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

February 12, 2026

News

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

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

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

Baila Sin Miedo, Ama Sin Miedo: Latinidad, Love, and Unity at Super Bowl LX

by Alissa Lopes

February 12, 2026

Alissa Lopes '29 reviews Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime show.

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

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The Phoenix in Conversation with Dirt Farm Books Owner John Mclntyre

Darius KimandAlma Greenfield

February 12, 2026

Commemorating Black History: Chef Ramsey’s Cooking Class

by Cameron Alleyne

February 12, 2026

Philadelphia Activists and Lawmakers Join ‘ICE Out’ Movement

by Xinto Xu

February 5, 2026

Xu '28 heads to Philadelphia to cover the growing local movement against ICE in the streets and in City Hall.

Swarthmore Planning Commission Meeting Highlights Conflict on Cunningham Plan

by Lucy Tobier

February 5, 2026

Conflict has arisen between the college and some Swarthmore residents over the development of Cunningham Fields.

Swarthmore Resilience Committee Hosts Teach-In Against ICE Brutality

by Xinto Xu

February 5, 2026

A group of Swarthmore students organized a walk-out and teach-in against ICE as nationwide tensions rise.

Colin Quinn Promoted to Executive Director of Public Safety

by Ellen Stewart

February 5, 2026

Stewart '27 reports on Public Safety's new Executive Director and shares more about what his tenure may bring.

‘Degrees, Debt, and the University’ Panel on Campus

by Annika Petras

February 5, 2026

Aydelotte Senior Associate Director Andy Hines hosts panel on the socioeconomic precarity of the modern university.

Opinions

In this edition of Swat Says, students share their opinions on the upcoming Screw Your Roommate Valentine's tradition, reveal their thoughts on the weekend's Super Bowl and halftime show, and discuss how they're celebrating Black History Month (and name their three favorite Black people).

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.

Letter from the Editor: How We See Our Role on Campus

by Daniel Perrin

February 5, 2026

Editor-in-Chief Daniel Perrin '27 shares his vision for The Phoenix this semester and going forward.

Arts

Artist of the Week Matthew Shiley ’26: Making the Familiar Strange

by Yijia (Jessica) Qin

February 12, 2026

Jessica (Yijia) Qin '28 interviews photographer Matthew Shiley '26 on his unique way of photographing the world around him.

The Beauty of Train Dreams (And Why It Deserves to Win Best Picture)

by Olivia Huang

February 12, 2026

Olivia Huang '29 argues that "Train Dreams" deserves the Oscar for Best Picture.

In the Spirit of Nostalgia: Friday at Six Concert Series Featuring Mel Hsu

by Vivian Li

February 5, 2026

Vivian Li '29 reviews Mel Hsu's performance, which took place on January 30th.

Sports

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

Haruki Murakami’s Memoir on Running

by Katherine Kerman

February 5, 2026

As a fervent member of Haruki Murakami’s cult following, my interest was piqued when I learned of his self-coined “somewhat of a memoir” focused on his running journey. I first encountered this book much, much after its 2007 release because it is

Features

Comic: Frosty Frenzy

by Paris Kampel

February 12, 2026

Corinne’s Crossword: Valentine’s

by Corinne Lafont

February 12, 2026

‘We Can’t Bring Ourselves to Washington, Right?’ Personal Reflections on Congresswoman Scanlon’s Chester Town Hall

by Georgianna Harpole

February 5, 2026

Interesting observations and reflections from a recent town hall with U.S. Representative Mary Gay Scanlon.

The Seattle Mariners — Black Swans or a Budding Franchise on the Rise?

by Katherine Kerman

October 23, 2025

The Seattle Mariners franchise has had some quietly demoralizing statistics across its shameful 48 years in action. The Mariners held the longest active playoff drought in North American sports history, spanning 21 years, and ended it with a Wild Card playoff berth

Swarthmore Fought Against the Endowment Tax in Congress: Here’s How

by Daniel Perrin

October 9, 2025

Earlier this year, Swarthmore joined other small colleges to lobby Republican legislators against an increased endowment tax.

Delaware County Adopts Zero Waste Plan

by Xinto Xu

October 9, 2025

Delco adopts Zero Waste plan, a milestone for environmental advocates working against the Chester incinerator

Starting a New Page: Independent Bookstore Opens in the Ville

by Amrita Gopal

October 9, 2025

The Phoenix visits Swarthmore's newest bookshop

The Phoenix in Conversation with Benedicta Delima

by Xinto Xu

October 9, 2025

EVS technician Benedicta Delima shares her experience running a nonprofit dedicated to helping Ghanaian widows.

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Office Hours: Faculty on Grading Practices and Grade Inflation

Rafi KarpowitzandErin Picken

October 9, 2025

In the second edition of our regular column, “Office Hours”, Swarthmore faculty members share their thoughts on and concerns with grading practices and grade inflation at Swarthmore and beyond.

SEPTA Funding and the Perils of Political Theatre

by Rafi Karpowitz

October 9, 2025

Rafi Karpowitz '27 argues that the drama this summer surrounding SEPTA's funding is representative of a more broad phenomenon, in which politics is defined fundamentally by theatrics and calculated posturing that is often detrimental to the people whom political actors should serve.

Weekly Column: Swat Says

Rafi KarpowitzandErin Picken

October 9, 2025

In this edition of Swat Says, students share their thoughts on grade inflation, discuss their plans for fall break, and reveal the most humbling class they've taken at Swarthmore.

WSOC Day in the Life: Away Game vs. Muhlenberg College

by Aimee Lee

October 9, 2025

As we head into the middle of the fall semester, Swarthmore’s sports schedules will become increasingly busy. While exams and paper deadlines approach quickly, varsity athletic teams plunge into the middle of conference play, when the significance of winning is the most

“I Think I Love This Place”: Reflections of a First Month at Swat

by Drew Stanley

October 9, 2025

“I think I love this place.” The first text message I ever sent from Pennsylvania. Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025, 9:30 p.m. I was holed up at the Hampton Inn in Media, fresh out of a shower that had washed away all the

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