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Title IX Office Broaches Trans Rights on Campus, Perceived Shortcomings at SGO Town Hall

February 12, 2026

News

Leaders from the Title IX Office, the GSC, and Student Health and Wellness addressed student questions and discussed controversial issues on campus surrounding Title IX.

Swarthmore Staff Navigates Demands of Winter Storm Fern

by Kush Kaur

February 12, 2026

Kaur '28 talks to workers across the college about how they adapted

Nine Takeaways from The Phoenix’s Fall ’25 Faculty and Student Polls

Daniel PerrinandRafi Karpowitz

February 12, 2026

Editor-in-Chief Daniel Perrin and Opinions Editor Rafi Karpowitz examine several key takeaways

Baila Sin Miedo, Ama Sin Miedo: Latinidad, Love, and Unity at Super Bowl LX

by Alissa Lopes

February 12, 2026

Alissa Lopes '29 reviews Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime show.

Swarthmore Religious Advisors Reflect on Spirituality in the Current Moment

Michael RambergandHojin ParkandMordi WolfandAlison Schuettinger

February 12, 2026

Swarthmore religious advisors offer their thoughts and reflections on finding meaning and

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The Phoenix in Conversation with Dirt Farm Books Owner John Mclntyre

Darius KimandAlma Greenfield

February 12, 2026

Commemorating Black History: Chef Ramsey’s Cooking Class

by Cameron Alleyne

February 12, 2026

Philadelphia Activists and Lawmakers Join ‘ICE Out’ Movement

by Xinto Xu

February 5, 2026

Xu '28 heads to Philadelphia to cover the growing local movement against ICE in the streets and in City Hall.

Swarthmore Planning Commission Meeting Highlights Conflict on Cunningham Plan

by Lucy Tobier

February 5, 2026

Conflict has arisen between the college and some Swarthmore residents over the development of Cunningham Fields.

Swarthmore Resilience Committee Hosts Teach-In Against ICE Brutality

by Xinto Xu

February 5, 2026

A group of Swarthmore students organized a walk-out and teach-in against ICE as nationwide tensions rise.

Colin Quinn Promoted to Executive Director of Public Safety

by Ellen Stewart

February 5, 2026

Stewart '27 reports on Public Safety's new Executive Director and shares more about what his tenure may bring.

‘Degrees, Debt, and the University’ Panel on Campus

by Annika Petras

February 5, 2026

Aydelotte Senior Associate Director Andy Hines hosts panel on the socioeconomic precarity of the modern university.

Opinions

In this edition of Swat Says, students share their opinions on the upcoming Screw Your Roommate Valentine's tradition, reveal their thoughts on the weekend's Super Bowl and halftime show, and discuss how they're celebrating Black History Month (and name their three favorite Black people).

Corinne Critiques: Sci Cafe

by Corinne Lafont

February 12, 2026

Corinne Lafont '26 encourages you to go out of your comfort zone and stop by Sci Cafe for an array of tasty snacks.

Letter from the Editor: How We See Our Role on Campus

by Daniel Perrin

February 5, 2026

Editor-in-Chief Daniel Perrin '27 shares his vision for The Phoenix this semester and going forward.

Arts

Artist of the Week Matthew Shiley ’26: Making the Familiar Strange

by Yijia (Jessica) Qin

February 12, 2026

Jessica (Yijia) Qin '28 interviews photographer Matthew Shiley '26 on his unique way of photographing the world around him.

The Beauty of Train Dreams (And Why It Deserves to Win Best Picture)

by Olivia Huang

February 12, 2026

Olivia Huang '29 argues that "Train Dreams" deserves the Oscar for Best Picture.

In the Spirit of Nostalgia: Friday at Six Concert Series Featuring Mel Hsu

by Vivian Li

February 5, 2026

Vivian Li '29 reviews Mel Hsu's performance, which took place on January 30th.

