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Title IX Office Broaches Trans Rights on Campus, Perceived Shortcomings at SGO Town Hall

February 12, 2026

News

Leaders from the Title IX Office, the GSC, and Student Health and Wellness addressed student questions and discussed controversial issues on campus surrounding Title IX.

Swarthmore Staff Navigates Demands of Winter Storm Fern

by Kush Kaur

February 12, 2026

Kaur '28 talks to workers across the college about how they adapted

Nine Takeaways from The Phoenix’s Fall ’25 Faculty and Student Polls

Daniel PerrinandRafi Karpowitz

February 12, 2026

Editor-in-Chief Daniel Perrin and Opinions Editor Rafi Karpowitz examine several key takeaways

Baila Sin Miedo, Ama Sin Miedo: Latinidad, Love, and Unity at Super Bowl LX

by Alissa Lopes

February 12, 2026

Alissa Lopes '29 reviews Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime show.

Swarthmore Religious Advisors Reflect on Spirituality in the Current Moment

Michael RambergandHojin ParkandMordi WolfandAlison Schuettinger

February 12, 2026

Swarthmore religious advisors offer their thoughts and reflections on finding meaning and

Latest Stories

The Phoenix in Conversation with Dirt Farm Books Owner John Mclntyre

Darius KimandAlma Greenfield

February 12, 2026

Commemorating Black History: Chef Ramsey’s Cooking Class

by Cameron Alleyne

February 12, 2026

Philadelphia Activists and Lawmakers Join ‘ICE Out’ Movement

by Xinto Xu

February 5, 2026

Xu '28 heads to Philadelphia to cover the growing local movement against ICE in the streets and in City Hall.

Swarthmore Planning Commission Meeting Highlights Conflict on Cunningham Plan

by Lucy Tobier

February 5, 2026

Conflict has arisen between the college and some Swarthmore residents over the development of Cunningham Fields.

Swarthmore Resilience Committee Hosts Teach-In Against ICE Brutality

by Xinto Xu

February 5, 2026

A group of Swarthmore students organized a walk-out and teach-in against ICE as nationwide tensions rise.

Colin Quinn Promoted to Executive Director of Public Safety

by Ellen Stewart

February 5, 2026

Stewart '27 reports on Public Safety's new Executive Director and shares more about what his tenure may bring.

‘Degrees, Debt, and the University’ Panel on Campus

by Annika Petras

February 5, 2026

Aydelotte Senior Associate Director Andy Hines hosts panel on the socioeconomic precarity of the modern university.

Opinions

In this edition of Swat Says, students share their opinions on the upcoming Screw Your Roommate Valentine's tradition, reveal their thoughts on the weekend's Super Bowl and halftime show, and discuss how they're celebrating Black History Month (and name their three favorite Black people).

Corinne Critiques: Sci Cafe

by Corinne Lafont

February 12, 2026

Corinne Lafont '26 encourages you to go out of your comfort zone and stop by Sci Cafe for an array of tasty snacks.

Letter from the Editor: How We See Our Role on Campus

by Daniel Perrin

February 5, 2026

Editor-in-Chief Daniel Perrin '27 shares his vision for The Phoenix this semester and going forward.

Arts

Artist of the Week Matthew Shiley ’26: Making the Familiar Strange

by Yijia (Jessica) Qin

February 12, 2026

Jessica (Yijia) Qin '28 interviews photographer Matthew Shiley '26 on his unique way of photographing the world around him.

The Beauty of Train Dreams (And Why It Deserves to Win Best Picture)

by Olivia Huang

February 12, 2026

Olivia Huang '29 argues that "Train Dreams" deserves the Oscar for Best Picture.

In the Spirit of Nostalgia: Friday at Six Concert Series Featuring Mel Hsu

by Vivian Li

February 5, 2026

Vivian Li '29 reviews Mel Hsu's performance, which took place on January 30th.

