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A History of Welcome and Withdrawal at Swarthmore’s Presidential Home

by Zephyr Weinreich

March 26, 2026

News

Archival research and oral histories reveal the evolution of the Swarthmore president's house from 1879 to 2026.

How Val Smith Should Spend the Rest of Her Presidency

by The Editorial Board

March 26, 2026

The Phoenix's Editorial Board encourages Pres. Val Smith to spend her remaining

7.4% of Applicants Admitted to College for Second Year in a Row

by Xinto Xu

March 26, 2026

Swarthmore College announces its Class of 2030 admissions results, showing the lowest

Statement from ENLACE on Surveillance, Discipline, and Institutional Power at Swarthmore

by Clara Ximena Villalba

March 26, 2026

Clara Ximena Villalba ’26, writing on behalf of Swarthmore’s ENLACE, criticizes the

Board Approves 5.75% Tuition Increase for 2026-27 Academic Year, Aid Packages To Absorb Increase

by Kush Kaur

March 26, 2026

Swarthmore College increases its tuition by 5.75% and total student charges by

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College Withdraws Proposed Amendment for Cunningham Fields Development Plan

by Ellen Stewart

March 26, 2026

‘Bartók’s Monster’ Review: Music’s Relationship with the Abstract

by Kaito Stohr

March 26, 2026

The Phoenix in Conversation with New Media Mayor Joi Washington

by Daniel Perrin

March 26, 2026

Dr. Sophia Rodrieguez on Undocumented Students and Education Reform

by Cameron Alleyne

March 26, 2026

Sophia Rodriguez delivers a lecture on her sociological research on immigrant students in K-12 schools

Political Science Department Adopts Grade Policy for Introductory Courses

by Ellen Stewart

March 26, 2026

A new policy in the political science department aims to combat grade inflation

The Phoenix in Conversation with Swarthmore Borough Mayor Conlen Booth

by Zephyr Weinreich

March 19, 2026

Swarthmore Mayor and Fire Department Chief Conlen Booth describes his new role as mayor.

Over 400% Increase in Alcohol Referrals from 2023 to 2024, Latest Report Shows

by Ella Walker

March 19, 2026

Swarthmore College saw a significant surge in reported liquor law violations last year, which, according to the Associate Director of Student Wellness, was not

Lunch with Faculty: Professor Dominic Tierney on the War in Iran

by James Shelton

March 19, 2026

Swarthmore's political science faculty discuss the historical context and hypothetical implications of the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran

Opinions

Weekly Column: Swat Says

by Rafi Karpowitz

March 26, 2026

In this edition of Swat Says, students share their thoughts on March Madness, discuss PubSafe's approach to alcohol on campus, and reveal their homework habits.

SASS Stands Against College Surveillance Tactics Used on Black Students

by Alx Dow

March 19, 2026

Alx Dow '27, writing on behalf of Swarthmore’s Afro-American Student Society, highlights the college's recent tactics of surveillance used against student protestors and the historical lineage of similar repression.

‘It’s a Long Journey:’ Michael B. Jordan and The Recognition of Black Excellence at the Academy Awards

by Nasrin Ahmed

March 19, 2026

Opinions Editor Nasrin Ahmed '28 comments on Michael B. Jordan's recent Oscar victory and the historical exclusion of Black artists from the Academy Awards.

Arts

Artist of the Week Emery Dong ’27: The Personality Through the Painting

by William Gomez

March 26, 2026

Visual Artist Emery Dong '27 discusses his creative philosophy and its evolution over time.

Finding Eusexua: FKA twigs at Madison Square Garden

by Alissa Lopes

March 26, 2026

A review of FKA twigs Body High tour at Madison Square Garden — her first ever arena show.

Philadelphia Theatre Company’s ‘Caesar’: What Happens After the Tyrant Falls

by Yijia (Jessica) Qin

March 19, 2026

A review of the Philadelphia Theatre Company’s production of "Ceasar."

