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How Val Smith Should Spend the Rest of Her Presidency

The Phoenix's Editorial Board encourages Pres. Val Smith to spend her remaining time on campus fostering communication between administration and the rest of the school.

March 26, 2026

News

Nine Takeaways from The Phoenix’s Fall ’25 Faculty and Student Polls

Editor-in-Chief Daniel Perrin and Opinions Editor Rafi Karpowitz examine several key takeaways from the Phoenix's recent season of polling.

February 12, 2026

News·Polling

Fall ’25 Student Body Poll Reveals Perspectives on Campus Institutions and Issues

The Phoenix sent its second student poll to 35% of the college last week. Their responses shed light on the student body's approval of 20 campus institutions and perspectives on relevant campus topics.

December 11, 2025

News·Polling

Phoenix Poll Reveals Faculty Perspectives on Campus Issues, Controversies

In the inaugural Phoenix faculty poll, 115 faculty members weigh in on topical campus matters, questions, institutions, and controversies.

December 4, 2025

Interviews·News

The Phoenix in Conversation with Swarthmore President Val Smith

The Phoenix sits down for an interview with President Val Smith on her time as president and changes in higher education.

November 13, 2025

In Troubled Times·Opinion

In Troubled Times: What, or Who, is the Endowment Really For?

Jonah Sah '27 critiques Swarthmore's conservative approach to the management of its multi-billion dollar endowment and calls for a more democratic and equitable allocation of the college's money.

November 13, 2025

News

Swarthmore Fought Against the Endowment Tax in Congress: Here’s How

Earlier this year, Swarthmore joined other small colleges to lobby Republican legislators against an increased endowment tax.

October 9, 2025

News

SGO Commits to Increased Visibility, Clarity, and Efficiency with Full Senate

SGO's first meeting of the semester welcomes new Senators and establishes goals for the year.

October 2, 2025

News

Public Safety Emphasizes Approachability, Attempts to Stray from a “Security-Like Stance”

The Phoenix reports on changes made to the Department of Public Safety for the '25-26 school year.

September 25, 2025

News

During Attacks on Higher Education, Swarthmore Remains Financially Strong

Swarthmore College remains financially stable despite facing a series of challenges.

September 18, 2025

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How Val Smith Should Spend the Rest of Her Presidency

Nine Takeaways from The Phoenix’s Fall ’25 Faculty and Student Polls

Fall ’25 Student Body Poll Reveals Perspectives on Campus Institutions and Issues

Phoenix Poll Reveals Faculty Perspectives on Campus Issues, Controversies

The Phoenix in Conversation with Swarthmore President Val Smith

In Troubled Times: What, or Who, is the Endowment Really For?

Swarthmore Fought Against the Endowment Tax in Congress: Here’s How

SGO Commits to Increased Visibility, Clarity, and Efficiency with Full Senate

Public Safety Emphasizes Approachability, Attempts to Stray from a “Security-Like Stance”

During Attacks on Higher Education, Swarthmore Remains Financially Strong

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