Sports

For When Your Body Stops You

by Corinne Lafont

February 12, 2026

If we’ve talked in the last year, you probably know I’m in marathon training. For almost a year, I’ve maintained a weekly 40-mile-plus training schedule. It’s something I’m consistent about because I love the hobby. I don’t run for physical gains or

Athlete of the Week: Theo Teszler ’28

by Katherine Kerman

February 12, 2026

Theo Teszler ’28, hailing from Newton, MA, is a sophomore who is coming off a superb first-year induction into college track and field. The sprinter boasts a 48.31-second program-record performance in the 400-meter race. While carrying out this career best in the

Haruki Murakami’s Memoir on Running

by Katherine Kerman

February 5, 2026

As a fervent member of Haruki Murakami’s cult following, my interest was piqued when I learned of his self-coined “somewhat of a memoir” focused on his running journey. I first encountered this book much, much after its 2007 release because it is

Features

Comic: Frosty Frenzy

by Paris Kampel

February 12, 2026

Corinne’s Crossword: Valentine’s

by Corinne Lafont

February 12, 2026

‘We Can’t Bring Ourselves to Washington, Right?’ Personal Reflections on Congresswoman Scanlon’s Chester Town Hall

by Georgianna Harpole

February 5, 2026

Interesting observations and reflections from a recent town hall with U.S. Representative Mary Gay Scanlon.

Swarthmore Athletics Weekly Recap:

by Sophia Vesely

November 16, 2023

Volleyball: Swarthmore College: 0, Johns Hopkins University: 3 Swarthmore volleyball traveled to Johns Hopkins University for the Centennial Conference semifinals on Friday evening. The Garnet narrowly lost all three sets: 25-21 in the first, 25-19 in the second, and 25-18 in the

Pub Safe vs Pub Nite: Reconsidering Party Policing at Swarthmore

by The Editorial Board

November 9, 2023

A typical feature of a night out at Swarthmore is the fearful invocation of “Pub Safe,” the common name for the college’s Public Safety department. One would think this would be to ask for emergency help with an intoxicated friend or safety

The Phoenix in Conversation with Jamelle Bouie on Higher Education, Journalism, and Civic Engagement

by Daniel Perrin

November 9, 2023

After New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie spoke at the department of political science’s annual Gilbert Lecture, and a busy day on Swarthmore’s campus, he spoke to The Phoenix about higher education, journalism, and civic engagement. Below is an edited transcript. Daniel

Journalist and Commentator Jamelle Bouie Reframes the Political Fundamentals for the Swarthmore Community

by Daniel Perrin

November 9, 2023

On Tuesday, Nov. 7, New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie reflected on the status of democracy today and its historical context for the annual Gilbert Lecture. The talk took place in Kohlberg Hall’s Scheuer Room and was hosted by the department of

President Val Smith Welcomes Campus Input on New Strategic Plan

Sharvari TatacharandKenn Jiang

November 9, 2023

On Oct. 27, President Valerie Smith requested campus community feedback on the college’s current draft of its new strategic plan: Sustainable Swarthmore. Smith acknowledged that while the college has been developing the plan over the past eighteen months, Sustainable Swarthmore is still

How Robert Zemeckis’ Contact (1997) Explores Creation

by Corinne Lafont

November 9, 2023

Robert Zemeckis’ Contact (1997) raises several questions about creation. Instead of the universe’s inception, the movie focuses on the beginning of extraterrestrial life and first contact. Ellie Arroway, the protagonist, constructs a device to meet aliens. When she finally sees them, the

Artist of the Week Olivia Han ’25 on Being Human

by Corinne Lafont

November 9, 2023

A few weeks ago, when I was walking into American Politics, Olivia Han ’25 approached me, asking if she could be an Artist of the Week. Fully convinced that she was a theater major (she very much is not), I was slightly

Minimalist Art

by Carlotta Piantanida

November 9, 2023

Contemporary movements extend the limits of what can be considered art by pushing the boundaries of canonically accepted forms. Minimalist art, also known as literal art, fought to create a more theatrical stage, one that puts both art and viewer on the

Everything You Need to Know Before Swarthmore Women’s Soccer Heads to the NCAAs This Weekend

by Macie Mangini

November 9, 2023

After an upsetting 1-0 loss to Franklin and Marshall College in the semifinal game of the Centennial Conference tournament last Friday, the Swarthmore women’s soccer team, including myself, have been crossing our fingers for three days straight. This loss stripped our ability

Swarthmore College: It’s Now or Never on Listening to Your Community

by Melanie Zelle

November 9, 2023

This week is a potentially momentous one in the history of Swarthmore College. The petition to unionize, signed by an overwhelming majority of resident assistants (RAs) and filed on Monday with the federal government, guarantees a referendum on the topic, likely in

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