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‘Hundreds’ of Acts of Graffiti Spray-Painted Across Campus, Extensive Cleaning Work Ensues

May 2, 2026

News

"Hundreds of acts of vandalism" occurred early morning Friday May 1. The Phoenix captured the before-and-after as a significant cleaning effort rolled out.

Val Smith Sits Down for Spring Interview with The Phoenix

by Daniel Perrin

April 30, 2026

President Val Smith reflects on her presidency, her goals for the rest

Spring ’26 Student Body Poll Results

Rafi KarpowitzandDaniel Perrin

April 30, 2026

The Phoenix releases the results of its third semesterly survey of the

Spring ’26 Faculty Poll Results

Daniel PerrinandRafi Karpowitz

April 30, 2026

The Phoenix releases the results of its second semesterly poll of the

The Phoenix in Conversation with Robert Putnam ’63

by Zephyr Weinreich

April 30, 2026

Robert Putnam '63 charts his evolution from aspiring engineer to political scientist

Latest Stories

Swarthmore Needs a CCTV Committee

by The Editorial Board

April 30, 2026

Ask The Phoenix: What’s The Status of Current Campus Construction Projects?

by Xinto Xu

April 30, 2026

College Data Reveals Seven-Fold Increase in Disability Accommodations Since 2011

by Daniel Perrin

April 30, 2026

News

Generative AI Pervades Higher Education: Here’s How Three Institutions Responded

Zephyr WeinreichandThe Collegiate Journalism Network (TCJN)

April 30, 2026

Zephyr Weinreich joins journalists from Emporia State University and Oberlin College to report on AI usage and policy across institutions.

Campus Discussions: How Swarthmore is Thinking About AI

by Nina Sablan

April 30, 2026

Nina Sablan conveys wide-ranging campus opinions on AI usage.

A Look Inside Swarthmore’s 350+ Camera Surveillance Network

Ella WalkerandDaniel Perrin

April 23, 2026

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 Borough Passes Sanctuary and Welcoming Resolution

by Xinto Xu

April 23, 2026

Swarthmore Borough adopted a welcoming resolution the week after college student groups organized "No ICE Week" events.

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 Town.

Opinions

The College Needs a Reset: A Letter From Faculty

by Undersigned Faculty

April 30, 2026

A collection of faculty reflect on the college’s repression of student activism.

Seniors Reflect: ‘There Can and Must Be a Better Swarthmore College’

by Anonymous Students

April 30, 2026

A group of anonymous seniors reflect on the failings they've witnessed and been affected by during their time at Swarthmore and provide a vision and imperative for a better future.

Genocide and What’s Left of ‘Faith in the Institution’

by Lucas Meyer-Lee

April 30, 2026

Lucas Meyer-Lee '23 reflects on the college's changing response to student activism on campus.

Arts

‘Wilderness Generation’ Review: A Family Reunion That Doesn’t Quite Hit Home

by Alissa Lopes

April 30, 2026

A review of James Ijames' new play "Wilderness Generation," including commentary from the playwright.

Where Does Acting End And Begin? — A Review of ‘Circle Mirror Transformation’

by Joanna Hong

April 30, 2026

A review of Kana Nagata '26's Senior Honors Directing Thesis, "Circle Mirror Transformation"

Recommendations From the Editorial Board Vol 5.

Daniel PerrinandElla WalkerandMaya LevineandSarah Cymrot

April 30, 2026

Read about Copy and Upper Editors' recommendations!

Sports

Athlete of the Week: Lola Diaz ’26

by Katherine Kerman

April 30, 2026

Lola Diaz ’26, hailing from Portland, OR, and Marbella, Spain, has been an integral part of the Swarthmore women’s tennis team for the past four years. She has been awarded All-Centennial First Team Singles (2024) and All-Centennial First-Team Doubles (2024) and has

Some Thoughts I Had While Running the Wilmington, DE, Half-Marathon

by Katherine Kerman

April 30, 2026

As I turned the corner and entered the underpass around mile three of the Wilmington Marathon, the road became dark and wet, and a runner behind me shouted, trying to be witty, “beware of the needles.” But as you can imagine, this

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.

Features

In Defense of Hobbs

by Kush Kaur

April 30, 2026

Kush Kaur '29 reflects on experience at Hobbs Cafe.

Reflections from a Graduating Senior

by Maya Levine

April 30, 2026

Maya Levine '26 reflects on her years at Swarthmore.

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.

Dean Search Q&A with Someone, from Somewhere, Expressing Some Opinions

by The Editorial Board

April 1, 2010

A candidate to become the next Dean of Students who may or may not be enthusiastic to be our next Dean of Students may or may not have spoken with students at the Kohlberg Coffee Bar last night.

Dana Bans Pizzas in Bid to Be the Healthier Danawell Dorm

by The Editorial Board

April 1, 2010

After the Housing Committee banned smoking in Hallowell, the Dana RAs and interested residents convened an emergency meeting and debated about unhealthy options to ban in Dana. One Dana RA explained, "Dana has always had a pristine reputation and is always looking

Earthlust’s GreenApril Campaign to Focus on Regulating Students’ Bowels

by Kat Clark

April 1, 2010

In the aftermath of Earthlust's successful GreenMarch campaign that focused on environmental justice, Earthlust has decided to continue their activist momentum in GreenApril, by touching an intimate part of students' lives: their bowel movements.

Sharples Introduces “Airplain” Bar

by The Editorial Board

April 1, 2010

A whiff of change is in the air in Sharples this year. Aside from changing the name of “Patio Bar,” the ski-lodge-turned-dining hall also introduced an innovative new bar: "Airplain" Snacks.

Swarthmore Admits Five Na’vi for Class of 2014

by The Editorial Board

April 1, 2010

For next year's incoming class, Swatties may be confused seeing several Na'vi students walking around. However, Swatties should have no fear. The Na'vi are not here to fight; rather, they are just as eager and passionate as other Swatties in getting a

The Truth About The Truth

by Sahiba Gill

April 1, 2010

As many of you will no doubt remember, there was some controversy in the comments section of my last column about whether my column title, "The Truth" was meant ironically or not. Here's the answer.

Garnet Quidditch Brings Home Regional Cup

by The Editorial Board

April 1, 2010

Last night, Swarthmore's newest athletic team took home one final win to close out its regular season. The Garnet's Quidditch squad stole the regional championship game from right underneath the noses of their rivals, the Hungry Hungry Hippogriffs of Middlebury College, earning

Dean Leaves for North Korea

by The Editorial Board

April 1, 2010

After Dean Sams and Wilcox announced last semester they were leaving for NYU Abu Dhabi, one more administrator announced their departure. Dean of Internal Human Rights Liz Smithy is headed to North Korea to establish the country's first liberal arts college.

The Zombie Invasion of 1881

by Will Treece

April 1, 2010

It’s not uncommon for Swarthmore students today to make plans for a hypothetical zombie apocalypse. Yet it’s a little-known secret of Swarthmore history that once upon a time, Swarthmore students were actually forced to make these decisions.

Ask the Gazette: Why Was Patio Bar Renamed?

by The Editorial Board

April 1, 2010

Remember Patio Bar at Sharples? You now know Patio Bar as Paved Enclosed Area Enjoining a Residence Bar, which features the same menu.

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