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Borough Adds New Tax for Swarthmore Workers and Residents

by Zephyr Weinreich

November 12, 2026

News

The Borough Council of Swarthmore will implement an earned income tax for workers and residents on Jan. 1, 2027.

Alumni Win State and National Offices in Democratic Midterm Sweep

by Kush Kaur

November 12, 2026

Josh Green ’92 H’22, Phil Weiser ’90, and Will Lawrence ’13 won

The Victims of the Blue Tsunami

by Ellie Dowek

November 12, 2026

Ellie Dowek ’28 criticizes high-profile Democrats' abandonment of the transgender community during

The Phoenix in Conversation with Colorado Governor-Elect Phil Weiser ’90

by Daniel Perrin

November 12, 2026

Colorado Governor-Elect Phil Weiser ’90 discusses accountability, the attention economy, and the

Artists of the Week: Ellen Stewart ’27 and Reina Jones ’27 on Making Room for Dance

by Sasha Wechsler

November 12, 2026

Dancers Ellen Stewart ’27 and Reina Jones ’27 look back on four

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Swatties Showcase ‘A Room of Their Own’

Xinto XuandMegumi Jindo

November 12, 2026

Interpretation Theory Program to End After 25 Year Run

by Ellen Stewart

November 12, 2026

The Inaugural Season of the Women’s Professional Baseball League

by Ryan Pinkert

November 12, 2026

Democrats Win State Legislative Races, Environmental Referendum Passes

by Amro Samarah

November 12, 2026

Democrat candidates win across the entirety of Delaware County and voters pass an environmental conservation referendum.

Swarthmore Motions to Toss Lawsuit Following U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on Trans Athletes

by Ella Walker

November 5, 2026

Swarthmore College has asked a federal judge to dismiss the lawsuit brought against the college by transgender athlete and alumna Evie Parts ’25.

Faculty Votes to Alter Diversity Language in Tenure Allocation Guidelines

by Erin Picken

November 5, 2026

Faculty recently voted to amend guidelines for tenure-track hires.

Swarthmore Embraces Community College Transfer Students in Keeping with ‘Swarthmore Forward’ Strategic Plan

by Zephyr Weinreich

November 5, 2026

Swarthmore College moves to admit more transfer students from community colleges as part of a ‘Swarthmore Forward’ goal.

Dr. Mackensie Alston Explores Artificial Intelligence as a Bias-Detection Tool

by Alexandra Pryplesh

November 5, 2026

Pierson Lecturer Dr. Mackensie Alston discusses her recent research using artificial intelligence to detect bias in the criminal justice system.

Opinions

We Need to Advocate for More Life Skills Education

by James Shelton

November 12, 2026

James Shelton ’28 argues that Swarthmore needs a change to its liberal arts curriculum.

AI Is Not Inevitable

by Olivia Huang

November 12, 2026

Olivia Huang ’29 challenges the popular belief that increasing reliance on artificial intelligence is unavoidable and urges readers to embrace the human spirit.

Weekly Column: Swat Says

Nasrin AhmedandRafi Karpowitz

November 12, 2026

In this edition of Swat Says, students reveal their go-to news sources, share which bad habits they would be willing to give up for a month, and reflect on the 2026 midterm elections.

Arts

Olivia Rodrigo’s Brings the ‘Unraveled’ Tour to Philadelphia

by My Nguyen

November 12, 2026

A review of Olivia Rodrigo’s “Unraveled Tour” which stopped at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia November 7th and 8th.

A Walk Through the Barnes

by Erin Picken

November 12, 2026

A review of the Barnes Foundation and its focus on equalizing art

‘Club Kid’ Dances Its Way into Our Hearts

by Yiğit Doğramacı

November 12, 2026

A review of A24’s new film “Club Kid”

Sports

Athlete of the Week: Dylan Myrick ’30

by Aimee Lee

November 12, 2026

First-year Dylan Myrick is a freestyle, Individual Medley (IM), and breaststroke specialist for the Swarthmore men’s swim team. The Eugene, OR resident swam at his first collegiate meet on Oct. 24, where Swarthmore, Franklin & Marshall College, Ursinus College, and Dickinson College

