“Afraid of Damnation”: Inside a Christian Campus Group’s Controversial Past and Present

April 17, 2025
Alpha Omega (AO), a religious organization at Swarthmore, portrays itself as a nonsectarian Christian club. According to its description on the college’s club listing, the organization invites students to “read, discuss and test the Bible for themselves to understand what it means to live following Jesus.” It is mostly known by the larger community for the tendency of its members

Opinions

Napping Spots on Campus Ranked

April 17, 2025
It is my professional, chronically exhausted opinion that not all spots on campus are made equal for napping. For one, I can assure you that falling asleep sitting up in class is toward the bottom of the list (I am not made

Arts

Let’s Talk About “Mickey 17”: The Identity Problem

April 10, 2025
How can a director explore ethical considerations of murder, spiritual complications of immortality, altruistic treatment of non-human life, and duplication of identity in under 140 minutes? How can an opening scene spark profound compassion, sadness, and understanding of humanity? Bong Joon Ho,

Battle of the Bands: Meet the Warriors

April 10, 2025
Battle of the Bands celebrates and brings to light the hidden talent within Swarthmore’s student body. The contest features a range of bands competing for a coveted spot at the annual Worthstock Festival at the end of the semester. Curious to know

Sports

Campus Journal

More

I HEART DINOSAURS 4

March 21, 2024
Dinosaur of the Month: Dino Nuggets Growing up, I always had a fresh home-cooked meal ready for me. My mom, through her decades of experience in the kitchen, could whip up sandwiches, curries, and even fried rice in a matter of minutes.

Lang Center Hosts Panel of Pulitzer Center Journalists

March 21, 2024
On March 20, the Lang Center for Civic and Social Responsibility hosted a panel on “Investigative Reporting and Police Accountability” as part of its ongoing partnership with the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting. The event was moderated by Lang Visiting Professor for

Administration Considers Discontinuing Essie’s Meal Swipes 

March 21, 2024
Recently, Swarthmore Dining operations have undergone significant changes, including the opening of the new Dining Center in Fall 2022. The Dining Center expanded food options and improved facilities. Sharples, the former dining hall, was relaunched as a new student center, Sharples Commons,

Swarthmore Athlete of the Week: Isabela Bloomquist ’25

March 21, 2024
Isabela Bloomquist ’25, a junior from Boulder, CO, was instrumental in Swarthmore women’s lacrosse’s victory against Savannah College of Art and Design last Friday. Swarthmore traveled to Savannah, GA, for a Spring Break trip and to compete against the No. 4-ranked NAIA

Swarthmore Athletics Weekly Recap

March 21, 2024
Softball: Swarthmore College: 1, Catholic University: 8 Swarthmore softball traveled to Clermont, FL, for Spring Break. In a double-header on Thursday, the Garnet first faced Catholic University and fell 8-1. Swarthmore recorded just one hit and two errors. Notable Players: Jordan Jackson

Giselle at the Philadelphia Ballet: A Review

March 21, 2024
The Philadelphia Ballet’s “Giselle” is a masterclass in classical ballet. In two acts, it tells the story of a peasant girl, Giselle, and her tragic love story with Albrecht, a nobleman pretending to be a peasant. When a rival in love reveals
1 39 40 41 42 43 1,273
The Phoenix