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A Look Inside Swarthmore’s 350+ Camera Surveillance Network

April 23, 2026

News

A map of the 350+ accessible CCTV cameras on campus and an investigation into who decides to install them, how they're used, and how Swarthmore's transparency compares to other schools.

Swarthmore Borough Passes Sanctuary and Welcoming Resolution

by Xinto Xu

April 23, 2026

Swarthmore Borough adopted a welcming resolution the week after college student groups

SGO Resolution Urging the Dismissal of Trespassing Charges

Abby GuiseandStudent Government Organization

April 23, 2026

Student Government Organization (SGO) urges the Swarthmore Administration to advocate for the

SEPTA and Swarthmore Borough Begin Discussing Commuter Lot Development

by Lucy Tobier

April 23, 2026

SEPTA, the borough, and the college discuss urban development plan in Swarthmore

‘AI and the Future of Humanity’: Night Owls Discussion with Chloé Bakalar

by Marra Irons

April 23, 2026

OpenAI Chief Ethicist Chloé Bakalar discusses hopes and concerns regarding generative AI

Latest Stories

Ask the Phoenix: Who Decided on the Worthstock Artists?

by Ellen Stewart

April 23, 2026

The Phoenix in Conversation with Lenape Leader, Artisan, Educator, and Activist Denise Bright Dove Ashton-Dunkley

by Kush Kaur

April 23, 2026

Baseball and the Idea of America

by Rafi Karpowitz

April 23, 2026

Old Science Hall Renaming Task Force Unveils Final Steps

by Kush Kaur

April 16, 2026

The committee to rename Old Science Hall approaches the final stages of its work and shares what comes next.

Provost Rich Wicentowski on Overseeing Swarthmore’s Academic Program

by Daniel Perrin

April 16, 2026

Provost Rich Wicentowski talks about his approach to leading Swarthmore's academic programming through strategic planning, faculty interaction, and other college issues.

The Phoenix In Conversation With SGO President- and VP-Elect

by Ellen Stewart

April 16, 2026

The new SGO president- and vice president-elect share their vision and goals for their term, addressing free speech restrictions, a retroactive pass/fail option, and

The Phoenix in Conversation with U.S. Representative Mary Gay Scanlon (D – PA05)

by Daniel Perrin

April 16, 2026

Swarthmore's representative in Congress, Mary Gay Scanlon, discusses the politics of higher education, legislating under Trump, and this political moment.

The Iran War in Context: A Conversation with Professor Ahmad Shokr

Beika LyuandZuyuan Zhou

April 16, 2026

History Professor Ahmad Shokr discusses the larger implications of American intervention in the Middle East.

Opinions

The United States Postal Service Is Dying. What Can We Do?

by Sarai Williams

April 23, 2026

Sarai Williams '29 reflects on the severe financial crisis faced by USPS and the impact it will have on many communities.

Meditations on Meditating

by Leon Leveau

April 23, 2026

Leon Leveau '26 discusses how meditation can help you take a step back from the overwhelming and often uncontrollable sequence of thoughts and actions that dominate our daily lives.

Office Hours: Faculty on How Swarthmore Has Changed

Rafi KarpowitzandNasrin Ahmed

April 16, 2026

In this edition of Office Hours, faculty reflect on how they feel Swarthmore has changed during their time at the college.

Arts

Why Can’t We Have Dog Bed Coffins? Inside JACQUELINE NOVAK: 2026 TOUR

by Yijia (Jessica) Qin

April 23, 2026

An review of a stand-up comedy, Jacqueline Novak: 2026 Tour with all new shows!

Looking Beyond Mayfair: A Brief Reflection on Bridgerton Season 4

by Dalton Mwangi

April 23, 2026

A reflection of the merits and flaws of Bridgerton season 4.

Artist of the Week: Maddie Adams-Miller ’26 on Designing Access

by Alissa Lopes

April 23, 2026

Theater designer Maddie Adams-Miller '26 on the importance of physical and cultural access to art.

Sports

Athlete of the Week: Lydia Morris-Kliment ’27

The Editorial BoardandAimee Lee

April 23, 2026

Aimee Ross, co-editor of the Sports Section, in conversation with Lydia Morris-Kliment '27, the outstanding thrower from the Swarthmore Track and Field team.

Chicago Cubs Fan Takes on Citizens Bank Park

The Editorial BoardandSydney Ross

April 23, 2026

Sydeny Ross, a steadfast Chicago Cubs fan, recounts her experience watching an MLB baseball game at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia and feeling the agony one inevitably feels as a fan-outsider in Philly sports arenas.

