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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.

The P.E. Requirement Needs to Be Abolished Immediately

by Sahiba Gill

February 1, 2010

We need an independent body to determine whether a P.E. requirement is really necessary or not. If we don’t get one, hundreds of already fit people with very busy schedules will continue to be dragooned into taking ping-pong and bowling at inconvenient

Men’s Swimming Defeats Gettysburg On Senior Day

by Victor Brady

February 1, 2010

On senior day and in their final home meet of the season, Swarthmore men’s and women’s swim teams took on the Gettysburg Bullets on Saturday, with the Garnet men besting the Bullets 117-88, but the women falling 111-94.

Ying Li Exhibits Paintings, Lectures on Life

by Cindy Lin

February 1, 2010

Artist Ying Li, whose work is being exhibited in the List Gallery through the end of February, gave a lecture on Thursday, followed by a reception in the gallery. She lived through China's Cultural Revolution and, after spending years painting propaganda for

Swatties Humzah Soofi and Sami El-Dalati To Replace Kelly Wilcox This Week

by Angela Meng

February 1, 2010

This upcoming Thursday, Humzah Soofi '10 and Sami El-Dalati '10 are set to formally replace Kelly Wilcox '97, the Assistant Director of Student Life and Academic Advisor in the Dean's Office. Soofi and El-Dalati, who have completed the required number of credits

Haiti Relief, Dean of Students, and ‘Tea with StuCo’

by Nick Gettino

February 1, 2010

Student Council discussed the Haiti relief effort on campus, the decision to ban the Daily Gazette and Phoenix from reporting on candidate interviews for Dean of Students, and campus activities for the semester.

Rap and Rides

by Allie Lee

January 28, 2010

Hey, Swatties, it’s that time of the week again. I know you’ve been eagerly anticipating the very moment when you could click this link and see what is in store for you this weekend. Anticipate no longer!

Committee Bars Q&A Coverage for Dean’s Search

by The Editorial Board

January 28, 2010

The second candidate for Dean of Students will be speaking at Swarthmore tonight. We encourage you to attend, because you will not be able to read our coverage of the event. The administration has forbidden the student press, including the Gazette and

Men’s Basketball Back In Playoff Contention with 60-48 Win Over McDaniel

by Victor Brady

January 27, 2010

Just four days after defeating the Gettysburg Bullets, then the top team in the Centennial Conference, the Swarthmore Garnet men’s basketball team continued its recent stretch of strong play, earning its first winning streak of the year in Wednesday night’s victory over

When America Does Good Things in the World, People Appreciate it

by Sahiba Gill

January 27, 2010

So dark are the events in Haiti that it might seem foolish and insensitive to attempt to salvage something positive from the rubble. But it is important that we recognize the valuable efforts of American aid workers and the gratitude and support

Goodman ’10’s Play Brings Loves, Laughs, and Swordfish

by Henrietta Hakes

January 27, 2010

_Eats Shoots and Ladders_, which is Sam Goodman '10's Honors Playwriting thesis and directed by visiting artist Rebecca Wright, will be staged this weekend. The play is "an experiment with style" that attempts to take relatable life experiences and exaggerate them, focusing

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