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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.

Letter to Students on Pakistani Flood Relief

by Swarthmore Hillel

September 20, 2010

Over the past several weeks, we have watched as the flooding in Pakistan has devastated the lives of millions of people. In the coming days, Swarthmore Hillel, the Muslim Students Association, Deshi, and Swarthmore Asian Organization will be working in partnership to

A Conversation with Departing Catholic Advisor, Father Ed

by Angela Meng

September 17, 2010

Father Ed Windhaus, the Catholic Advisor for the religion communities at the Tri-Consortium, announced this week that he would be leaving this week for a new post as Pastor of St. James Parish for a community in Montgomery County. Father Ed has

A Brief History of the Inn at Swarthmore Project

by Stuart Hain

September 16, 2010

Vice President for Facilities and Services Stu Hain speaks on the history of the Inn project.

Swarthmore Students Contribute to Growing Chester Youth Court

by Monika Zaleska

September 16, 2010

Chester Youth Court is a youth program geared towards high school students in Chester High School to serve as an alternative to the traditional structure of discipline in a school. Not only does it empower these students, but CYC also inspires students

Proposed Inn Discussed at Town Meeting

by Nick Gettino

September 15, 2010

On Saturday, community members from the Borough of Swarthmore gathered at the Swarthmore Friends Meetinghouse to hold a dialogue regarding the proposed Swarthmore Town Center West.

New Gender and Sexuality Studies Course Sparks Interesting Dialogues

by Mihika Srivastava

September 15, 2010

This semester’s Current Topics in Gender and Sexuality Studies course, subtitled “Theories and Representations of Orgasms,” has attracted many students, including freshmen as well as Gender and Sexuality Studies special majors. Taught by visiting professor Anna Ward, the course is a discussion

Imoleayo S. Abel ’14 Talks about Being a USAP Student

by Cindy Lin

September 15, 2010

Imoleayo S. Abel is an international student from Nigeria who has been introduced to the Swarthmore community through the US Student Achievers Program, which allows international students to study abroad in the United States. The Gazette sat down with Abel to ask

Mahjong, Soccer, Town Meetings, and Career Services

by Jiuxing June Xie

September 14, 2010

Pictures from the last week, including the mandala in McCabe, Friends of Taiwan's mahjong study break, the second men's soccer game, the town meeting on the Inn project, and Career Service's recent Parlor Party.

An Opt-In Gazette List Would Harm the Community

by The Editorial Board

September 14, 2010

The Student Council survey distributed this week contains a question which is of existential importance for the Daily Gazette: whether it will be allowed to continue its opt-out policy for students on its mailing list, or be forced to change to an

Avilash Pahi ’13 Spends Summer on Library for the Disabled in Calcutta

by Sinan Kazaklar

September 13, 2010

Avilash Pahi '13 spent his summer furnishing a library in Calcutta for students with learning disabilities through a grant from the Lang Center. He hopes to be able to continue this work moving forward.

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