The Phoenix

‘Hundreds’ of Acts of Graffiti Spray-Painted Across Campus, Extensive Cleaning Work Ensues

May 2, 2026

News

"Hundreds of acts of vandalism" occurred early morning Friday May 1. The Phoenix captured the before-and-after as a significant cleaning effort rolled out.

Val Smith Sits Down for Spring Interview with The Phoenix

by Daniel Perrin

April 30, 2026

President Val Smith reflects on her presidency, her goals for the rest

Spring ’26 Student Body Poll Results

Rafi KarpowitzandDaniel Perrin

April 30, 2026

The Phoenix releases the results of its third semesterly survey of the

Spring ’26 Faculty Poll Results

Daniel PerrinandRafi Karpowitz

April 30, 2026

The Phoenix releases the results of its second semesterly poll of the

The Phoenix in Conversation with Robert Putnam ’63

by Zephyr Weinreich

April 30, 2026

Robert Putnam '63 charts his evolution from aspiring engineer to political scientist

Latest Stories

Swarthmore Needs a CCTV Committee

by The Editorial Board

April 30, 2026

Ask The Phoenix: What’s The Status of Current Campus Construction Projects?

by Xinto Xu

April 30, 2026

College Data Reveals Seven-Fold Increase in Disability Accommodations Since 2011

by Daniel Perrin

April 30, 2026

News

Generative AI Pervades Higher Education: Here’s How Three Institutions Responded

Zephyr WeinreichandThe Collegiate Journalism Network (TCJN)

April 30, 2026

Zephyr Weinreich joins journalists from Emporia State University and Oberlin College to report on AI usage and policy across institutions.

Campus Discussions: How Swarthmore is Thinking About AI

by Nina Sablan

April 30, 2026

Nina Sablan conveys wide-ranging campus opinions on AI usage.

A Look Inside Swarthmore’s 350+ Camera Surveillance Network

Ella WalkerandDaniel Perrin

April 23, 2026

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 Borough Passes Sanctuary and Welcoming Resolution

by Xinto Xu

April 23, 2026

Swarthmore Borough adopted a welcoming resolution the week after college student groups organized "No ICE Week" events.

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 Town.

Opinions

The College Needs a Reset: A Letter From Faculty

by Undersigned Faculty

April 30, 2026

A collection of faculty reflect on the college’s repression of student activism.

Seniors Reflect: ‘There Can and Must Be a Better Swarthmore College’

by Anonymous Students

April 30, 2026

A group of anonymous seniors reflect on the failings they've witnessed and been affected by during their time at Swarthmore and provide a vision and imperative for a better future.

Genocide and What’s Left of ‘Faith in the Institution’

by Lucas Meyer-Lee

April 30, 2026

Lucas Meyer-Lee '23 reflects on the college's changing response to student activism on campus.

Arts

‘Wilderness Generation’ Review: A Family Reunion That Doesn’t Quite Hit Home

by Alissa Lopes

April 30, 2026

A review of James Ijames' new play "Wilderness Generation," including commentary from the playwright.

Where Does Acting End And Begin? — A Review of ‘Circle Mirror Transformation’

by Joanna Hong

April 30, 2026

A review of Kana Nagata '26's Senior Honors Directing Thesis, "Circle Mirror Transformation"

Recommendations From the Editorial Board Vol 5.

Daniel PerrinandElla WalkerandMaya LevineandSarah Cymrot

April 30, 2026

Read about Copy and Upper Editors' recommendations!

Sports

Athlete of the Week: Lola Diaz ’26

by Katherine Kerman

April 30, 2026

Lola Diaz ’26, hailing from Portland, OR, and Marbella, Spain, has been an integral part of the Swarthmore women’s tennis team for the past four years. She has been awarded All-Centennial First Team Singles (2024) and All-Centennial First-Team Doubles (2024) and has

Some Thoughts I Had While Running the Wilmington, DE, Half-Marathon

by Katherine Kerman

April 30, 2026

As I turned the corner and entered the underpass around mile three of the Wilmington Marathon, the road became dark and wet, and a runner behind me shouted, trying to be witty, “beware of the needles.” But as you can imagine, this

Athlete of the Week: Lydia Morris-Kliment ’27

by Aimee 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.

Features

In Defense of Hobbs

by Kush Kaur

April 30, 2026

Kush Kaur '29 reflects on experience at Hobbs Cafe.

Reflections from a Graduating Senior

by Maya Levine

April 30, 2026

Maya Levine '26 reflects on her years at Swarthmore.

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.

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

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.

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‘Hundreds’ of Acts of Graffiti Spray-Painted Across Campus, Extensive Cleaning Work Ensues

Val Smith Sits Down for Spring Interview with The Phoenix

Spring ’26 Student Body Poll Results

Spring ’26 Faculty Poll Results

Latest Stories

Swarthmore Needs a CCTV Committee

Ask The Phoenix: What’s The Status of Current Campus Construction Projects?

College Data Reveals Seven-Fold Increase in Disability Accommodations Since 2011

Newsletter

News

Generative AI Pervades Higher Education: Here’s How Three Institutions Responded

Campus Discussions: How Swarthmore is Thinking About AI

A Look Inside Swarthmore’s 350+ Camera Surveillance Network

Swarthmore Borough Passes Sanctuary and Welcoming Resolution

SEPTA and Swarthmore Borough Begin Discussing Commuter Lot Development

Opinions

The College Needs a Reset: A Letter From Faculty

Seniors Reflect: ‘There Can and Must Be a Better Swarthmore College’

Genocide and What’s Left of ‘Faith in the Institution’

Arts

‘Wilderness Generation’ Review: A Family Reunion That Doesn’t Quite Hit Home

Where Does Acting End And Begin? — A Review of ‘Circle Mirror Transformation’

Recommendations From the Editorial Board Vol 5.

Sports

Athlete of the Week: Lola Diaz ’26

Some Thoughts I Had While Running the Wilmington, DE, Half-Marathon

Athlete of the Week: Lydia Morris-Kliment ’27

Features

In Defense of Hobbs

Reflections from a Graduating Senior

The Moonlit Path

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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

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

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