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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

News

SJP Encampment Ends with Arrest of 9 Protesters, Including 1 Current Swarthmore Student

Nine protesters, including one Swarthmore student and one student on an extended leave of absence, were arrested last Saturday, May 3, ending the four-day Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) encampment on Trotter Lawn. The seven others arrested were unaffiliated with the

May 7, 2025

Opinion

Letter from 129 Alumni Boycotting Reunion

Swarthmore alumni/ae explain their reasons for boycotting the class reunion and for refusing to donate money unless certain conditions are met by the College.

April 24, 2025

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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

SJP Encampment Ends with Arrest of 9 Protesters, Including 1 Current Swarthmore Student

Letter from 129 Alumni Boycotting Reunion

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