Sports

For When Your Body Stops You

by Corinne Lafont

February 12, 2026

If we’ve talked in the last year, you probably know I’m in marathon training. For almost a year, I’ve maintained a weekly 40-mile-plus training schedule. It’s something I’m consistent about because I love the hobby. I don’t run for physical gains or

Athlete of the Week: Theo Teszler ’28

by Katherine Kerman

February 12, 2026

Theo Teszler ’28, hailing from Newton, MA, is a sophomore who is coming off a superb first-year induction into college track and field. The sprinter boasts a 48.31-second program-record performance in the 400-meter race. While carrying out this career best in the

Haruki Murakami’s Memoir on Running

by Katherine Kerman

February 5, 2026

As a fervent member of Haruki Murakami’s cult following, my interest was piqued when I learned of his self-coined “somewhat of a memoir” focused on his running journey. I first encountered this book much, much after its 2007 release because it is

Features

Comic: Frosty Frenzy

by Paris Kampel

February 12, 2026

Corinne’s Crossword: Valentine’s

by Corinne Lafont

February 12, 2026

‘We Can’t Bring Ourselves to Washington, Right?’ Personal Reflections on Congresswoman Scanlon’s Chester Town Hall

by Georgianna Harpole

February 5, 2026

Interesting observations and reflections from a recent town hall with U.S. Representative Mary Gay Scanlon.

Weekend Roundup

by Max Kassan

September 17, 2015

To say it was a good weekend for the Garnet would be an understatement. Swarthmore teams pounded their opponents and ultimately compiled a 7-0 record. Ultimately, if these teams continue to play at their current levels, more championships might just be on

Students dive into home decorating

by Kayla Sembly

September 17, 2015

One of the many hardships that first-years face is the task of creating a comfortable living space. And no, I am not talking about the dilemma of finding extra-long mattress padding in department stores. Let’s scratch Webster’s definition of a dorm being

Making a home, despite institutional directives

by Nora Battelle

September 17, 2015

Part of the challenge of college, in my experience, is how to conceptualize school as home and not as a giant machine that is out to get you, as a machine that forces you into its patterns and crams you into its

Swatties seek comfort in grindr flings and Swat marriages

by Tom Corbani

September 17, 2015

It’s only been a couple weeks since we’ve returned to Swarthmore and I can already see my friends fall back into their tried and tested favorite habits. Sharples quesadillas are being made with familiar ingredients, study haunts are bustling with life as

Navigating DisOrientation, armed with PJs and a fannypack

by Samantha Herron

September 17, 2015

I had planned to get drunk at Disorientation in order to best immerse myself in its local culture so that my account of the event be made as authentic as possible. Unfortunately, I made the mistake of Disorienting myself a day ahead

Club sports leaders outraged over college decision to cut PE credit

by Katherine Pemberton

September 17, 2015

Despite club sports leaders’ attempt to overturn the new Physical Education credit system during a meeting last Thursday, it remains largely in place. The new PE credit system comprises two main changes. Beginning with the class of 2019, students can earn a

Student government should be more mindful of religious holidays

by The Phoenix

September 17, 2015

On the evening of September 13, students gathered on Parrish Beach to participate in the time-honored tradition of watching the 1967 Mike Nichols film The Graduate. As per the tradition, members of the Class of 2016 lounged on blankets and emphatically shouted

Delivering on the promise of a Swarthmore education

by Arjun Raghuraman

September 17, 2015

One of the greatest promises of a Swarthmore education is the chance to be a part of an exceptional community that extends well beyond the grounds of our campus. As many students have searched for opportunity in their lives after Swarthmore, this

Finding comfort and adventure in Philly

by Ziyana Popat

September 17, 2015

Geographically, I like to believe that Swarthmore is the best of both worlds — the serene beauty of the gorgeous arboretum and the proximity of several major cities. As we are all aware, Swarthmore’s population is home to a plethora of backgrounds,

What do policy goals have to do with behavior shifts?

by Jesse Bossingham

September 17, 2015

Let me start of by saying that if you haven’t watched “The Wire,” you have to watch “The Wire.” But if you don’t have time for 5 seasons of the most important American TV show ever made, then at least watch series

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