’s

Israeli Propaganda: What it is and How to Spot it

by Students for Justice in Palestine

November 18, 2021

Editor’s note: Under normal circumstances, The Phoenix does not allow groups to publish letters as a collective and requires individuals to submit on groups’ behalf. The Phoenix has decided to make an exception to this policy on account of individual members of