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A Look Inside Swarthmore’s 350+ Camera Surveillance Network

April 23, 2026

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A map of the 350+ accessible CCTV cameras on campus and an investigation into who decides to install them, how they're used, and how Swarthmore's transparency compares to other schools.

Swarthmore Borough Passes Sanctuary and Welcoming Resolution

by Xinto Xu

April 23, 2026

Swarthmore Borough adopted a welcoming resolution the week after college student groups

SGO Resolution Urging the Dismissal of Trespassing Charges

Abby GuiseandStudent Government Organization

April 23, 2026

Student Government Organization (SGO) urges the Swarthmore Administration to advocate for the

SEPTA and Swarthmore Borough Begin Discussing Commuter Lot Development

by Lucy Tobier

April 23, 2026

SEPTA, the borough, and the college discuss urban development plan in Swarthmore

‘AI and the Future of Humanity’: Night Owls Discussion with Chloé Bakalar

by Marra Irons

April 23, 2026

OpenAI Chief Ethicist Chloé Bakalar discusses hopes and concerns regarding generative AI

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Ask the Phoenix: Who Decided on the Worthstock Artists?

by Ellen Stewart

April 23, 2026

The Phoenix in Conversation with Lenape Leader, Artisan, Educator, and Activist Denise Bright Dove Ashton-Dunkley

by Kush Kaur

April 23, 2026

Baseball and the Idea of America

by Rafi Karpowitz

April 23, 2026

Old Science Hall Renaming Task Force Unveils Final Steps

by Kush Kaur

April 16, 2026

The committee to rename Old Science Hall approaches the final stages of its work and shares what comes next.

Provost Rich Wicentowski on Overseeing Swarthmore’s Academic Program

by Daniel Perrin

April 16, 2026

Provost Rich Wicentowski talks about his approach to leading Swarthmore's academic programming through strategic planning, faculty interaction, and other college issues.

The Phoenix In Conversation With SGO President- and VP-Elect

by Ellen Stewart

April 16, 2026

The new SGO president- and vice president-elect share their vision and goals for their term, addressing free speech restrictions, a retroactive pass/fail option, and

The Phoenix in Conversation with U.S. Representative Mary Gay Scanlon (D – PA05)

by Daniel Perrin

April 16, 2026

Swarthmore's representative in Congress, Mary Gay Scanlon, discusses the politics of higher education, legislating under Trump, and this political moment.

The Iran War in Context: A Conversation with Professor Ahmad Shokr

Beika LyuandZuyuan Zhou

April 16, 2026

History Professor Ahmad Shokr discusses the larger implications of American intervention in the Middle East.

Opinions

The United States Postal Service Is Dying. What Can We Do?

by Sarai Williams

April 23, 2026

Sarai Williams '29 reflects on the severe financial crisis faced by USPS and the impact it will have on many communities.

Meditations on Meditating

by Leon Leveau

April 23, 2026

Leon Leveau '26 discusses how meditation can help you take a step back from the overwhelming and often uncontrollable sequence of thoughts and actions that dominate our daily lives.

Office Hours: Faculty on How Swarthmore Has Changed

Rafi KarpowitzandNasrin Ahmed

April 16, 2026

In this edition of Office Hours, faculty reflect on how they feel Swarthmore has changed during their time at the college.

Arts

Why Can’t We Have Dog Bed Coffins? Inside JACQUELINE NOVAK: 2026 TOUR

by Yijia (Jessica) Qin

April 23, 2026

An review of a stand-up comedy, Jacqueline Novak: 2026 Tour with all new shows!

Looking Beyond Mayfair: A Brief Reflection on Bridgerton Season 4

by Dalton Mwangi

April 23, 2026

A reflection of the merits and flaws of Bridgerton season 4.

Artist of the Week: Maddie Adams-Miller ’26 on Designing Access

by Alissa Lopes

April 23, 2026

Theater designer Maddie Adams-Miller '26 on the importance of physical and cultural access to art.

