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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CAPS increases staff hours to meet students needs
As the semester draws to an end, Counseling and Psychological Services has increased its staff hours to meet the increasing need of students. Increasing CAPS’s capacity through extended hours has been standard procedure for years. The Director of CAPS David Ramirez explained
Students join with North Philadelphia’s green economy initiative Serenity Soular
On Friday, March 31st, members of Serenity Soular, the initiative to address social and climate justice issues and to make solar power affordable in North Philadelphia, met in the Intercultural Center to update the Swarthmore community on their recent actions and new
TCGM Opens with New Show
The exhibitions I have previously covered were engaging and groundbreaking in their own ways, but nonetheless took place in older institutions that operate within the limits of established art-viewing practices. This week, I got to experience something truly radical and revolutionary when
2017 MLB Preview: Part One
The MLB season kicked off on Sunday with the New York Yankees visiting the Tampa Bay Rays. If you’re a casual fan of baseball, you may have tuned in and asked yourself why the MLB decided to kick off the season in
Take the Plunge: Works of Donna Jo Napoli and David Wiesner
The newest exhibition in McCabe’s lobby shines a spotlight on the works of Professor Donna Jo Napoli of the Linguistics Department and three-time Caldecott Medal-winning author and illustrator David Wiesner. In conjunction with the newly released “Fish Girl,” a collaborative work by
Celebrating Our National Pastime’s Opening Day
Although the Philadelphia Phillies did not get to start Opening Day with a home game on Monday, 12 other teams got to experience the joys of playing with a rowdy and passionate fan base behind them at home for the first day
Conversations on a Just Sustainable World
This past Friday, the second annual “Sustainable Development in Latin America & the Caribbean Conference” was held at Yale University. Other than being able to get off campus for an extended amount of time, I was excited to engage in conversations on
Swat Celebrates NCAA DIII Week
April 3 through April 9 is NCAA Division III week, a national event celebrating Division III student-athletes and their impact on the campus communities of the colleges and universities that they attend. This week, the athletic programs of Division III institutions around
A tale of two countries
A couple of days ago, I went to a faculty-led panel discussion on Fidel Castro, the former president of Cuba who passed away last year. Before the talk, I knew embarrassingly little about this controversial figure, except that he was a socialist.
Ball Family Balls Hard
For the last year, the basketball world has focused heavily on everything related to the Ball family. Whether it be Lavar Ball (the father of the family) and his antics or one of the three sons, LaMelo, LiAngelo, or Lonzo having a