The Phoenix

The Phoenix in Conversation with Swarthmore Borough Mayor Conlen Booth

by Zephyr Weinreich

March 19, 2026

Interviews·News

Swarthmore Mayor and Fire Department Chief Conlen Booth describes his new role as mayor.

Over 400% Increase in Alcohol Referrals from 2023 to 2024, Latest Report Shows

by Ella Walker

March 19, 2026

Swarthmore College saw a significant surge in reported liquor law violations last

Lunch with Faculty: Professor Dominic Tierney on the War in Iran

by James Shelton

March 19, 2026

Swarthmore's political science faculty discuss the historical context and hypothetical implications of

SASS Stands Against College Surveillance Tactics Used on Black Students

by Alx Dow

March 19, 2026

Alx Dow '27, writing on behalf of Swarthmore’s Afro-American Student Society, highlights

‘It’s a Long Journey:’ Michael B. Jordan and The Recognition of Black Excellence at the Academy Awards

by Nasrin Ahmed

March 19, 2026

Opinions Editor Nasrin Ahmed '28 comments on Michael B. Jordan's recent Oscar

Latest Stories

Swarthmore Friends Meeting: Our Call to End and Reform Unjust Immigration Enforcement Practices and Laws

by Elizabeth McAndrew

March 19, 2026

Philadelphia Theatre Company’s ‘Caesar’: What Happens After the Tyrant Falls

by Yijia (Jessica) Qin

March 19, 2026

Swarthmore Baseball Takes on Spring Break Competition

by Charlie Watson

March 19, 2026

Dr. Pedro dos Santos Speaks on ICE Resistance, Research in Minnesota

by Kush Kaur

March 19, 2026

Political scientist Pedro dos Santos shares his experience assisting civic resistance movements in Minnesota against ICE operations.

BHM Chef Spotlights: Commemorating Black History in the DCC

by Cameron Alleyne

March 19, 2026

Dining Community Commons chefs host Black History Month Spotlights, sharing Black diasporic cuisines with the community.

Students Charged for Distributing Allegedly ‘Violent’ Zines on Campus

by Ella Walker

March 5, 2026

The college sent letters to eight students for distributing a protest zine, alleging that the zines incited violence and informing them of possible disciplinary

College’s Cunningham Fields Development Plan Met With Resident Pushback

by Lucy Tobier

March 5, 2026

Swarthmore College's proposal to redevelop Cunningham Fields runs into strong resistance from borough residents.

Swarthmore Applies to Switch its Accreditation Agency to New England Commission

by Daniel Perrin

March 5, 2026

Swarthmore applies for accreditation with the New England Commission on Higher Education (NECHE).

Opinions

Weekly Column: Swat Says

Rafi KarpowitzandNasrin Ahmed

March 19, 2026

In this edition of Swat Says, students share their thoughts on dining at Swat, discuss the so-called "Swat Bubble", and reveal their ideal professorial dining companion.

Our Community Norms: Isolating Survivors

by Anonymous

March 5, 2026

An anonymous alum examines the harmful culture within Swarthmore community that isolates and stigmatizes sexual assault survivors.

Aramark and Outsourcing: Undermining the Purpose of Public Institutions

by Rafi Karpowitz

March 5, 2026

Opinions Editor Rafael Karpowitz '27 argues that the approach to outsourcing embraced by publicly oriented institutions such as colleges, universities, and the state undermines the social obligations that distinguish them from for-profit companies.

Arts

Corinne’s Camera: Sci, Again

by Corinne Lafont

March 19, 2026

Corinne Lafont '26 submitted scenic photos taken around the Science Center. Collected below are some snapshots of Corinne's favorite photos of Sci.

Recommendations From the Editorial Board Vol 2.

Rafi KarpowitzandNasrin AhmedandDevin GibsonandJames Shelton

March 19, 2026

Read about Opinions, and Photo Editors' Arts Recommendations

A Review of The Art of Sarah: Whose Bag is This?

by Zuyuan Zhou

March 19, 2026

A review of Netflix's new South Korean mystery show "The Art of Sarah."

Sports

Athlete of the Week: Tate Garcia ’26

by Katherine Kerman

March 19, 2026

Tate Garcia ’26, a senior from Honolulu, HI, has become a shot put powerhouse for the Swarthmore track and field team. She began her college debut with an outstanding 2023 outdoor season, taking the silver medal in the discus throw (37.81m) at

Swarthmore Swimming Battles for Conference Crowns

by Aimee Lee

March 5, 2026

Swarthmore's men's and women's swim teams found success at this year's Centennial Conference Championships.

Athlete of the Week: Steven Jungers ’26

by Aimee Lee

March 5, 2026

Pitcher Steven Jungers '26 shares about his four years with Swarthmore baseball.

Features

Corinne’s Crossword: Rom Coms

by Corinne Lafont

March 19, 2026

Date Drop Helps Swatties Come Together

by Ellen Stewart

March 5, 2026

Another matchmaking mechanism takes the campus by storm.

Seven Songs to Get You Through Midterms

by Corinne Lafont

March 5, 2026

Corinne Lafont '26 offers students a motivational study playlist.

