The DEI office released the Campus Culture & Climate Survey Report, which both showed a general satisfaction with the campus climate but raised potential
Prof. Daniel Laurison talks about his research on political disconnection among working-class people and shares his insights on election, political (non)participation, and democracy.
In this edition of Swat Says, students share their favorite outdoor study spots, discuss how to deal with academic burnout, and pitch some alternative songs for the Clothier bell tower's quarter-hourly toll.
Riya Rao '26 reflects on her journey as a tennis player, from the stress and intensity of youth sports and her early college career to finding a more healthy dynamic in doubles play.
Swarthmore College’s Islamic studies program has been left without a program coordinator or administrative assistant, raising questions regarding the status of the program. A Title VI complaint filed on Oct. 29 against Swarthmore by the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) mentioned the
Before Professors Davarian Baldwin and Maya Wind sat down for a conversation with University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) Postdoctoral Fellow Gavriel Cutipa-Zorn within the Global Justice focus of the 2024-25 William J Cooper Series, Professor Baldwin sat down with The Phoenix. Baldwin is
For each of the four quizzes, if you agree with the statement, circle the letter at the end of the statement on the right-hand column. Across the four quizzes, the most popular letter from each quiz will accumulate into a string that
If you have taken Introduction to Psychology, you would know Swarthmore is the birthplace of the infamous Myers–Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), an early-20th century personality assessment that many people, and some Fortune 500 companies, swear by to this day. You might also
Eric Song is an associate professor of English literature here at Swarthmore. After being informed of his status as a highly sought-after faculty feature, Song’s reply was humble: “I should warn you that my life isn’t very interesting.” Contrary to this admission,
Last week, across Philadelphia, hundreds of Southeastern Pennsylvania Transit Authority (SEPTA) workers threatened to go on strike if long-running contract negotiations did not end with a wage increase. The strike would not have directly impacted the Swarthmore regional rail station but would
Swarthmore’s Student Budgeting Committee (SBC) is preparing for the Spring 2025 semester. SBC is the student-run committee responsible for distributing the school’s student activity fund to the various clubs across campus. The Phoenix spoke with SBC Chair Tenzin Bawa ’27 to gain
What appeals to many prospective students considering Swarthmore is the idea of community. Swarthmore prides itself on offering an environment where students can feel free to speak their ideas, express their individuality, and create lasting connections. Recently, a new club on campus
I am not much of a jock or party guy, nor will I ever be. However, in recent years, as I’ve watched Swarthmore’s party scene unfold, in a social world absent of fraternities, I cannot help but wonder about how and if
Men’s Basketball Swarthmore College 64, Hampden-Sydney College 81 In their opening game of the season, Swarthmore men’s basketball fell to No. 23 Hampden-Sydney College at Tarble Pavilion. The opening minutes began with a strong Tigers team that led the scoreboard for the