Athlete of the Week: Iris Barone ’26

by Katherine Kerman

April 16, 2026

Katie Kerman: Congratulations on your Centennial Athlete of the Week award and becoming the program’s all-time leader in triples and stolen-bases! Can you take us through those moments when you broke two program records and how you and your team celebrated? Iris

Features

The Moonlit Path

by Megumi Jindo

April 23, 2026

Megumi Jindo '28 reflects on her experience at Swarthmore so far and the passing of the baton in her Kizuna, Japanese club.

Hey Mom

by Corinne Lafont

April 16, 2026

Corinne Lafont '26 writes a touching piece about her Mom in honor of Mother's Day.

Bubble Soccer Brawl

by Paris Kampel

April 16, 2026

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

Without End: U.S. Support for the War in Yemen is Far From Over

by Robert Zigmund

December 6, 2018

Yemen has been facing the horrors of a Saudi-led war for the last three years. The United States has been backing the Saudi Arabian effort for the entirety of the war, as providing direct material support not only to the Saudi government

The Swatter: November 26 – December 3

by Laura Wagner

December 3, 2018

Public Safety Assistance Date: Monday, November 26, 2018 Time: 3:28 PM Location: Worth Health Center Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Worth Health Center to give assistance to the Swarthmore ambulance that responded for a transport to the hospital of a Swarthmore student.

JobX Data Reveals Low Job Acceptance Rate, Uneven Wage Distribution

by Veronica Yabloko

November 29, 2018

For the first time, the college has collected data on student employment, made possible by JobX. Among other things, the data show that the most positions on campus are at the highest pay grade and that fewer first-years are employed than upperclassmen.

Avant-Garde Artist Terence Nance Discusses Black Identity and the Process of Filmmaking

by Larkin White

November 29, 2018

On Tuesday, November 20, Terence Nance, creator of the relatively new HBO show “Random Acts of Flyness,” came to Swarthmore to show and speak about some of his work and his life as an African-American filmmaker. He showed several clips of his

The Cycle of Life: The Hidden Life of Bicycles

by Anatole Shukla

November 29, 2018

Few vehicles can claim the versatility of the bicycle. Since their invention in nineteenth-century Europe, they have come to serve as transportation, as a means of fitness, and as recreation, among other uses. I firmly believe that the bicycle is also the

Men’s Basketball Wins First Four Games in Strong Start

by James Sutton

November 29, 2018

After Swarthmore men’s basketball strong start, senior captain and point guard Cam Wiley is happy with the results but expects more from the team as the season progresses: “Right now we have a strong foundation, but we’re not where we want to

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A Look Inside Swarthmore’s 350+ Camera Surveillance Network

Swarthmore Borough Passes Sanctuary and Welcoming Resolution

SGO Resolution Urging the Dismissal of Trespassing Charges

SEPTA and Swarthmore Borough Begin Discussing Commuter Lot Development

‘AI and the Future of Humanity’: Night Owls Discussion with Chloé Bakalar

Latest Stories

Ask the Phoenix: Who Decided on the Worthstock Artists?

The Phoenix in Conversation with Lenape Leader, Artisan, Educator, and Activist Denise Bright Dove Ashton-Dunkley

Baseball and the Idea of America

Newsletter

News

Old Science Hall Renaming Task Force Unveils Final Steps

Provost Rich Wicentowski on Overseeing Swarthmore’s Academic Program

The Phoenix In Conversation With SGO President- and VP-Elect

The Phoenix in Conversation with U.S. Representative Mary Gay Scanlon (D – PA05)

The Iran War in Context: A Conversation with Professor Ahmad Shokr

Opinions

The United States Postal Service Is Dying. What Can We Do?

Meditations on Meditating

Office Hours: Faculty on How Swarthmore Has Changed

Arts

Why Can’t We Have Dog Bed Coffins? Inside JACQUELINE NOVAK: 2026 TOUR

Looking Beyond Mayfair: A Brief Reflection on Bridgerton Season 4

Artist of the Week: Maddie Adams-Miller ’26 on Designing Access

Sports

Athlete of the Week: Lydia Morris-Kliment ’27

Chicago Cubs Fan Takes on Citizens Bank Park

Athlete of the Week: Iris Barone ’26

Features

The Moonlit Path

Hey Mom

Bubble Soccer Brawl

More

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

Without End: U.S. Support for the War in Yemen is Far From Over

The Swatter: November 26 – December 3

JobX Data Reveals Low Job Acceptance Rate, Uneven Wage Distribution

The Cycle of Life: The Hidden Life of Bicycles

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