The Phoenix stands with the Indiana Daily Student, after the Indiana University administration challenged their independence, and with student press across the country.
Senior Lauren Robson '26 completed the New York City marathon, a 26.2-mile course that saw nearly 60,000 participants and two million spectators on Sunday, Nov. 2.
If you haven’t read your emails in the last month, then there’s a chance you don’t know me. If you have, you might recognize the name Corinne even if you don’t want to. I ran Screw Your Roommate this year because I
Jennifer Chipman Bloom is a Pittsburgh, PA, native, former professional ballet dancer, and associate in dance performance at Swarthmore. As a young girl, she watched Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre (PBT) perform “The Nutcracker.” By the end of the performance, Chipman Bloom knew she
This spring, the Tri-College Consortium is launching its new pilot program for students to take two classes at the Friends Center in Center City Philadelphia. The program is rooted in the desire of the presidents of the Tri-Co schools to strengthen collaborative
Making friends is hard, even when you’re 20 and seemingly confident enough to meet new people. I mean, the last time you were thrown into a similar situation was when you were an 18-year-old who was embarking upon an exciting new journey.
Quite simply, I didn’t. After the end of finals my freshman year, I had about a week at home and then I was back on campus to start my internship in the Admissions Office. I began the job on May 29 and
Dear Swarthmore Campus and Community, To put it simply, I am perplexed. As I write these words in my spacious bungalow on the first floor of Willets Hall, my fingers tremble in fear and confusion over the incapacitating debacle that I witnessed
With referees seemingly partial to the opposing team and a rowdy crowd influencing calls, Swarthmore women’s soccer lost for the first time in their 2018 season. The Garnet were missing one of their starting defenders due to injury, captain Caroline Coats ՚19,
A comprehensive listicle of what we wish we knew our first year: The Secrets of Swarthmore Underhill is by far the most slept-on study-space at Swarthmore College. Period. Sometimes the chicken tenders at Essie’s change to the sub-par variety. Beware! On Mondays,
Bees in general, and specifically honey bees, bumblebees, and carpenter bees, remain a poorly-understood yet vital component of our ecosystem. Over the past few years, I have found myself mesmerized by the process of pollination, especially regarding our tiny winged friends who
The Big Chair very well might be one of the most iconic and recognizable elements of Swarthmore. It is a logo; a monument; a mascot. A place where memories are made, bonds are formed, sex is had, and friendships are shared. Perhaps
Volleyball continues to dominate Centennial Conference competition in 2018. With a 5-1 record in conference play, and a 12-4 record overall, the team is on pace to emulate its record (24-8, 8-2) from its 2017 NCAA Regional Championship effort. Crucial to the
I’ve seen Ben Simmons in person twice: in Philadelphia, PA, and Sydney, Australia. First, I saw him live at a Philadelphia 76ers game against the Los Angeles Lakers in December of 2017. Simmons thrilled the Wells Fargo Center in what would be