Sports

Athlete of the Week: Leor Kedar ’28

by Aimee Lee

March 26, 2026

Sophomore baseball player Leor Kedar ’28 is a must-watch when he steps up to the plate. On the Garnet’s Spring Break trip to South Carolina, where they faced four teams across seven games, Kedar racked up eleven runs, eighteen hits, twelve Runs

Thank You, Swarthmore Women’s Soccer

by Isa Specchierla

March 26, 2026

Swarthmore Soccer senior Isa Specchierla reflects on her time with the team During this past Winter Break, 30 minutes into playing in a Sunday adult league pick-up game (as a washed-up, now-retired senior collegiate athlete does), I was hit with an overwhelming

Swarthmore Baseball Takes on Spring Break Competition

by Charlie Watson

March 19, 2026

While most students use their week of Spring Break to travel home, visit friends around the world, or party it up in Europe or the Caribbean, Swarthmore’s spring athletes are never afforded this luxury. With the spring season in full swing by

Features

Chabad’s Mega Shabbat: Connecting Campus

by Jeremy Weinstein-Sears

March 26, 2026

Jeremy Weinstein-Sears '28 covers on Swarthmore's Chabad celebration for Mega Shabbat.

Pigeon Perils

by Paris Kampel

March 26, 2026

Why All the Hate? ML Isn’t That Bad!

by Claire Chin

March 26, 2026

Claire Chin '28 reflects what it is like to dorm at Mary Lyons.

Aleppan Spice

by Sahiba Gill

February 24, 2011

Today's dish is Mahshe (MAH-shee), a Syrian stuffed zucchini dish straight from the northern Syrian city of Aleppo, where Clara spent the summer studying Arabic and eating as much as she could.

Travis Pollen ’12 Breaks National Records, Sets Sights on Paralympic Games

by Victor Brady

February 23, 2011

The games of the 14th Paralympics will open on August 29th, 2012 in London. With a few more races like those he swam this past weekend, Travis Pollen ’12 may have the opportunity to represent the United States in those games.

Major Changes Planned for this Year’s Orientation

by Nick Gettino

February 23, 2011

This year's Orientation for first-year and transfer students will look substantiallygt different from those of years past. The most dramatic decisions are shifts to the way CA groups are organized, which will result in a drastic decrease in the number of CAs

What Happened to the Sliced Tomatoes at Sharples?

by Nick Gettino

February 22, 2011

Some Sharples-goers may have noticed a reduction in fresh produce at Sharples. At the sandwich bar, the sliced tomatoes have disappeared and been replaced with pickled peppers or onions. Tomatoes were also missing from Patty-Grilla Bar and Burger Bar and fewer fresh

Eugene Lang Celebration, Basketball, Worker’s Rights Rally, And More

by Jiuxing June Xie

February 22, 2011

Photos from the last week, including Saturday's celebration of Eugene Lang '38, a tribute to professor emirita Kathryn Morgan, the Vagina Monologues, and more.

Week of 2/13

by Victor Brady

February 22, 2011

Records set by Swarthmore swimmers and basketball players last week.

Bike Share, Bagged Lunch, Co-op, and Long-Term Goals

by Abir Varma

February 21, 2011

Student Council discussed how to enforce Bike Share rules, a survey on bagged lunches, its long-term goals, and more.

Swarthmore’s Website to be Redesigned

by Nick Gettino

February 18, 2011

The Communications and ITS Departments plan to update the Swarthmore website’s homepage by early next year. The website hasn’t been redesigned in about six years and according to Nancy Nicely, Director of Communications, “websites don’t have a long shelf life.”

Swarthmore’s Culture of Silence: Addressing Mental Health on Campus

by Nick Gettino

February 18, 2011

Recently, Yale College senior Julia Lurie published an article in the Huffington Post that piqued our serious interest and concern. In her piece, entitled "Everyone’s Battle: Confronting College Depression,” she describes her battle with anxiety, insomnia, and depression -- a battle she

Rob LaMoy, Middlebury Exchange Student and Quidditch Pioneer

by Nick Gettino

February 17, 2011

Rob LaMoy, a junior at Middlebury College, is spending a semester here at Swarthmore. LaMoy plays Quidditch at Middlebury, the birthplace and epicenter of collegiate Quidditch, and is hoping to start a team at Swarthmore. The Gazette sat down with him before

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