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New Cunningham Revisions Address Sound, Lighting, and Turf Concerns

September 24, 2026

News

The college reveals revisions to its Cunningham Fields Development Plan, including a new type of turf and an additional arboretum, and Swarthmore residents respond.

Old Science Hall Renamed to Honor Swarthmore Alum Edley, Professor Emerita Morgan

by Zephyr Weinreich

September 24, 2026

President Val Smith announced that Edley-Morgan Hall will be the new name

Swarthmore Announces New Tuition Guarantee for Families Earning $200,000 Or Less With ‘Typical’ Assets

by Marra Irons

September 24, 2026

This May, the college announced its expanded financial aid program: the Swarthmore

State Representative Chris Rabb on ‘Government and Criminal Justice’ in Pennsylvania, Nationwide

by Alexandra Pryplesh

September 24, 2026

Chris Rabb visited Swarthmore College to discuss his views on the criminal

Ask The Phoenix: What’s Up with the New Printing System?

by Ellen Stewart

September 24, 2026

Students express discontent with the newly implemented Mobility Print and GarnetPrint systems.

Latest Stories

The Dining Hall Shows Regime Change Can Be Good

by Arman Hanifpour

September 24, 2026

Artist of the Week Anna Mayer ’29 Weaves the World Into Her Knitting

by Yiğit Doğramacı

September 24, 2026

The Garnet Letter: Swarthmore Doesn’t Have a Hook-Up Culture — It Has a Rumor Mill

by Lucretia Thott

September 24, 2026

Longtime Dining Staff Member Dies Following Injury From College Dishwasher

Ella WalkerandDaniel Perrin

September 17, 2026

Longtime dining staff member Brett Day tragically passed away in the months after a serious injury sustained while working in the dining hall.

Campus Organizers Enter Plea Deal for Pro-Palestinian Encampment Involvement

by Ellen Stewart

September 17, 2026

The nine protestors arrested on campus in May 2025 entered no-contest pleas to a summary noise violation in June.

25 Years Ago, How Swarthmore Experienced 9/11

by Zephyr Weinreich

September 17, 2026

The Phoenix remembers the September 2001 terror attacks through faculty interviews and archival research.

Erich Geiger on His New Vision for Swarthmore Dining

by Reina Jones

September 17, 2026

New Executive Director of Dining Erich Geiger discusses increasing dining hall quality and building community.

The Phoenix in Conversation with Former Ambassador David L. Cohen ’77

by Xinto Xu

September 17, 2026

Former Ambassador David L. Cohen ’77 discusses his time in office, the United States’ relationship with Canada, and the liberal arts.

Opinions

Weekly Column: Swat Says

Nasrin AhmedandRafi Karpowitz

September 24, 2026

In this edition of Swat Says, students share their opinions on changes happening around campus and discuss under what circumstances they would share their most vulnerable thoughts.

Got democracy? Only if we organize for it!

by Lily Zavin

September 24, 2026

Lily Zavin '29 shares her experieces with political organizing over the summer and emphasizes the importance of remaining hopeful, continuing to fight for an inclusive democracy, and pursuing a politics grounded in community engagement.

Stop Asking When Texas Will Turn Blue. Ask What Comes Next on Affordability

by Jacob Velarde

September 24, 2026

Jacob Velarde '27 highlights the often overlooked history of progressive politics in Texas and argues that this legacy of economic populism presents the way forward for Southern Democrats.

Arts

Schuttenhelm and Quinn Begin Friday at Six Series with ‘Prelude’

by Grace Chen

September 24, 2026

Thomas Schuttenhelm visited campus for a performance that included the premiere of Visiting Assistant Professor Quinn Collins’ “Prelude.”

Spoiler Alert: “The Uprising” Just Misses the Mark

by Ben Waters

September 24, 2026

This week "Spoiler Alert" tackles the confusing nature of Paul Greengrass’ “The Uprising” (2026).

We Should All Be Artists: A Review of the Swarthmore Arts Mixer

by Mei Agarwal

September 24, 2026

An on-campus mixer for artists sheds light on the way students come together to bring art into all aspects of college life.

Sports

Athlete of the Week: Celia Kanellakos ’28

by Charlie Watson

September 24, 2026

Sports editor Charlie Watson '27 sits down with junior women's soccer player Celia Kanellakos '28

A Day in the Life of a Women’s Lacrosse Player

by Sophia Creneti

September 24, 2026

Women's lacrosse senior Sophia Creneti '27 describes a day in the offseason.

Dugout Renovations Continue on Clothier Baseball Field

by Charlie Watson

September 17, 2026

Swarthmore baseball players returned to campus this August to find their dugouts entirely gone, with construction fences taking their place. While potentially shocking to some, the sight was neither unwelcome nor a surprise to the team. The baseball program has been aiming

Features

The Phoenix in Conversation with Prof. Diane Anderson on Teaching, Learning for Life

by Zoe Baochen Tang

September 24, 2026

Zoe Tang '27 interviews Diane Anderson, a recently retired Professor and Academic Dean, on her teaching experience and pedagogy, the foundation of the Learning for Life program, and what she hopes to continue to accomplish after Swarthmore.

March of the Blank Placards: Photos from a Fringe Festival Dance Performance on the City Streets

by Amelia Candeub

September 17, 2026

Amelia Candeub '30 captures the the 2026 Philly Fringe Festival with her camera.

Oh, OneCard

by Paris Kampel

September 17, 2026

Paris Kampel '27 draws a comic about being locked out of the dorm.

