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What to Expect from the Midterm Elections Next Week

October 29, 2026

News

Millions of Americans will go to the polls next Tuesday amidst rising political dissatisfaction. Here’s what Swatties will see on their ballots, as well as the races and trends they should know going into it.

Swarthmore Adds Three Alumni to Board of Managers

by Alissa Lopes

October 29, 2026

Jeremy Brest ’90 and Colin Convey ’97, and Tom Hartnett ’94, P’26

Dr. Deirdre Cooper Owens on Harriet Tubman as a Medical and Intellectual Pioneer

by James Lewis

October 29, 2026

Dr. Deidre Cooper Owens gives the 2026 James A. Field Endowed Lecture

Science Center Cafe Cuts Down on Outside Catering, Updates Hot Meal Options

by Cameron Alleyne

October 29, 2026

Science Center Cafe no longer offers Chinese food from Yangtze Inn every

The Most Obnoxious Blowhards in America

by Teddy King-Pollet

October 29, 2026

Teddy King-Pollet '28 criticizes a recent deplorable ad campaign and the broad

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The Process of Constantly Reinventing Myself

by Tyler Li

October 29, 2026

Eyes Wide Open: A Review of ‘You Can See Everything’

by Harper Gowen

October 29, 2026

LeBron James: The 76ers’ New Addition

by Andrew Lufrano

October 29, 2026

News

Ask the Phoenix: What’s the Status of the Academic Freedom Policy?

by Alexandra Pryplesh

October 29, 2026

A look back at changes to Swarthmore’s Academic Freedom Policy in recent years.

DOE Expands Title VI Antisemitism Investigation into the College

by Kush Kaur

October 22, 2026

The Department of Education expands its Title VI investigation into alleged antisemitism at the college in response to a video posted on a former

Governor Shapiro Announced a $97 Million Investment in Chester. How Much Will It Help?

by Daniel Perrin

October 22, 2026

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro announced plans to invest $97 million in the city of Chester, most of which will provide infrastructure support. Urban economics

A Local Preschool May Partner with the College to Open New Childcare Center

by Ellen Stewart

October 22, 2026

Trinity Cooperative Day Nursery is exploring a partnership with Swarthmore College to build a new childcare center.

Five Local Municipalities Establish EMS Authority in Wake of Crozer Closure

by Grace Chen

October 22, 2026

Five local municipalities, including Swarthmore, recently established an EMS authority to mitigate strain from Crozer Health closure.

Opinions

Garment of Destiny

by Maria Victoria Almarza

October 29, 2026

Maria Victoria Almarza '28 describes the origins of her personal conception of justice and argues that we must work collectively, at Swarthmore and beyond, to reconcile our views of inmates as “outsiders.”

Weekly Column: Swat Says

Nasrin AhmedandRafi Karpowitz

October 29, 2026

In this edition of Swat Says, students rank Tri-Co mascots, weigh in on the Garnet Weekend and Halloween overlap, and reflect on their caffeine habits.

Should Pennsylvania be more like Mississippi?

by Trajan Finarelli

October 29, 2026

Trajan Finarelli '30 argues that Pennsylvania may have something to learn from Mississippi's recent success in education policy, funding, and support.

Arts

Artist of the Week: Lucia Pachynski-Hoopes ’27 Lets Her Walls Down

by Yijia (Jessica) Qin

October 29, 2026

Actor Lucia Pachynski-Hoopes ’27 on rediscovering the joy of theater through improv and finding balance between embodying characters and being herself.

Shared Space: A Review of ‘What’s the Time Back Home’

by Ari Froehlich

October 29, 2026

A review of “What’s the Time Back Home,” a devised theater performance that looked into the shared experience of international students, featuring Swarthmore students on campus.

‘Why Haven’t You Blown up a Pipeline Yet?’

by Ellie Dowek

October 22, 2026

A review of Daniel Goldhaber’s 2023 film “How to Blow Up a Pipeline” and 2026 director Q&A at the Bryn Mawr Film Institute.

