Swarthmore Continues Test-Optional Policy
The college renewed its test-optional policy for up to five more years.
Independent Newspaper of Swarthmore College Since 1881
Two Mural Projects Color Downtown Swarthmore
Swarthmore Town Center partners with local artists to create murals in downtown
Office Hours: Faculty on the Implications of Generative AI for Higher Education
Swarthmore professors share their thoughts on the growing prevalence of generative artificial
Peace and Conflict Studies Presents ‘The Future of Palestine’ Panel
On Monday, Nov. 17, the department of peace and conflict studies hosted
Students Criticize Karine Jean-Pierre’s Controversial Visit to Campus
Several students share their critical thoughts on former Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre's
Columbia Professor Eric Verhoogen Delivers Wilcox Lecture
Columbia University economist Eric Verhoogen delivered this year's Clair Wilcox lecture.
The Phoenix in Conversation with Swarthmore President Val Smith
The Phoenix sits down for an interview with President Val Smith on her time as president and changes in higher education.
Protestors Arrested in May Encampment Scheduled for Spring Trial
The nine protestors arrested in the Trotter Lawn encampment are held for court on trespassing charges
Peace and Conflict Studies Presents ‘The Future of Israel’ Panel
"The Future of Israel" panel was held on Nov. 10.
Professors Demystify Trump Economic Policy with Panel
Swarthmore economics professors host panel on the Trump administration's economic policy
Opinions
Swat Says: Thanksgiving Edition
In this special Thanksgiving edition of Swat Says, students share their plans for the holiday and reveal their families' craziest Thanksgiving drama from years past.
In Troubled Times: What, or Who, is the Endowment Really For?
Jonah Sah '27 critiques Swarthmore's conservative approach to the management of its multi-billion dollar endowment and calls for a more democratic and equitable allocation of the college's money.
Weekly Column: Swat Says
Swatties share their thoughts on admissions decisions, understaffed departments, and their Swat day from hell.
Arts
Artist of the Week: Montana Hamel ‘26 On Breathing Life Into Play
Artist of the Week Montana Hamel '26 discusses creativity, discovery, and artistry.
Drag at Olde Club and How Good It Is to Be Young
Read about the drag and a realization of youth.
A Very Unbiased, Definitely Biased ‘Threepenny Opera’ Review
Before we begin, I must highlight that I’m not an unbiased writer, though I try to be. My twin brother was the lead, and many friends were in the cast. Nevertheless, we proceed. “There will be no moralizing tonight.” Au contraire, dear
Sports
Rally for the Garnet Raises $194,454 for Athletics
On Nov. 11, Swarthmore College kicked off its annual Rally for the Garnet Giving Challenge, a two-day fundraising initiative aimed at strengthening Garnet athletics and expanding resources for student-athletes. By the end of the campaign, the community had raised $191,454 from 1,333
Cavan Sullivan: Who Is He and Why Is He Everywhere?
Read about professional soccer player Cavan Sullivan and his skyrocketing career!
Athlete of the Week: Charlotte Carleton ’27
Charlotte Carleton ’27 is a quick and aggressive forward for the No. 13-ranked Swarthmore women’s soccer team. This past weekend, the Garnet traveled to Cleveland, OH, to play in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) championship tournament, where Carleton had a field
Features
A Californian Swattie’s Top Five Fall Spots on Campus
As a Swattie who hails from the distant, faraway land of California, there are many times where I yearn for the comforts of the motherland. At night, as I huddle underneath my carefully constructed cocoon of blankets, I long for the California
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Washington DC’s long history of disenfranchisement needs to end
Washington, D.C. should be a state. Period. Taxation without representation has a long history in America dating back to our nation’s inception. After all, it was King George III’s refusal to grant the colonists representatives in Britain’s Parliament that sparked iconic events
Announcing a Poetry Contest!
By the Arts Section To all those able to publicly bare their souls to the oldest student run paper on campus: the Phoenix Arts Section, in pursuit of the above stated principles of renewal, is trying out a series of weekly campus-wide
College releases sanctuary campus policies amid national DACA debate
A few days before President Donald Trump announced his decision to phase out the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program in six months pending an action from Congress, President Valerie Smith released Swarthmore’s Sanctuary Campus Working Group Report in an email
College makes progress on multiple construction projects
On Wednesday, Sept. 6, members of the college administration held a press briefing to address recent and ongoing construction projects on campus. The briefing focused on six major projects, which included renovations to existing buildings and spaces as well as the construction
Changes in the Arts Department and Changes in the Art Section
Infrastructure changes have affected the art department both by changing the use allocation of existing space and adding new spaces that are eventually destined to be ceded to the art department. The demolition of Papazian was completed over the summer as was
Athletes and Administration Team Up to Assist with Harvey
While many students eagerly left their homes for another semester at Swarthmore, leaving home was particularly challenging for a select few students, both logistically and emotionally. On the evening of Friday, Aug. 25th, Hurricane Harvey made landfall in southeast Texas as a
Athlete of the Week: Riya Garg ’19
Field hockey player and Westlake Village, CA native Riya Garg has lead the team to a fantastic start in the 2017 season. Coming off of a stellar 2016 season in which she started every game she played, Garg has already registered two
Gilbert Mustin, Dubble Bubble Bubble Gum, and Fleer Baseball Cards
Needless to say, the summer is the best time of the year. There’s no better feeling than completely forgetting about the rigors of college for three months and getting to enjoy doing whatever you want. While summer is great, it means different
“Freedom’s apprenticeship:” Hard, Essential Conversations
While living in Lima, Peru on a Fulbright Fellowship after I graduated from college, I was reading Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America, and I came across this line, which has stuck with me ever since: “It cannot be repeated too often:
Cherishing our Crum Woods
Following my morning routine abroad in Hanoi, Vietnam, I am riding the bus from my host family’s house to my classes at Hanoi Medical University. I am mesmerized by the thousands of motorbikes on the road. At least half of the riders