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Swarthmore Fought Against the Endowment Tax in Congress: Here’s How

October 9, 2025

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Earlier this year, Swarthmore joined other small colleges to lobby Republican legislators against an increased endowment tax.

Delaware County Adopts Zero Waste Plan

by Eleanor Xu

October 9, 2025

Delco adopts Zero Waste plan, a milestone for environmental advocates working against

The Phoenix in Conversation with Hawaii Governor Josh Green ’92

by Daniel Perrin

October 9, 2025

The Phoenix sits down with John Green '92 - the Swat alumnus

Starting a New Page: Independent Bookstore Opens in the Ville

by Amrita Gopal

October 9, 2025

The Phoenix visits Swarthmore's newest bookshop

The Phoenix in Conversation with Benedicta Delima

by Eleanor Xu

October 9, 2025

EVS technician Benedicta Delima shares her experience running a nonprofit dedicated to

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Office Hours: Faculty on Grading Practices and Grade Inflation

Rafi KarpowitzandErin Picken

October 9, 2025

SEPTA Funding and the Perils of Political Theatre

by Rafi Karpowitz

October 9, 2025

Weekly Column: Swat Says

Rafi KarpowitzandErin Picken

October 9, 2025

Swarthmore Libraries Launch “Art Lending Library”

by Zephyr Weinreich

October 9, 2025

Swarthmore's Art Lending Library has its inaugural gallery opening

Disability Rights Advocate Haben Girma on Accessibility and Inclusion

by Annika Petras

October 2, 2025

In a Cooper Series lecture, Haben Grima shares her experience promoting accessibility as an individual with disabilities.

Admin Shed Light on College Finances at ‘Endowment 101’

by Marra Irons

October 2, 2025

Administration explains the structure, purpose, and investment strategies of Swarthmore's endowment.

Uncertainty for RA Unions, Collective Bargaining under the Trump Administration

by Ella Walker

October 2, 2025

OPEIU representative Nick Galipeau speaks on the current state of workers' rights and the future of RA unions.

Solidarity Speaks: Jonah Sah ’27 on Building Solidarity at Swarthmore

by Zephyr Weinreich

October 2, 2025

Jonah Sah '27 gives insight into Swarthmore's student-run labor advocacy group.

Opinions

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Office Hours: Faculty on the Role of Professors in the Liberal Arts

Rafi KarpowitzandErin Picken

October 2, 2025

In the inaugural article of our new Opinions series “Office Hours,” various Swarthmore faculty members share their thoughts on the role of professors in services of the liberal arts.

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Just Say Hi: A Case for Friendliness

by Corinne Lafont

October 2, 2025

Corinne Lafont ’26 makes a case for friendliness in the face of unprecedented levels of isolation among young people.

Weekly Column: Swat Says

Rafi KarpowitzandErin Picken

October 2, 2025

In this edition of Swat Says, students share their favorite dining hall meal, reveal the craziest thing they've heard from a professor in class, and discuss the buildings with the worst vibes on campus.

Arts

Fan of the Year

by Paris Kampel

October 9, 2025

Jafar Panahi and the Importance of the Cinema of Resistance

by Olivia Huang

October 9, 2025

It wasn't just an accident. Olivia Huang '29 discusses Jafar Panahi's influence on cinema of resistance.

WSRN Weekly Schedule 10/09/25

by Maddie Adams-Miller

October 9, 2025

Check out WSRN's weekly schedule!

Sports

Athlete of the Week: Lauren Lior ’27

by Katherine Kerman

October 9, 2025

Swarthmore women’s soccer forward Lauren Lior ’27 hails from Fairfield, CT, and is a graduate of Greens Farms Academy. During her first year with the Garnet, she had a stellar season, breaking into the starting lineup, and cementing herself as an integral

WSOC Day in the Life: Away Game vs. Muhlenberg College

by Aimee Lee

October 9, 2025

As we head into the middle of the fall semester, Swarthmore’s sports schedules will become increasingly busy. While exams and paper deadlines approach quickly, varsity athletic teams plunge into the middle of conference play, when the significance of winning is the most

“Loaves of Love”: Charity and Tradition

by Katherine Kerman

October 9, 2025

Swarthmore athletic teams participate in the "Loaves of Love" charity and educational program lead by the Swarthmore Chabad House.

