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Got democracy? Only if we organize for it!

September 24, 2026
Lily Zavin '29 shares her experieces with political organizing over the summer and emphasizes the importance of remaining hopeful, continuing to fight for an inclusive democracy, and pursuing a politics grounded in community engagement.

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Dugout Renovations Continue on Clothier Baseball Field

September 17, 2026
Swarthmore baseball players returned to campus this August to find their dugouts entirely gone, with construction fences taking their place. While potentially shocking to some, the sight was neither unwelcome nor a surprise to the team. The baseball program has been aiming

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Athlete of the Week: Brittany Weiderhold ‘20

September 11, 2016
Hometown: Downington, Pa. What she’s done: As a first-year Forward on the Women’s Varsity Team, Weiderhold has already shown promise as a rising star. During the Garnet’s first regular season game against Rutgers University – Camden on Thursday, Sep. 1, Weiderhold scored

Overcommitted. Overextended. Overwhelmed.

September 11, 2016
For your average Swarthmore student, returning to campus after a summer away means the return to a life of over-‘s. After the syllabi have been handed out and the sheer mass of papers, exams, and readings have begun their bi-annual descent into

Recent Grad Takes Charge Of Carbon Charge

September 9, 2016
Editor’s note: This article was initially published in The Daily Gazette, Swarthmore’s online, daily newspaper founded in Fall 1996. As of Fall 2018, the DG has merged with The Phoenix. See the about page to read more about the DG. Swarthmore College’s

Safe spaces unsafe for ideas

September 8, 2016
This column has always served as a sort of safe space for me. I have ranted freely on my unflinching support of Hillary Clinton and bashed Bernie supporters to the fullest extent with no recompense or incurrence. I have never had to

An invitation from the Editorial Board

September 8, 2016
If you are reading this, then the Phoenix has published its first issue of the 2016-17 academic year. It is the first of many a Phoenix to be published on Thursday mornings, destined to litter both the physical spaces on campus where

Swarthmore Welcomes Class of 2020 on Campus

September 8, 2016
On August 23rd, Swarthmore’s newest students — the Class of 2020 — arrived on campus to start their five-day orientation program. New changes were implemented in the program, both by the administration and Orientation Committee. At 415 students, this year’s freshman class
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