Letter to the Editor: On the Departure of Professor Plotkin

by Rachel Flaherman

February 21, 2019

Dear President Smith and Provost Willie-LeBreton, Professor Helen Plotkin, who taught me ancient Hebrew at Swarthmore and continues to be a mentor to me, told me that her contract with Swarthmore is being terminated on the grounds that she does not have

On Shame, Empathy, and Israel-Palestine

by Lily Goldman

February 21, 2019

I proudly supported the two-state solution from the moment I realized my Jewish day school had indoctrinated me on the discussion of Israel and Palestine. I was repeatedly told that Israel was my home for all nine years of my Jewish education.

BDS Vote Leaves SJP Frustrated, SGO Divided

by Daijing Xu

February 21, 2019

Note: due to the targeted harassment towards individuals who have spoken about BDS, we have made certain individuals anonymous at their request. As reported by The Phoenix last week, the Student Government Organization (SGO) voted down a resolution brought to them by

Exploring the WWE Elimination Chamber 2019

by Kevin Liao

February 21, 2019

On February 17, World Wrestling Entertainment held its Elimination Chamber pay-per-view, live from the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. The second to last major event before WrestleMania, it is a prominent stop en route to sports entertainment’s biggest spectacle. “‘Mania,” as many

Color, Form, and Humanity Mark Another Arresting Exhibition from Lynette Yiadom-Boakye

by Max Gruber

February 21, 2019

I first encountered Lynette Yiadom-Boakye’s painting at the New Museum in 2017. The British painter’s exhibition, “Under-Song For A Cipher,” was a revelatory experience, displaying a breathtaking command of the canvas through expressive brushwork and provocative color. “Under-Song For A Cipher” featured

Athlete of the week: Kendall Tribus ’21

by Ping Promrat

February 21, 2019

Kendall Tribus, a sophomore from Madison, Wisconsin, finished the Swarthmore women’s basketball season strong. Tribus, a 5’11” forward, scored twelve points in the season finale against Haverford. She scored all twelve points from behind the three-point line, finishing the season with five

Australian Open Star Breaks Up with Coach

by Neel Gupta

February 21, 2019

After winning two consecutive Grand Slams at the age of 21 and achieving the rank of world No. 1, Japan’s Naomi Osaka leads the generation of stars poised to break out in the twilight of Serena Williams’ career. However, despite her recent

Why We Still Talk About Serial

by Elisabeth Miller

February 21, 2019

If you listen to podcasts, or are remotely interested in accumulating this strange form of cultural capital, then you are most likely familiar with season one of “Serial.” “Serial” was the fastest podcast to reach five million downloads on the iTunes store,

Fighting in the NHL Continues in its Downfall

by Kyle Jones-Shah

February 21, 2019

The NHL has always struggled to add new followers to their sport. Viewership across America is dwarfed by the NFL, MLB, and NBA. Many cannot name more than three or four teams outside of their local organization. However, one thing almost everyone

Bringing the 1920s to 2019: “Radium Girls: In Concert” Glows with Intersectional Messages

by Anatole Shukla

February 21, 2019

Last Friday and Saturday at 7:00 p.m. in Olde Club, a packed, standing audience murmured amongst themselves as they waited for a show to begin. A band featuring two guitarists (Bailey Jones ’22 and Spencer Tate ’22), a drummer (Maximillian Barry ’19),

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New Cunningham Revisions Address Sound, Lighting, and Turf Concerns

Old Science Hall Renamed to Honor Swarthmore Alum Edley, Professor Emerita Morgan

Swarthmore Announces New Tuition Guarantee for Families Earning $200,000 Or Less With ‘Typical’ Assets

State Representative Chris Rabb on ‘Government and Criminal Justice’ in Pennsylvania, Nationwide

Ask The Phoenix: What’s Up with the New Printing System?

Latest Stories

The Dining Hall Shows Regime Change Can Be Good

Artist of the Week Anna Mayer ’29 Weaves the World Into Her Knitting

The Garnet Letter: Swarthmore Doesn’t Have a Hook-Up Culture — It Has a Rumor Mill

Newsletter

News

Longtime Dining Staff Member Dies Following Injury From College Dishwasher

Campus Organizers Enter Plea Deal for Pro-Palestinian Encampment Involvement

25 Years Ago, How Swarthmore Experienced 9/11

Erich Geiger on His New Vision for Swarthmore Dining

The Phoenix in Conversation with Former Ambassador David L. Cohen ’77

Opinions

Weekly Column: Swat Says

Got democracy? Only if we organize for it!

Stop Asking When Texas Will Turn Blue. Ask What Comes Next on Affordability

Arts

Schuttenhelm and Quinn Begin Friday at Six Series with ‘Prelude’

Spoiler Alert: “The Uprising” Just Misses the Mark

We Should All Be Artists: A Review of the Swarthmore Arts Mixer

Sports

Athlete of the Week: Celia Kanellakos ’28

A Day in the Life of a Women’s Lacrosse Player

Dugout Renovations Continue on Clothier Baseball Field

Features

The Phoenix in Conversation with Prof. Diane Anderson on Teaching, Learning for Life

March of the Blank Placards: Photos from a Fringe Festival Dance Performance on the City Streets

Oh, OneCard

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Letter to the Editor: On the Departure of Professor Plotkin

On Shame, Empathy, and Israel-Palestine

Exploring the WWE Elimination Chamber 2019

Athlete of the week: Kendall Tribus ’21

Australian Open Star Breaks Up with Coach

Why We Still Talk About Serial

Fighting in the NHL Continues in its Downfall

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