Fueling the Phoenix: Newly Extended Dining Hall Hours

by Nasif Ataher

November 5, 2026

For much of Swarthmore’s history, students faced the reality of Sharples’ abbreviated hours: if you didn’t make it by the 8 p.m. closing time, you were going into the night without dinner. Student athletes would oftentimes be forced into rushing to the

Athlete of the Week: Isabel Adam ’28

by Charlie Watson

November 5, 2026

Outside hitter Isabel Adam ’28 has been lighting it up for the Swarthmore volleyball team this fall. She came into this season with extensive on-court experience, playing in all but one game in her first two years at Swarthmore, and earning All-Centennial

Features

Inside the Transfer Experience at Swarthmore

by Ellie Dowek

November 12, 2026

Ellie Dowek ’28 reflects on the transfer student experience at Swarthmore.

The German 9.11.

by Trajan Finarelli

November 5, 2026

Trajan Finarelli '30 reflects on the complex implications of Nov. 9 for German history.

Fleeting Sketches

by Alice Yang

November 5, 2026

Alice Yang '29 shares her Procreate sketches of people in New York.

“It’s not that bad”: An honest review of Swarthmore’s cuisine

by Claire Chin

March 6, 2025

So, how does everyone like the food here? I’ve heard so many mixed reviews from a lot of people, so I’m curious: how would you rate the food options available on campus on a scale from 1 to 5 (1 being “it’s

Concerns Mount Over Surveillance Expansion at Swarthmore

by Ella Walker

February 27, 2025

Swarthmore’s installation of closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras has raised concerns among students and faculty over the expansion of campus surveillance. While the college’s administration cites safety and security as the primary reasons for implementing surveillance, some students and professors argue that increased

SJP Faces Interim Suspension Following Parrish Sit-In

by Ella Walker

February 27, 2025

Last Wednesday, Feb. 19, Swarthmore’s campus chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) occupied Parrish East Wing for eleven hours, protesting disciplinary charges related to demonstrations for Palestine during the 2023-24 academic year and demanding the college’s divestment from companies linked

Construction of Controversial “110 Park” Condos Continues in Ville

by Daniel Perrin

February 27, 2025

Students, faculty, staff, and other members of the Swarthmore college and borough community have probably noticed the large, green-wrapped construction site right in the heart of downtown Swarthmore, at 110 Park Ave. The project is a $30 million, 31 unit luxury condominium

Can We Change the Way We Think About Sports vs. Music?

by Corinne Lafont

February 27, 2025

Fun fact: my middle school gym teacher called me “grossly unfit” in seventh grade. Most of my life, I’ve been nowhere near athletic, until very recently, when I started picking up jogging. I’ve trained myself up to a slow ten miles, which

Pennsylvania ACLU Attorney Solomon F. Worlds on SJP and Freedom of Speech

by Aqua Withers Carello

February 27, 2025

Solomon Furious Worlds is an attorney with the Pennsylvania chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), and an expert on freedom of speech and protest rights across the state of Pennsylvania. They work on issues involving civil rights in relation to

This Week in Swarthmore History

by Nathanael D. Brown

February 27, 2025

1995 The popularity of a website by Justin Paulson ’96 caused 33,807 users in Mexico to crash Swarthmore’s UNIX computer system. The Swarthmore College Computer Society (SCCS) maintained a computer system that allowed staff and students to post things on the internet.

Navigating Uncertain Times: The Work of the Aydelotte Foundation

by Annie Liu

February 27, 2025

Nestled on the second floor of Parrish, next to the Admissions Office, the Aydelotte Foundation is a dynamic hub of interdisciplinary research at Swarthmore College. Despite its central Swarthmore location, the foundation takes a broad, innovative approach to liberal arts education —

Swarthmore at a Crossroads: A Pattern of Hypocrisy

by Erin Picken

February 27, 2025

There is no debate that Swarthmore regards itself as a highly progressive and socially responsible institution. Efforts toward cultivating a diverse body of students and faculty, carbon neutrality, and equal opportunity for current students and alumni are all high on the list

Martha Graham Cracker, World’s Hairiest Drag Queen, Returns to Swarthmore

by Melanie Zelle

February 27, 2025

On Friday, Feb. 21, Swarthmore alum and performer Dito van Reigersberg ‘94, also known as Martha Graham Cracker, performed in drag on the LPAC mainstage. Described as “the tallest, hairiest drag queen in the world,” Martha Graham Cracker and the quartet who

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