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Haverford Professor Arrested, Charged with Online Harassment and Intimidation

Ellen StewartandZephyr Weinreich

October 8, 2026

News

A Haverford professor was arrested for cyberstalking and threatening a Jewish coworker and their family.

College Releases Annual Safety Report: 81% Decrease in Alcohol Violations, Decrease in Reported Hate Crimes

by Xinto Xu

October 8, 2026

Takeaways from the Department of Public Safety’s annual report.

Seven Years After Disbanding Fraternities, Swarthmore Reckons with ‘Cornell 7’

by Alexandra Pryplesh

October 8, 2026

Swarthmore students react to the recent sexual assault allegations at Cornell University

Local Bakery Pastry Pants Closes Its Doors

by Reina Jones

October 8, 2026

Pastry Pants, a bakery in Swarthmore town center, closed its doors after

The ‘Cornell 7’ Are Not Exceptional. At Swarthmore We Know That All Too Well

by Patricia Quimby-Moro

October 8, 2026

Patricia Quimby '28 argues that even after the disbanding of fraternities on

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PHOEBEDELPHIA! Phoebe Bridgers’ ‘The Lost Tour’ Takes South Philly by Storm

by Erin Picken

October 8, 2026

Athlete of the Week: Melissa Eyer ’28

by Aimee Lee

October 8, 2026

The Garnet Letter: You’re Using Hinge Wrong — In Defense of Dating Apps

by Lucretia Thott

October 8, 2026

News

The Phoenix in Conversation with Brian Goldstein on Newly Published Book

by Tyler Li

October 8, 2026

Dr. Brian Goldstein speaks with The Phoenix about his new biography of a revolutionary Black architect.

New Hall Honoree Morgan Was Denied Tenure in 1976

by Ella Walker

October 1, 2026

The recently renamed Edley-Morgan Hall honors Kathryn L. Morgan, a former professor who was previously denied tenure, which had sparked intense debate on campus.

Survivor’s Collective Secures New CAPS Position

Zephyr WeinreichandVictoria Soto

October 1, 2026

Patricia Quimby ’28 discusses how the Swarthmore Survivors’ Collective advocated for a new Survivor Services Specialist role on the CAPS team.

Associate Professor of Chinese Qiaomei Tang on Returning to Swarthmore and Timeless Emotions

Yamu XiandEllen Stewart

October 1, 2026

The Phoenix interviews Associate Professor of Modern Languages and Literatures (Chinese) Qiaomei Tang on her new position, research, and teaching goals.

News Brief: Dr. Chyna Hart, New Associate Director in OSE

by Reina Jones

October 1, 2026

Swarthmore College hires Dr. Chyna Hart to succeed Ben Shalk as Associate Director of Student Activities and Leadership.

Opinions

Dear Cornell: Here’s What We Did, It’s Your Turn Now

Alice ShefferandMaeve Noble

October 8, 2026

Alice Sheffer '30 and Maeve Noble '30 argue that post hoc punishments for perpetrators of sexual violence should not be a solution to broader problem, and Cornell should take a lesson from Swarthmore and disband fraternities on campus.

Weekly Column: Swat Says

Nasrin AhmedandRafi Karpowitz

October 8, 2026

In this edition of Swat Says, students share their views on the Phoenix, weigh in on the closure of Pastry Pants, and look back on bouts of food poisoning at the dining hall.

Office Hours: Faculty on What Makes a Good Writer

Rafi KarpowitzandNasrin Ahmed

October 1, 2026

Swarthmore faculty share thoughts and advice on writing, and discuss their own strategies for how to write in both academic and creative contexts.

Arts

Artist of the Week Oliver Kim ’27 Plays the Biggest, Brassiest Thing

by Yijia (Jessica) Qin

October 8, 2026

Trombonist Oliver Kim ’27 embraces the spontaneity of life in his jazz music

‘The Black Cowboy’: Cooper Series Film Premieres on Campus

by Ben Waters

October 8, 2026

Filmmaker Charles Perry premiered his documentary “The Black Cowboy” as part of the 2026 Cooper Series.

