The Phoenix

‘Hundreds’ of Acts of Graffiti Spray-Painted Across Campus, Extensive Cleaning Work Ensues

May 2, 2026

News

"Hundreds of acts of vandalism" occurred early morning Friday May 1. The Phoenix captured the before-and-after as a significant cleaning effort rolled out.

Val Smith Sits Down for Spring Interview with The Phoenix

by Daniel Perrin

April 30, 2026

President Val Smith reflects on her presidency, her goals for the rest

Spring ’26 Student Body Poll Results

Rafi KarpowitzandDaniel Perrin

April 30, 2026

The Phoenix releases the results of its third semesterly survey of the

Spring ’26 Faculty Poll Results

Daniel PerrinandRafi Karpowitz

April 30, 2026

The Phoenix releases the results of its second semesterly poll of the

The Phoenix in Conversation with Robert Putnam ’63

by Zephyr Weinreich

April 30, 2026

Robert Putnam '63 charts his evolution from aspiring engineer to political scientist

Latest Stories

Swarthmore Needs a CCTV Committee

by The Editorial Board

April 30, 2026

Ask The Phoenix: What’s The Status of Current Campus Construction Projects?

by Xinto Xu

April 30, 2026

College Data Reveals Seven-Fold Increase in Disability Accommodations Since 2011

by Daniel Perrin

April 30, 2026

News

Generative AI Pervades Higher Education: Here’s How Three Institutions Responded

Zephyr WeinreichandThe Collegiate Journalism Network (TCJN)

April 30, 2026

Zephyr Weinreich joins journalists from Emporia State University and Oberlin College to report on AI usage and policy across institutions.

Campus Discussions: How Swarthmore is Thinking About AI

by Nina Sablan

April 30, 2026

Nina Sablan conveys wide-ranging campus opinions on AI usage.

A Look Inside Swarthmore’s 350+ Camera Surveillance Network

Ella WalkerandDaniel Perrin

April 23, 2026

A map of the 350+ accessible CCTV cameras on campus and an investigation into who decides to install them, how they're used, and how

Swarthmore Borough Passes Sanctuary and Welcoming Resolution

by Xinto Xu

April 23, 2026

Swarthmore Borough adopted a welcoming resolution the week after college student groups organized "No ICE Week" events.

SEPTA and Swarthmore Borough Begin Discussing Commuter Lot Development

by Lucy Tobier

April 23, 2026

SEPTA, the borough, and the college discuss urban development plan in Swarthmore Town.

Opinions

The College Needs a Reset: A Letter From Faculty

by Undersigned Faculty

April 30, 2026

A collection of faculty reflect on the college’s repression of student activism.

Seniors Reflect: ‘There Can and Must Be a Better Swarthmore College’

by Anonymous Students

April 30, 2026

A group of anonymous seniors reflect on the failings they've witnessed and been affected by during their time at Swarthmore and provide a vision and imperative for a better future.

Genocide and What’s Left of ‘Faith in the Institution’

by Lucas Meyer-Lee

April 30, 2026

Lucas Meyer-Lee '23 reflects on the college's changing response to student activism on campus.

Arts

‘Wilderness Generation’ Review: A Family Reunion That Doesn’t Quite Hit Home

by Alissa Lopes

April 30, 2026

A review of James Ijames' new play "Wilderness Generation," including commentary from the playwright.

Where Does Acting End And Begin? — A Review of ‘Circle Mirror Transformation’

by Joanna Hong

April 30, 2026

A review of Kana Nagata '26's Senior Honors Directing Thesis, "Circle Mirror Transformation"

Recommendations From the Editorial Board Vol 5.

Daniel PerrinandElla WalkerandMaya LevineandSarah Cymrot

April 30, 2026

Read about Copy and Upper Editors' recommendations!

Sports

Athlete of the Week: Lola Diaz ’26

by Katherine Kerman

April 30, 2026

Lola Diaz ’26, hailing from Portland, OR, and Marbella, Spain, has been an integral part of the Swarthmore women’s tennis team for the past four years. She has been awarded All-Centennial First Team Singles (2024) and All-Centennial First-Team Doubles (2024) and has

Some Thoughts I Had While Running the Wilmington, DE, Half-Marathon

by Katherine Kerman

April 30, 2026

As I turned the corner and entered the underpass around mile three of the Wilmington Marathon, the road became dark and wet, and a runner behind me shouted, trying to be witty, “beware of the needles.” But as you can imagine, this

Athlete of the Week: Lydia Morris-Kliment ’27

by Aimee Lee

April 23, 2026

Aimee Ross, co-editor of the Sports Section, in conversation with Lydia Morris-Kliment '27, the outstanding thrower from the Swarthmore Track and Field team.

Features

In Defense of Hobbs

by Kush Kaur

April 30, 2026

Kush Kaur '29 reflects on experience at Hobbs Cafe.

Reflections from a Graduating Senior

by Maya Levine

April 30, 2026

Maya Levine '26 reflects on her years at Swarthmore.

The Moonlit Path

by Megumi Jindo

April 23, 2026

Megumi Jindo '28 reflects on her experience at Swarthmore so far and the passing of the baton in her Kizuna, Japanese club.

