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The College and the CO-OP: An Interconnected History of Two Swarthmore Institutions

Former Opinions Editor Nathanael Brown takes a deep dive into the history of the Swarthmore CO-OP's intertwined, and sometime fraught, relationship with Swarthmore College.

February 19, 2026

Opinion·Swat Says

Weekly Column: Swat Says

In this edition of Swat Says, students share their takes on the recent "looksmaxxing" craze, discuss the new matchmaking algorithm Date Drop, and reveal their nightmare presidents blunt rotation.

February 19, 2026

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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

Highlights·Opinion

Swarthmore Religious Advisors Reflect on Spirituality in the Current Moment

Swarthmore religious advisors offer their thoughts and reflections on finding meaning and spirituality in the current turbulent and uncertain moment.

February 12, 2026

Opinion·Swat Says

In this edition of Swat Says, students share their opinions on the upcoming Screw Your Roommate Valentine's tradition, reveal their thoughts on the weekend's Super Bowl and halftime show, and discuss how they're celebrating Black History Month (and name their three favorite

February 12, 2026

Opinion

Letter from the Editor: How We See Our Role on Campus

Editor-in-Chief Daniel Perrin '27 shares his vision for The Phoenix this semester and going forward.

February 5, 2026

Opinion·Swat Says

Weekly Column: Swat Says

In this edition of Swat Says, students offer their thoughts on Sunday's Winter Formal dance, share hot takes on the Grammys, and express their outrage at the groundhog's recent sombering meteorological predictions.

February 5, 2026

Opinion

An End of Semester Reflection from the Opinions Editors

Opinions section editors reflect on the past semester and discuss the importance of providing an inclusive window into the campus zeitgeist.

December 11, 2025

Opinion·Swat Says

Swat Says: Finals Edition

In this special Final Exams edition of Swat Says, students discuss their plans for winter break, reveal their most dreaded upcoming finals, and share their thoughts on the Swarthmore Marriage Pact.

December 11, 2025

Opinion·Swat Says

Swat Says: Thanksgiving Edition

In this special Thanksgiving edition of Swat Says, students share their plans for the holiday and reveal their families' craziest Thanksgiving drama from years past.

November 20, 2025

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The College and the CO-OP: An Interconnected History of Two Swarthmore Institutions

Weekly Column: Swat Says

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

Swarthmore Religious Advisors Reflect on Spirituality in the Current Moment

Weekly Column: Swat Says

Letter from the Editor: How We See Our Role on Campus

Weekly Column: Swat Says

An End of Semester Reflection from the Opinions Editors

Swat Says: Finals Edition

Swat Says: Thanksgiving Edition

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