The Phoenix

Philadelphia Activists and Lawmakers Join ‘ICE Out’ Movement

by Xinto Xu

February 5, 2026

News

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

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

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

‘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

Letter to the Editor: All That Glitters Is Not Gold

by Robin Schaufler

February 5, 2026

In opposition to Swarthmore's proposed redevelopment of Cunningham Fields, Swarthmore resident Robin

Latest Stories

Swarthmore Resilience Committee Hosts Teach-In Against ICE Brutality

by Xinto Xu

February 5, 2026

Colin Quinn Promoted to Executive Director of Public Safety

by Ellen Stewart

February 5, 2026

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

by Vivian Li

February 5, 2026

‘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.

Nobel Prize Winner in Literature Speaks on Campus

by Zephyr Weinreich

December 11, 2025

Abdulrazak Gurnah shares his experience of becoming an author and his insights on complexity in fiction.

College Mourns Former Mathematics Professor Teddy Einstein

Lucy TobierandXinto Xu

December 11, 2025

Former Swarthmore math professor Teddy Einstein was tragically killed on Dec. 3.

Fall ’25 Student Body Poll Reveals Perspectives on Campus Institutions and Issues

Rafi KarpowitzandDaniel Perrin

December 11, 2025

The Phoenix sent its second student poll to 35% of the college last week. Their responses shed light on the student body's approval of

Swarthmore Inn Vandalized in Protest of Board of Managers

by Ella Walker

December 11, 2025

"Board of Butchers" was spray-painted last week in protest of the Board of Managers' meeting. The college responds and a dining staff member describes

Opinions

Weekly Column: Swat Says

Rafi KarpowitzandNasrin Ahmed

February 5, 2026

In this edition of Swat Says, students offer their thoughts on Sunday's Winter Formal dance, share hot takes on the Grammys, and express their outrage at the groundhog's recent sombering meteorological predictions.

Dr. Anna Malaika Tubbs Celebrates Radical Black Motherhood for MLK Week

by Jonas Barr

February 5, 2026

Jonas Barr '27 reflects on last week's moderated discussion at the BCC between author Dr. Anna Malaika Tubbs and journalist Elleanor Jean Hendley, and connects Dr. Tubbs' research into the unexplored history of mothers within Black political activism with their personal experiences growing up.

An End of Semester Reflection from the Opinions Editors

Erin PickenandRafi Karpowitz

December 11, 2025

Opinions section editors reflect on the past semester and discuss the importance of providing an inclusive window into the campus zeitgeist.

Arts

abundance, they shed

by Megumi Jindo

February 5, 2026

in the sky there are rapturous daisies still untouched twirling i am here to question by licorice lush it tangs i plunge diving past rain clouds i have no color vacant autonomy nameless i had forgotten what i was here for entranced

Just Kids: When Paper Meets Rock

by Zuyuan Zhou

February 5, 2026

Zuyuan Zhou '29 reviews Patti Smith's "Just Kids."

Queeries: I Don’t Wanna Talk About Anything

by Ari Froehlich

February 5, 2026

Check out our "Queeries" column! This time on Adrianne Lenker's "Anything."

Sports

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

Athlete of the Week: Eddie Paquette ’26

by Aimee Lee

February 5, 2026

This past Saturday, with 28 seconds left on the clock, Eddie Paquette ’26 scored the game-winning lay-up against Muhlenberg College in a thrilling 61-59 ending. The senior from Vienna, VA, scored twenty points in the match, leading the Garnet to their fifth

Athlete of the Week: Genine Collins ’27

by Aimee Lee

December 11, 2025

Genine Collins ’27 is a force to be reckoned with in the pool. On Nov. 8, the junior swimmer broke Swarthmore and Centennial Conference records in the 50 freestyle with a time of 23.25, beating out her previous 23.30 school record. For

Features

Winter Break Photo Collection

by The Editorial Board

February 5, 2026

The Phoenix asked students to submit photos taken over Winter Break. Collected below are some snapshots of where Swatties went and what they saw.

The Studyholic Swattie Quiz: Which Swarthmore Academic Library Should You Study In?

by Megumi Jindo

February 5, 2026

McCabe, Cornell, or Underhill (2026 version) Choose an answer and calculate below! photos/swarthmore college Answers If you mostly picked 1), then perhaps with adrenaline and exertion, climbing up and down the steps while munching on snacks, coffee, and re-heated food, the Cornell

Serenity in Solitude

by Megumi Jindo

December 11, 2025

Recently, I have been conscientious of presence. The way one holds themselves. The way one walks with purpose. The way one eats alone in the glowing sunlight. Before college, I thought if one was by themself, it meant that they were lonely.

Let’s Talk About “Wicked: For Good” (And The Pursuit of Goodness)

by Neghemi Micah

December 11, 2025

Neghemi Micah '26 reviews "Wicked: For Good," starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.

Corinne’s Crossword: Swat Spots to Sob

by Corinne Lafont

December 11, 2025

Philly’s Infamous Mascot: Gritty

by Katherine Kerman

December 11, 2025

The National Hockey League’s (NHL) opening day was Oct. 7 this season. As you may know, the NHL sucks the last ounce of consumerism out of sports fans by making their season span six months of 82 games per team. In the

Track and Field Competes in Opening Meet, Swimming Takes on Rowan

by Aimee Lee

December 11, 2025

Track and Field: On Friday, Dec 10., Swarthmore track and field traveled to Lancaster, PA, to compete in the Diplomat Open hosted by Franklin & Marshall College. The Garnet were one of fifteen colleges represented in the indoor meet, the first of

Phoenix Poll Reveals Faculty Perspectives on Campus Issues, Controversies

Daniel PerrinandRafi Karpowitz

December 4, 2025

In the inaugural Phoenix faculty poll, 115 faculty members weigh in on topical campus matters, questions, institutions, and controversies.

SEPTA ADA Renovation Process Raises Accessibility Concerns

by Cameron Alleyne

December 4, 2025

Recent renovations at Swarthmore Station aimed at improving accessibility pose challenges for disabled students.

In Troubled Times: Spirituality as a Powerful and Underutilized Resource

Michael RambergandSabrina LaBelleandUmar Abdul Rahman

December 4, 2025

Swarthmore's Interfaith Center leaders write about the importance of spirituality in troubled times.

Jim Bock ’90 Sheds Light on Admissions Process, Early Decision Challenges

by Kush Kaur

December 4, 2025

Dean of Admissions explains how Swarthmore recruits and enrolls students while sustaining its test-optional policy amid national debates over standardized testing.