Phoenix to Move Online for Remainder of the Semester

by The Editorial Board

March 26, 2020

In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, and Swarthmore College’s decision to close campus and move classes online for the rest of the semester, The Phoenix will not have print issues for the rest of the semester. We, however, do intend to continue

Spring Break Extended, Classes Temporarily Move Online Due to COVID-19 Outbreak

by Anatole Shukla

March 12, 2020

On Wednesday, March 11, President Valerie Smith sent an email to Swarthmore’s “covid19” listserv detailing the college’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak, including information for faculty, staff, and students. Colleges and universities across the country have increasingly been taking preventative measures to

Artist of the Week: Lia D’Alessandro ’21

by Rachel Lapides

March 5, 2020

Lia D’Alessandro ’21 has been a pillar of the Swarthmore dance community since her first semester. She has been a part of the Rhythm N Motion dance company, Terpsichore: Dance Collective, and active in the dance department. She is a pre-med student

Swarthmore Swimming Shares Ware Pool

by Lulu Wilson

March 5, 2020

Ware Pool is home to the Swarthmore men and women’s swimming teams. It is a ten-lane by ten-lane competition pool where the Garnet train year-round. Starting in the fall of 2018, it became home to the Springfield High School swim team as

Celebrating Black Excellence in the Many Forms It Takes: Richard Plummer

by Bria Dinkins

March 5, 2020

Richard Plummer, our Sharples Sous-chef, is a warm, family man at heart. Born and raised in Clarendon, a rural area of Jamaica, Plummer came to the United States in 1999 after going to culinary school. He was interested in being in restaurant

A Sticky Situation: A Children’s Musical With a Message That Sticks

by Powell Sheagren

March 5, 2020

Last Friday, a horde of Swarthmore students, faculty, and supporters arrived at Lang Concert Hall to hear a musical that had yet to grace the public ear. The audience was about to watch an incredibly heartwarming musical with powerful vocal performances, captivating

Students Start New Chapter of John Quincy Adams Society

by Clare D'Amato

March 5, 2020

Nora Joyce ’22 and Lilly Black ’22 have started a new chapter of the John Quincy Adams Society at Swarthmore College. The nonpartisan student organization, which was founded in 2016, is centered around international foreign policy and has chapters at dozens of

Reframing Campus Waste With Swat2Go

by Samantha Barnes

March 5, 2020

Students across campus have continuously demonstrated their passion for taking environmentally cautious strides and leading the school to do the same. Because of this, implementing a reusable takeout container program that is present at other similar institutions seemed like a natural step.

University City Station Renamed Penn Medicine Station

by Devyani Mahajan

March 5, 2020

As of January this year, University City Station has been renamed Penn Medicine Station. This is a part of a 3.3 million dollar deal and business partnership between SEPTA and Penn Medicine. The name change is an effort to advertise the hospital

Senior Associate Athletics Director Nnenna Akataobi Resigns

by Gabe Levis

March 5, 2020

On Feb. 18, Nnenna Akataobi resigned from her post as senior associate director of athletics and senior woman administrator. In addition to serving as an associate athletic director, Akataobi was a Title IX coordinator and played a major role in making Swarthmore’s

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‘Hundreds’ of Acts of Graffiti Spray-Painted Across Campus, Extensive Cleaning Work Ensues

Val Smith Sits Down for Spring Interview with The Phoenix

Spring ’26 Student Body Poll Results

Spring ’26 Faculty Poll Results

Latest Stories

Swarthmore Needs a CCTV Committee

Ask The Phoenix: What’s The Status of Current Campus Construction Projects?

College Data Reveals Seven-Fold Increase in Disability Accommodations Since 2011

Newsletter

News

Generative AI Pervades Higher Education: Here’s How Three Institutions Responded

Campus Discussions: How Swarthmore is Thinking About AI

A Look Inside Swarthmore’s 350+ Camera Surveillance Network

Swarthmore Borough Passes Sanctuary and Welcoming Resolution

SEPTA and Swarthmore Borough Begin Discussing Commuter Lot Development

Opinions

The College Needs a Reset: A Letter From Faculty

Seniors Reflect: ‘There Can and Must Be a Better Swarthmore College’

Genocide and What’s Left of ‘Faith in the Institution’

Arts

‘Wilderness Generation’ Review: A Family Reunion That Doesn’t Quite Hit Home

Where Does Acting End And Begin? — A Review of ‘Circle Mirror Transformation’

Recommendations From the Editorial Board Vol 5.

Sports

Athlete of the Week: Lola Diaz ’26

Some Thoughts I Had While Running the Wilmington, DE, Half-Marathon

Athlete of the Week: Lydia Morris-Kliment ’27

Features

In Defense of Hobbs

Reflections from a Graduating Senior

The Moonlit Path

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Phoenix to Move Online for Remainder of the Semester

Spring Break Extended, Classes Temporarily Move Online Due to COVID-19 Outbreak

Artist of the Week: Lia D’Alessandro ’21

Celebrating Black Excellence in the Many Forms It Takes: Richard Plummer

Students Start New Chapter of John Quincy Adams Society

University City Station Renamed Penn Medicine Station

Senior Associate Athletics Director Nnenna Akataobi Resigns

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