Campus Journal

First-Years Flaunt Fashion

by Charlotte Hall

October 2, 2025

In the post-COVID era, the art of dressing well seems to have slowly and sadly started to fade into antiquity. No longer are the schools of America flooded with fashion-forward students determined to dress their best. Chic jeans and sweaters are disappearing,

Hopes

by Claire Chin

October 2, 2025

How To Do Things You Suck At: Lesson One

by Zoe Washington

September 25, 2025

Welcome to “How To Do Things You Suck At,” every Swattie’s go-to guide on how to try something new and (eventually) succeed in it. Want to learn how to crochet? Play badminton? You’ve found the right place, then. Every month, you’ll follow

The Phoenix in Conversation with Commentator Peter Beinart

by Daniel Perrin

February 22, 2024

After professor and commentator Peter Beinart kicked off Swarthmore’s “South Africa to Gaza: World History and the Politics of Accountability" series, he spoke to The Phoenix about the Israel-Gaza violence, public discourse, American politics, and the media.

Professor and Commentator Peter Beinart Offers History, Advocacy on Israel-Gaza

by Daniel Perrin

February 22, 2024

On Tuesday, Feb. 20, professor and commentator Peter Beinart visited Swarthmore for the first event in the “South Africa to Gaza: World History and the Politics of Accountability” series. The series is hosted by the Aydelotte Foundation, the President‘s Office, Swarthmore College

The Weight of Photos

by Lee Liu

February 22, 2024

What can a photographer do in a war? Robert Capa, Willi Ruge, Larry Burrows, and more have shown us through their pictures the power of photography and its influence on the general public. In Robert Capa’s most iconic image of the Spanish

Cheaters Never Prosper: Mo Katir’s Two-Year Suspension From Athletics

by Colin DeLaney

February 22, 2024

Moroccan-born Spanish middle-distance star Mohamed “Mo” Katir had a meteoric rise to running stardom in 2021, perhaps somewhat suspiciously. He began securing Diamond League victories and claiming national records consistently, and was beginning to forward himself as one of the greatest runners

Swarthmore Athlete of the Week: Vinny DeAngelo ’24

by Sophia Vesely

February 22, 2024

Vinny DeAngelo ’24, a senior from Aston, PA, led Swarthmore men’s basketball to a narrow victory over No. 17-ranked Johns Hopkins University last Saturday. DeAngelo scored the game-winning go-ahead layup with 1.9 seconds on the clock to defeat the Blue Jays, 71-70.

Swarthmore Athletics Weekly Recap:

by Sophia Vesely

February 22, 2024

Women’s Track and Field: Swarthmore women’s track and field competed in the Keogh Invitational on Saturday at Haverford College. The Garnet placed second of nine teams, tallying one first-place finish and several personal records. Notable Athletes: Lydia Morris-Kliment ’27 won the long

Artist of the Week Noor Ahmed ’26 Sketches Cultural Literacy Into Her Fairytales

by Corinne Lafont

February 22, 2024

When Noor Ahmed ’26 FaceTimed her mom during the first week of orientation, the two of us excitedly gushed over her Procreate art. Noor has always been very humble about her work as someone who has never received formal training. Moreover, Noor

Bargaining Begins Between RAs, College

by Melanie Zelle

February 15, 2024

Members of Swarthmore’s Resident Assistant (RA) union, representatives from Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU) Local 153, and members of the administration sat down on Monday, Feb. 12 for the first time to begin the process of drafting an employee contract

A Conversation with Ted Fernald on Navajo Linguistics, Preserving Endangered Languages

by Aaron Shinbrot

February 15, 2024

Professor of Linguistics and Vice Chair of Navajo Language Academy Inc. Ted Fernald has made groundbreaking efforts in the implementation and preservation of Navajo linguistics in the modern age. Last fall, he was awarded a grant from the National Endowment for the

SEPTA Winter Pause Impacts FLI Students

by Lucy Tobier

February 15, 2024

Swarthmore’s pilot program with the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) has largely been a success, marked by high registration and usage rates. The SEPTA “Key Advantage UPass” program, which debuted in Fall 2023, gives students up to 240 free rides per month

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