Sports

Athlete of the Week: Joost Almekinders ’27

by Aimee Lee

October 29, 2026

Joost Almekinders ’27 is a senior captain on the Swarthmore men’s soccer team, capping off his collegiate career with a dominant final season after injuries limited him to just three games during his junior year. Hailing from Arlington, VA, he has tallied

USWNT Wins Friendly Against Spain in Chester, PA

by Ava Gizzie

October 29, 2026

A crowd of 18,000 chants in unison to the beat of the fan section drums. It’s the 86th minute of the match, and the U.S. Women’s National Team is down 2-1 to reigning World Cup Champions, Spain. The beat continues. The left

Athlete of the Week: Avery Bloom ’27

by Charlie Watson

October 22, 2026

Senior midfielder Avery Bloom ’27 has been on a roll for Swarthmore field hockey in her final season on the turf. After earning consistent playing time her sophomore year and pushing into the starting lineup as a junior, Bloom has continued her

Features

An Empty-Headed Escape

by Paris Kampel

October 29, 2026

Paris Kampel '27 draws a comic in reflection of her recent escape room experience.

On Dying as an Atheist

by Xinto Xu

October 29, 2026

Xinto Xu '28 shares her reflections on her grandparents' lives and deaths as atheists.

Life at the Edge: Bridge Day, West Virginia

by Ella Walker

October 29, 2026

Ella Walker '28 reflects on her experience at 2026 Bridge Day.

College Removes JVP ‘Solidarity Sukkah’ on Parrish Beach, Citing Conduct Violations

by Daniel Perrin

October 24, 2024

Shortly after 6 a.m. on the morning of Tuesday, Oct 22, Swarthmore College Public Safety disassembled a “Solidarity Sukkah” on Parrish Beach. The removal came at the direction of the administration, which cited a lack of approval for the structure from the

The Crumb Cafe Reopens in Sharples Commons

by Xinto Xu

October 24, 2024

The Crumb Cafe is set to reopen at its new location in Sharples Commons this Friday, Oct. 25, at 8 p.m. following a delay communicated via email to the student body on Sept. 30. In an interview with The Phoenix, Ashley Rehrig

A Bill of Free Speech Rights and Responsibilities for the Swarthmore College Community

by Peter Schmidt

October 24, 2024

I present this statement as a set of debatable points. Responses are welcome. At this moment in the College’s history, when we are at a dangerous crossroads as a liberal arts institution, we need to attempt a clear, brief statement of principles

SEPTA Expands Service and College Discounts Despite Budget Cuts

by Aiperi Bush

October 24, 2024

Going to Philadelphia is an essential aspect of life for many Swarthmore students, especially because the city lies only 30 minutes away from campus. Catching the regional rail is often the easiest way to get to Philadelphia, and recent changes to the

The Phoenix in Conversation with Mark Kuperberg

by Annie Liu

October 24, 2024

Mark Kuperberg has been a professor of economics at Swarthmore College since 1977, becoming one of the college’s most seasoned faculty members. Besides being a graph-loving economist, he is also a newfound novel enthusiast, a 1,000-lap swimmer, and a wanderlust. In 2019,

Emails about Social Media Engagement Cause Faculty Concern over Free Speech

by Lucy Tobier

October 24, 2024

An email sent over the summer by the college’s Bias Incident Response Team (BIRT) to several faculty about a student-run Instagram meme account they were following sparked concerns about academic freedom, which continued into September. The email was sent to seven faculty,

Review: A Glimpse into Aimee Mann’s Music: Pig Iron Theater Company presents “Poor Judge”

by Yijia (Jessica) Qin

October 24, 2024

The stage is set with a simple wooden backdrop, instruments scattered about. Dito van Reigersberg ’94 walks onto the stage, just being himself. Donning a blonde wig and thick-rimmed black glasses he reaches for the mic and, suddenly, he becomes Aimee Mann.

California Students Break from Democrats

by Wyatt Brannon

October 24, 2024

Much ado is made each year about youth participation in politics. In order to boost turnout amongst youngsters, each year California holds a “mock election” in its high schools where students are able to cast votes for each of the issues that

Spotlighting Art Professor Mariel Capanna

by Ivy Lin

October 24, 2024

In a 45-minute conversation with Visiting Art Professor Mariel Capanna, I got a glimpse into her artistic journey, fresco painting process, and personal inspirations. The multidisciplinary artist spoke of her early beginnings at McGill University, where she contributed weekly cartoons to the

A Different Way to Think About Voting

by Atticus Hempel

October 24, 2024

I wonder what would happen if we casted our votes not for the individuals running for office, but for the possible states of our democracy. When we think of this election as two individuals pitted against one another, we risk discounting not

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