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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.

A Review of “Burning,” South Korea’s Latest Submission to the Academy Awards

by Shane Jung

December 6, 2018

“Burning” is a South Korean film by Lee Chang-dong that premiered at the Cannes Film Festival this May. It is currently in its limited theatrical run for consideration for the Best Foreign Language Film Academy Award, so go see it if you

Five Overlooked Albums of 2018

by Max Gruber

December 6, 2018

Tierra Whack – Whack World 2018 saw the release of some of the longest and shortest albums in recent memory. Artists such as Migos and Rae Sremmurd released albums with runtimes upwards of 90 minutes, whereas Kanye West produced five albums, including

Swat Ed: Structures and Pressures

by P. Afdersex '69

December 6, 2018

Swat Ed is the Phoenix’s biweekly sex education Q & A. We accept all questions and they are kept completely anonymous. If you’re looking for medical advice or a diagnosis for that weird thing on your genitals, get in touch with a

Back to Back Adirondacks: Swarthmore’s Obsession With Lawn Chairs

by Anatole

December 6, 2018

Here at Swarthmore, we tend to take the subtle majesty of the Adirondack chair for granted. From Big Chair to the flock of brilliant white chairlings that reside on Parrish Beach to the jaded, wooden chairs on the expanse of lawn between

Athlete of the Week: Jeffrey Tse ’19

by Max Katz-Balmes

December 6, 2018

No. 14 Swarthmore men’s swimming continued their strong start this past weekend, placing second in the six team TCNJ Invite following a four-meet win streak to open the season. Although the entire team performed exceptionally at TCNJ, Jeffrey Tse ’19 led the

Darkness and Light Resound in “The Pillowman”

by Anatole Shukla

December 6, 2018

At 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 2, the Frear Ensemble Theater in LPAC transformed from a generally unassuming room to a claustrophobic police questioning room in some all-too-near authoritarian dictatorship. As a high-pitched, gritty sound played over the speakers in the theater,

A Brief Introduction to Natasha Trethewey, Former Poet Laureate to Visit Swarthmore on December 6

by Anatole Shukla

December 6, 2018

On Thursday, December 6, from 4:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Scheuer room of Kohlberg Hall, Natasha Trethewey, former Poet Laureate of the United States and Pulitzer-Prize-winner will be holding a reading of selections from her 2018 collection of poetry, “Monument:

Fall 2018 in Review

by The Editorial Board

December 6, 2018

Over the course of the semester, The Phoenix has reported on campus life from a variety of angles. In this last issue of the semester, the editorial board is highlighting pieces that we think have significant value to the Swarthmore community. If

A Friendly Message from the Winners of the Sharples Pumpkin Carving Contest

Sage RhysandEva Baron

December 6, 2018

In case you were wondering where the Swarthmore First-Generation/Low-Income clothing donations in Parrish East went recently, look no further. After Swarthmore students got first pick at the winter garment donations, Bryn Mawr College’s Office of Admissions imposed a challenge on themselves. Maintaining

From “Call Me Maybe” One-Hit Wonder to Gay Icon

by Dylan Clairmont

December 6, 2018

Thank you to Emma Miller ’21 for helping me open my third eye and realize the Campus Journal (CJ) and Carly (Rae) Jepsen (CJ) relationship that was always staring me straight in the face. This article is dedicated to her. It started

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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

A Review of “Burning,” South Korea’s Latest Submission to the Academy Awards

Swat Ed: Structures and Pressures

Athlete of the Week: Jeffrey Tse ’19

Darkness and Light Resound in “The Pillowman”

Fall 2018 in Review

A Friendly Message from the Winners of the Sharples Pumpkin Carving Contest

From “Call Me Maybe” One-Hit Wonder to Gay Icon

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Latest Stories

Newsletter

Opinions

Arts

Sports

Features

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