The Phoenix

Longtime Dining Staff Member Severely Injured, Hospitalized After Dishwasher Accident

February 19, 2026

The Phoenix reports on a devastating incident in which a Dining and Community Commons industrial dishwasher left a worker that was attending to it hospitalized with severe injuries.

The Rise, Fall, and Tentative Rebirth of Philadelphia’s ‘President’s House’ Memorial

by Zephyr Weinreich

February 19, 2026

News Editor Zephyr Weinreich '28 traces the history of America's first 'White

Swarthmore Endowment Sees 9.5% Return in 2024-25 Fiscal Year

by Daniel Perrin

February 19, 2026

The college's endowment enjoyed stronger returns in 2024-25 than in the years

The Renaming of Trotter Hall: Explaining the College’s Decision and What Comes Next

by Kush Kaur

February 19, 2026

Kush Kaur on the past, present, and potential futures of a Swarthmore

Students: Stand Up for Your Rights!

by Wyatt Brannon

February 19, 2026

Wyatt Brannon '26 argues that, if students want to have some control

Latest Stories

The College and the CO-OP: An Interconnected History of Two Swarthmore Institutions

by Nathanael D. Brown

February 19, 2026

Swarthmore Professors Lead Panel on History of General Strikes

by Reina Jones

February 19, 2026

Swarthmore Women’s Lacrosse Seniors Anticipate Their Final Season

by Olivia Huang

February 19, 2026

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

by Ellen Stewart

February 12, 2026

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

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 to increased demands during the recent winter storm.

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 from the Phoenix's recent season of polling.

The Phoenix in Conversation with Dirt Farm Books Owner John Mclntyre

Darius KimandAlma Greenfield

February 12, 2026

Two students interview the owner of a new local bookstore and discuss the promise and peril of independent bookstores.

Commemorating Black History: Chef Ramsey’s Cooking Class

by Cameron Alleyne

February 12, 2026

DCC executive chef Thomas Ramsey leads a class on Gullah Geechee cuisine for the inaugural event of the BCC's Black History Month '26 series

Opinions

Weekly Column: Swat Says

Corinne LafontandNasrin AhmedandRafi Karpowitz

February 19, 2026

In this edition of Swat Says, students share their takes on the recent "looksmaxxing" craze, discuss the new matchmaking algorithm Date Drop, and reveal their nightmare presidents blunt rotation.

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 spirituality in the current turbulent and uncertain moment.

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.

Arts

Queeries: Cruel Valentine

by Ari Froehlich

February 19, 2026

Check out our "Queeries" column! This time on new music and cultural sentiments towards Valentine's Day.

Sarah Kinsley Finds Power in Impermanence on ‘Fleeting’

by Alissa Lopes

February 19, 2026

Alissa Lopes '29 reviews Sarah Kinsley's new EP, "Fleeting."

Artist of the Week Laura Wentzel ’26: Letting the Dance Take Over

by Yijia (Jessica) Qin

February 19, 2026

Jessica (Yijia) Qin '28 interviews ballet dancer Laura Wentzel '26 on her approach to performing.

Sports

Athlete of the Week: Quinn Weygandt ’26

by Aimee Lee

February 19, 2026

Quinn Weygandt ’26 is continuing to make waves on the Division III national swimming stage. On Feb. 7, the Madison, WI, native clocked a 4:20.85 in the 400-meter IM to take first place against Gettysburg College. The time was just three-tenths of

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

Features

The Ultimate Swarthmore College Quiz: Are You a Stereotypical Swattie?

by Megumi Jindo

February 19, 2026

Take the ultimate Swattie quiz and see — I bet you are a Swattie! Answers: If you mostly got 1), Yay, you belong at this school! You are the “Swattie” who wakes up right before class because you’ve worked your butt off

From My Dad to Yours

by Zoe Washington

February 12, 2026

Washington '29 shares a father-daughter playlist, the first of a monthly column.

Comic: Frosty Frenzy

by Paris Kampel

February 12, 2026

Dear Prospective Swattie: What We Want You to Know

by The Editorial Board

April 11, 2019

Welcome to Swat! As you attend admitted student events, go to the activities fair, and explore campus, we at The Phoenix want to impart on you some of our insights about the College to help you in your deliberative process. Each member

Swarthmore Dancers Audition to Perform in Fall Cooper Series

by Emmeline Wolf

April 11, 2019

As students start planning for Fall 2019 courses, clubs, and all other challenging and creative aspects of Swat life, a new opportunity has appeared on the horizon for the Swarthmore College dance department. Doug Varone & Dancers, a renowned dance company based

Virginia Redeems Itself, Wins National Championship

by Jacob Brady

April 11, 2019

Redemption. There is nothing quite like it in the world of sports. One year ago, then No. 1 seed Virginia men’s basketball lost to the No. 16 seeded UMBC Retrievers in the opening round of the 2018 NCAA tournament, the first time

Students Seek More C.A.P.S Resources For Marginalized Communities

by Bess Markel

April 4, 2019

When Hussain Zaidi, a first-year student from Pakistan, came to Swarthmore, he was initially surprised by the lack of mental health resources for LGBTQ+ students. While all students can register for an appointment at C.A.P.S (Counselling and Psychological services) and work with

Open Parties Decrease by 40% as Closed Parties Rise

Gidon KaminerandTrina Paul

April 4, 2019

Students looking to wind down (or turn up) at parties have a few options to choose from, ranging from big open parties at the fraternities and Paces, to more intimate closed parties hosted in smaller spaces. Recently, the conversation about open party

Turn It Off: Trying to Stop Thinking at Swarthmore College of Overthinking

by Clio Hamilton

April 4, 2019

Lately I’ve spent a lot of time wondering what being at Swarthmore is supposed to be doing for me. I love my classes this semester immensely and am feeling more and more excited to read, to write, to have rambling discussions with

Artists of Color Unite: “The Revolution Must Go On” Glows With Important Acts and Messages

by Powell Sheagren

April 4, 2019

March 29 and 30 at 8:00 p.m. in Olde Club, a crowd sat and stood packed in shoulder to shoulder as they waited in anticipation for the opening of the show. Having already perused and snacked through the arts installation in Kitao,

‘High Flying Bird’: A Sports Movie with More Brains than Brawn

by Shane Jung

April 4, 2019

Like many sports movies before it, “High Flying Bird” is about changing the game. It is a classic example of an underdog story about a group of misfits attempting to achieve the impossible, which, in this case, is redefining basketball. But “High

Fall Sports Spring Into Offseason Training

by Grace Dignazio

April 4, 2019

As the weather inches closer to spring, Fall-exclusive varsity sports teams at Swarthmore are beginning their spring training. Field hockey, volleyball, and men’s and women’s soccer began training the week of March 25, and they’ve been getting back into the routine of

So You Know Nothing about March Madness?

by Joseph Barile

April 4, 2019

To your dismay, the time has come when Swarthmore’s campus is once again talking about sports. The glorious few weeks since the Super Bowl that saw the student body sadly slump back into an academic slumber have come and gone. Now, talk

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