Sports

Athlete of the Week: Lydia Morris-Kliment ’27

by Aimee Lee

April 23, 2026

Aimee Ross, co-editor of the Sports Section, in conversation with Lydia Morris-Kliment '27, the outstanding thrower from the Swarthmore Track and Field team.

Chicago Cubs Fan Takes on Citizens Bank Park

by Sydney Ross

April 23, 2026

Sydeny Ross, a steadfast Chicago Cubs fan, recounts her experience watching an MLB baseball game at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia and feeling the agony one inevitably feels as a fan-outsider in Philly sports arenas.

Athlete of the Week: Iris Barone ’26

by Katherine Kerman

April 16, 2026

Katie Kerman: Congratulations on your Centennial Athlete of the Week award and becoming the program’s all-time leader in triples and stolen-bases! Can you take us through those moments when you broke two program records and how you and your team celebrated? Iris

Features

The Moonlit Path

by Megumi Jindo

April 23, 2026

Megumi Jindo '28 reflects on her experience at Swarthmore so far and the passing of the baton in her Kizuna, Japanese club.

Hey Mom

by Corinne Lafont

April 16, 2026

Corinne Lafont '26 writes a touching piece about her Mom in honor of Mother's Day.

Bubble Soccer Brawl

by Paris Kampel

April 16, 2026

Mixed Company, Flamenco, Green Iron Chef, and More

by Jiuxing June Xie

November 3, 2010

Photos from the last week, including the Green Iron Chef competition, a flamenco master class, Student Council board decorations, and more.

How to Share a Bike

by Henrietta Hakes

November 3, 2010

Student Council's revitalized bike program begins this week. It had begun last fall, but was hampered by maintenance difficulties when Swarthmore Cycles went bankrupt.

For Barry Schwartz

by Sahiba Gill

November 3, 2010

Next up we'll be opening the Gazette floor to questions for a Swarthmore professor: Barry Schwartz. He has a popular book and two TED talks, arguing that when we have an overabundance of choices, we end up less happy no matter what

Swarthmore’s Hidden Underbelly

by Steve Dean

November 2, 2010

This week your intrepid marauders adventure into the deepest bowels of Swarthmore’s campus, and they inadvertently stumble upon little-known coincidences in presidential history along with a bitter, decades-long international controversy.

Halloween with the Dean

by Jiuxing June Xie

November 2, 2010

Dean of Students Liz Braun and Student Council sponsored a Halloween celebration at Braun's house on Friday. See pictures of Braun, Martin Warner, and many others in costumes, pumpkin carving, and more.

Swarthmore College Democrats and Young America’s Foundation Want You To Vote

by Swarthmore College Democrats

November 2, 2010

Today, millions of Americans will head to the polls to elect senators, congressmen, governors and local representatives. You should be among those who participate in our grand electoral tradition.

Bike Share, Halloween Party, and Meal Points in the Ville

by Nick Gettino

November 1, 2010

StuCo discussed the bike share program, problems with cleanup following Saturday's Halloween party, and plans to investigate the costs associated with allowing students to use meal points in the ville.

Writing Center Establishes New Program in Chester

by Angela Meng

October 31, 2010

The Writing Center has launched a new program on writing workshops in Chester at the College Access Center, which provides a variety of free services for preparing students for college. In this new project, three Writing Associates conduct weekly workshops with a

Dare 2 Soar Loses Columbus Site, Gains Chester High

by Monika Zaleska

October 28, 2010

Dare 2 Soar, which provides tutoring and mentoring to Chester youth, has discontinued their Columbus Elementary School site, while trying to launch a new site at Chester High School.

Martin Warner Answers Your Questions

by Sahiba Gill

October 28, 2010

And here we have it: answers to your most fruitful questions -- about the Crum Regatta, classes, syllabi, and where to make out -- straight from our registrar’s often lushly mustachioed mouth.

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