Swarthmore Encampment Ends with Nine Arrests; Students and Faculty Rattled

This article shows live updates and coverage of the now-demolished encampment on Trotter Lawn. Older posts may not accurately reflect present information or conditions. ⟡Live 1:53 p.m. 5/3/2025 After a review of footage and photos taken throughout the day, The Phoenix has been able to confirm the following law enforcement agencies were in attendance in Swarthmore during the period of the

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Let’s Talk About “Adolescence” and Incel Culture

April 24, 2025
Released a little over a month ago, “Adolescence” has become the third most-streamed Netflix original series, falling behind “Squid Game” and “Stranger Things.” The British limited series, written and created by Stephen Graham and Jack Thorne, follows the arrest of 13-year-old Jamie

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Athlete of the Week: Olivia McClammy ’25

May 1, 2025
Swarthmore softball standout Olivia McClammy ’25 has not only been stealing bases but also the attention of many for record-shattering effort. The senior utility player currently holds a handful of all-time program records, her first of the season on March 1, when

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The Champions notice a wand on the floor and decide to use it to fight the Death Eaters

Kemp Family Donates Twenty Million Dollars

February 28, 2013
Last Saturday, the college announced a $20 million donation from Gil Kemp ’72 and Barbara Kemp. The gift, which will go towards financial aid, a new community space in Clothier Hall and achieving strategic planning goals in general, came largely as a
Isabel Sacks '15 gleefully gives the judges a correct answer

Convergence Activists Join to Fight for Divestment

February 28, 2013
Nearly 200 students from over 70 colleges and universities converged on campus last weekend to discuss divestment from fossil fuel companies, collaborating with frontline activists to shape what students described as the most unified and energetic youth climate movement in years. However,
Students admire the food selection, including Treacle Tarts displayed in the shape of the Deathly Hallows

SMART Holds Consent Workshops

February 28, 2013
Since the issuance of Title IX guidelines in 2011, Swarthmore has worked to revise and improve its sexual misconduct policy and provide better information and access to resources for issues regarding sexual assault and misconduct. As a part of this revision in
Brice Jordan '12 and his partner watch their footwork

Allergic to Swarthmore?

February 28, 2013
Students who suffer from food allergies may have found their newest, and most surprising ally in the form of the United States Justice Department. On December 20th of last year, the Department announced an agreement with Lesley University in Cambridge, Mass., ensuring

This Week in Greek

February 28, 2013
The second of a series of discussions on the role and scope of Greek life on Swarthmore’s campus will take place on Friday at 7:30 p.m. in the Friends Meetinghouse. Joyce Wu ’15, who created the original petition for a referendum on
Ariel Finegold '13 dances with friends

Macbeth Preview

February 28, 2013
“Get ready, witches, and stand by, Lady M!” The curtains open on the Yellow Stocking Player’s mainstage debut of “Macbeth” this Friday, marking the end of a far more grueling tech week than cast members are typically subjected to. Transitioning from Olde

The Vegan Tree: More Than Just Salad

February 28, 2013
The Vegan Tree 742 South St Philadelphia, PA 19147 (215) 454-2898 Rating: 4.5 / 5 Price: $ Good for Groups: No Being vegan and going out to eat = tough life. Every menu gets reduced to a garden salad with dressing —

Growing Up As a Permanent Alien

February 28, 2013
Growing up as an ethnic minority in many different places meant that I never quite fit in, no matter where I was. I was born in Harbin, China but moved to Beijing when I was just one year old because of my
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