Artist of the Week: Joe Fox ’27 on Actually Being an Athlete, Laughing, and Making Bad Theater

by Ari Froehlich

October 1, 2026

Actor Joe Fox ’27 ties together their love for theater and swim through community and finding joy in happy failures

Sports

A Day in the Life of a Volleyball Player

by Mailey Wang

October 8, 2026

Before arriving at Swarthmore, I thought I knew what being a collegiate student-athlete would look like. Although most of the basics are as expected, there are many small thrills and daily traditions ingrained in my life that I would never have anticipated

Introducing Interim Athletic Director Harleigh Chwastyk: A New Role, the Same Values

by Aimee Lee

October 1, 2026

New Interim Athletic Director Harleigh Chwastky sits down with The Phoenix

Athlete of the Week: Charlotte Martin ’28

by Charlie Watson

October 1, 2026

Charlotte Martin ’28 is a junior runner for the Swarthmore women’s cross country team. Hailing from Southlake, TX, Martin led the Garnet with a 17th-place finish at the Haverford Main Line Invitational event on Friday, Sept. 18. She ran a personal-record time

Features

On Living Liminally

by Kush Kaur

October 8, 2026

Kush Kaur ’28 reflects on her relationship with her Nani ma’s house — a place intertwined with her hometown, past, family, and sense of self.

Concert Chaos

by Paris Kampel

October 8, 2026

Paris Kampel '27 draws a comic in reflection of recently attending a Jane Remover concert.

Stockholm: January and February in The Water City

by Ava Gizzie

October 1, 2026

Ava Gizzie '27 shares photos of a snow-covered Stockholm they took last winter.

Updates on StuCo Long-Term Goals

by Nick Gettino

April 12, 2011

As the semester nears its end, Student Council members are taking a critical look at their long-term goals. While some objectives are coming to a close, others are being extended to next semester for further revision and work.

Mr. Swarthmore 2011

by Jiuxing June Xie

April 12, 2011

Photos from last weekend's search for Mr. Swarthmore, hosted by LASS.

Lacrosse, Tennis, Vertigo-go, Senior Speak-Off

by Elèna Ruyter

April 12, 2011

Photos from last week's lacrosse and tennis games, the Senior Speak-Off, Arts and Social Change workshops, Vertigo-go, and Richmond Comedy Swatdown events.

Bell Sing, Love Walk, and More

by Jiuxing June Xie

April 11, 2011

Photos from last weekend's Love Walk, the SixteenFeet Bell Sing, the Arabic Ensemble's performance, and more.

Sustainability Director, Panel on Assault, and Academic Support

by Nick Gettino

April 11, 2011

Student Council discussed their letter in support of appointing a sustainability director, an event reflecting on last weekend's assault, and their progress on the Gary Okihiro talk about Ethnic Studies.

Dating For Intelligent People Who Want More Information: A Less Insulting Dating for Dummies

by Kat Clark

April 11, 2011

This is Swarthmore, so pretty much anything can be considered a date – walks through the Crum, lectures, even study time. But if you’re worried about being friend-zoned, your best bet is probably to suggest an activity that is not on campus.

List Gallery: Mildred B. Miller Exhibition and Art Sale

by Kat Clark

April 8, 2011

The List Gallery held an opening reception Thursday evening for its four-day exhibition and sale of selected works by noted Pennsylvanian Impressionist Mildred B. Miller (1892-1964). Over 30 works of art will be exhibited in media including oil, pastel, drawing, and etching.

Swarthmore Admits 15% of Largest Applicant Pool Ever

by Henrietta Hakes

April 7, 2011

The admissions office has admitted the class of 2015 out of a record number of applicants. The exact make-up of the class will not be known until more prospective students send in their replies.

Tips for Genderfuck

by Kat Clark

April 7, 2011

The DART Directors and PA Coordinators give some tips for staying safe (and having fun) at Genderfuck.

Reports of Saturday Night Assault lead to Criticism of Administration, Concern for Genderfuck

by Kat Clark

April 6, 2011

Shortly after midnight on Saturday night, a Swarthmore student and a friend of his from the University of Pennsylvania were attacked by a group of at least six teenagers. The two students were hospitalized overnight, though neither student was gravely injured. The

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