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.

Ramp Renovated For Disability Accessibility

by Bastiaan Phair

October 10, 2019

Construction on the ramp connecting Magill Walk to the tunnel under the SEPTA tracks has been completed for the time being. Additional work to replace broken sections of pavement is scheduled for this fall and is expected to be minimally disruptive. College

Where Should You Go To Study? The Ultimate Swarthmore Library Quiz

by Ann Sinclair

October 10, 2019

The looming weight of this decision haunts you wherever you go; night and day you feel it nagging, worrying you, hovering over you with seemingly life-altering consequences. The choice you must make again and again, every new day, sometimes multiple times a

Exploring New Asian Futurisms Alongside Pastries and the Past

by Esther Couch

October 10, 2019

Despite having been in the area numerous times for Reading Terminal Market, I’d never seen the gallery before. It’s a short, unassuming building next to a highway and an alleyway. The only branding is on its green awning, and it’s in plain,

Say Boo to Halloween

by Giorgia Piantanida

October 10, 2019

October has descended upon us, and we all know what that means — pumpkin spice, sweater weather, and general spookiness. To cap off this long month, America has adopted an old Celtic celebration, now known as Halloween. However, this celebration is merely

Celebrating Black Excellence in the Many Forms It Takes: Beluchi Okoronkwo ’22

by Naomi Park

October 10, 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

Celebrating Black Excellence in the Many Forms It Takes: Tyler White ’22

by Naomi Park

October 10, 2019

Celebrating Black Excellence in the Many Forms It Takes: Alexandria Rensing ’21

by Tiara Tillis

October 10, 2019

Club Boxing Team Attracts Wide Interest

by Francis Eddy Harvey

October 10, 2019

If you are anywhere near Tarble gym on Monday or Saturday night and hear the sound of muffled music and rhythmic pounding from below, it is likely that you are hearing the practice of the newly founded Swarthmore Boxing Club practice. Started

Queer Eye for Hegemonic Capital

by Tobias Philip

October 10, 2019

The cast of Queer Eye dug into Bernie Sanders in what was ostensibly a critique of style in a 2018 video that has recently gone viral amid the Democratic primary. The cast members extolled Hillary and Bill Clinton, while denying to have

Men’s Golf Concludes Successful Fall Season

by Grace Dignazio

October 10, 2019

This weekend the Swarthmore men’s golf team competed in their final tournament to close out what has been a successful fall season. The tournament took place from Saturday, October 5 to Sunday, October 6 at Concord Country Club. The men’s team placed

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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

Ramp Renovated For Disability Accessibility

Celebrating Black Excellence in the Many Forms It Takes: Beluchi Okoronkwo ’22

Celebrating Black Excellence in the Many Forms It Takes: Tyler White ’22

Celebrating Black Excellence in the Many Forms It Takes: Alexandria Rensing ’21

Queer Eye for Hegemonic Capital

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