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In poor collection attendance, student body shows hypocrisy

Last Friday, the college held its first open collection since the 2012-13 academic year. Despite reports that the responses to the collection were generally positive, the Phoenix was dismayed to learn of the dismal numbers of student participants in what is supposed
November 5, 2015

Students need more time and support to grieve and heal

This past weekend marks for many students the most difficult and tragic time that we have experienced while at Swarthmore. Those who were close to Anthony Chiarenza are grieving his sudden and tragic passing, in a way that is probably unimaginable for
October 8, 2015

Discovering tragedy from thousands of miles away

This semester, I am lucky enough to be studying abroad at the University of St Andrews in St Andrews, Scotland. The past month has been a whirlwind of re-experiencing freshers’ orientation, going out to pubs (I’m legal here!), and remembering how school
October 8, 2015

Reimagining Changemaking: Human Awesomeness

Editor’s note: This article was initially published in The Daily Gazette, Swarthmore’s online, daily newspaper founded in Fall 1996. As of Fall 2018, the DG has merged with The Phoenix. See the about page to read more about the DG. On a
September 11, 2015

Can we create a community not motivated by trauma?

Every year, around this time, I get a sudden onset of nostalgia for community. Perhaps it’s the anticipation of the transition to a non-Swattie-filled environment or the sense of alienation from working for what seems like an eternity on that final
April 30, 2015

Swarthmore Self-Study

The Swarthmore Survey on Learning, Working, and Living is intended to be one method of identifying how members perceive our community, the relationships between people and groups, and the sense of belonging each member experiences. We are aware that some in our
April 9, 2015

Community-building, post-community

“What does it mean to be a Swattie?” my professor asked towards the beginning of the semester. Are we able to claim a common title just by going to the same college? Her tone implied that it is somewhat ridiculous to think
March 19, 2015

Dorm Games: Trying to create culture from its obliteration

As with any personable, resilient, creative, and obnoxious “Positive Mental Attitude,” or any united concept, principle, worldview, or coherent life goal, really, sometimes I honestly just don’t know if I’m actually supposed to be taking Swarthmore seriously right now. I mean, isn’t
February 19, 2015

Halloween: costume and community

I have always loved Halloween. When I was little, it meant spending long thrilling days on elaborate cardboard constructions with my family – notable products of our labor were my furry pink telephone and tooth costumes. I played dress up around the
November 6, 2014
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