Athlete of the Week: Max Kral ’23

by Neel Gupta

November 21, 2019

Last weekend, Max Kral ’23 and the Swarthmore men’s soccer team traveled to Christopher Newport University in Newport News, Virginia to play in the first and second rounds of the NCAA Tournament. Swarthmore and #17 Roanoke played to a 2-2 draw after

Men’s Soccer Advance to the Sweet 16, while Women’s Soccer Falls Just Short

by Jacob Brady

November 21, 2019

When neither the men’s or women’s soccer teams earned a spot in the Centennial Conference playoffs, it seemed that the chances of Swarthmore soccer teams competing in the NCAA tournament were nearly extinguished. In somewhat shocking selection shows however, both teams earned

Artist of the Week Nya Kuziwa ’22 on her Musical Identities

by Rachel Lapides

November 21, 2019

It’s a Thursday morning. Swarthmore students are waking up, getting coffee from the Science Center, and yawning through their morning classes. In The Poetry Project, a research-based poetry class taught by English Professor Nathalie Anderson, students are sharing the poems they wrote

Under Siege: Revisiting Digital Rights in the Trump Era

by Robert Zigmund

November 21, 2019

In late 2017, the Federal Communications Commission officially repealed net neutrality, which protected equal access to information online. Recent court cases and state laws, however, have returned the issue to the public sphere, and it appears that there is still potential for

In Defense of Quietness

by Elena Lee

November 21, 2019

I have always been a quiet, shy person. Anyone who knows me would agree that I am virtually incapable of speaking loudly; I cannot count the number of times people have told me I need to speak up and project my voice,

Public Safety Seeks Student Input, Timing Causes Issues

by Bastiaan Phair

November 21, 2019

The Department of Public Safety is currently in the process of hiring two corporal supervisors and a patrol officer. In an effort to include the input of the campus community in the process, Public Safety solicited input from Resident Peer Leaders —

Celebrating Black Excellence in the Many Forms It Takes: Benton Peak

by Tiara Tillis

November 21, 2019

Benton Peak is the Executive Chef and Culinary Director for Sharples Dining Hall and has been working in Swarthmore’s dining services for 15 years. Prior to working at Swarthmore, Peaks worked in multiple restaurants and catering services across the Philadelphia area that

“The People, Power, and Money Behind the 2020 Census”: Hansi Lo Wang Visits Swarthmore

by Nicole Daly

November 21, 2019

Hansi Lo Wang ʼ09, a national correspondent for NPR known best for his coverage of the 2020 census, visited Swarthmore on Nov. 12 for the final installment of the Lang Center’s Civic Journalism lecture series this semester. In his lecture, Wang emphasized

Doug Varone and Company and Students Oh My

by Powell Sheagren

November 21, 2019

Last weekend, The Cooper Series presented Doug Varone and Dancers, who, in partnership with the Swarthmore Music and Dance Departments, showcased a dance piece that had been lovingly worked on and practiced for nearly semester-long. After a week full of workshops and

Celebrating Black Excellence in the Many Forms It Takes: Spencer Tate ’22

by Naomi Park

November 21, 2019

In honor of the anniversaries on campus — the 50th anniversary of the BCC, 50th anniversary of the Black Studies Program, and 25th anniversary of the Chester Children’s Chorus — the college is Celebrating Black Excellence through programming for this year. The

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The Phoenix in Conversation with Swarthmore Borough Mayor Conlen Booth

Over 400% Increase in Alcohol Referrals from 2023 to 2024, Latest Report Shows

Lunch with Faculty: Professor Dominic Tierney on the War in Iran

SASS Stands Against College Surveillance Tactics Used on Black Students

‘It’s a Long Journey:’ Michael B. Jordan and The Recognition of Black Excellence at the Academy Awards

Latest Stories

Swarthmore Friends Meeting: Our Call to End and Reform Unjust Immigration Enforcement Practices and Laws

Philadelphia Theatre Company’s ‘Caesar’: What Happens After the Tyrant Falls

Swarthmore Baseball Takes on Spring Break Competition

Newsletter

News

Dr. Pedro dos Santos Speaks on ICE Resistance, Research in Minnesota

BHM Chef Spotlights: Commemorating Black History in the DCC

Students Charged for Distributing Allegedly ‘Violent’ Zines on Campus

College’s Cunningham Fields Development Plan Met With Resident Pushback

Swarthmore Applies to Switch its Accreditation Agency to New England Commission

Opinions

Weekly Column: Swat Says

Our Community Norms: Isolating Survivors

Aramark and Outsourcing: Undermining the Purpose of Public Institutions

Arts

Corinne’s Camera: Sci, Again

Recommendations From the Editorial Board Vol 2.

A Review of The Art of Sarah: Whose Bag is This?

Sports

Athlete of the Week: Tate Garcia ’26

Swarthmore Swimming Battles for Conference Crowns

Athlete of the Week: Steven Jungers ’26

Features

Corinne’s Crossword: Rom Coms

Date Drop Helps Swatties Come Together

Seven Songs to Get You Through Midterms

More

Athlete of the Week: Max Kral ’23

Under Siege: Revisiting Digital Rights in the Trump Era

Public Safety Seeks Student Input, Timing Causes Issues

Celebrating Black Excellence in the Many Forms It Takes: Benton Peak

Celebrating Black Excellence in the Many Forms It Takes: Spencer Tate ’22

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