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Weekly Column: Swat Says

In this edition of Swat Says, students share their thoughts on dining at Swat, discuss the so-called "Swat Bubble", and reveal their ideal professorial dining companion.

March 19, 2026

News

SEPTA ADA Renovation Process Raises Accessibility Concerns

Recent renovations at Swarthmore Station aimed at improving accessibility pose challenges for disabled students.

December 4, 2025

News

Ask The Phoenix: What Happened to the Lawns?

The Phoenix finds out what's been happening on Mertz Lawn and other construction updates.

November 6, 2025

News

Swarthmore’s Geoexchange Plant Digs Deep for a Carbon-Neutral Future

Down in the basement of the bustling Dining and Community Commons (DCC) lies the new geoexchange plant — a little-known facility that plays a crucial role in supporting campus life. Recently installed, it is gradually replacing the original high-pressure steam system with

March 27, 2025

News

Construction of Controversial “110 Park” Condos Continues in Ville

Students, faculty, staff, and other members of the Swarthmore college and borough community have probably noticed the large, green-wrapped construction site right in the heart of downtown Swarthmore, at 110 Park Ave. The project is a $30 million, 31 unit luxury condominium

February 27, 2025

Campus Journal

Swatties Get Sprayed: The Phoenix Investigates Excessive Sprinkling On Campus

Disclaimer: The content of this article is satire and not intended to be taken as fact. Despite a recent lack of precipitation in the Greater Philadelphia area, the Swarthmore Grounds Department rejects the idea that brown is the new green. Campus-goers have

October 24, 2024

News

Trump Win Could Impact Funding Source for Swarthmore’s Renewable Energy Conversion

In the last few years, major components of Swarthmore’s “To Zero By Thirty-Five” plan, such as the Dining and Community Commons with its geoexchange plant in the basement, have been completed. The plan, formerly known as “Roadmap to Zero Carbon,” involves connecting

October 10, 2024

News

New Community Commons Set for Feb. 29, Other Construction Updates

“You’ve probably noticed that things look a little different around campus,” said Ryder Maston ’26 in a recent video informing the Swarthmore community about construction for the Spring semester. Maston, an intern with the College’s Office of Sustainability, spent the video running

February 8, 2024

News

Students Raise Accessibility Concerns Amid Increased Construction

Increased construction and the recent heat wave have exacerbated pre-existing accessibility issues on campus. Routes to classes are longer and more variable, resulting in frustration among the student body. In an interview with The Phoenix, Rose West ’26 shared concerns she had

September 28, 2023

Opinion

Swarthmore Must Protect Student Health and Safety in Residence Halls Amid Hazardous Temperatures

As Swarthmore students returned to campus this past week for the start of classes, they were greeted by temperatures reaching as high as 96 degrees and RealFeel temperatures peaking at 104 degrees, according to Accuweather. To advise residents of the dangerous temperatures,

September 7, 2023

construction

Weekly Column: Swat Says

SEPTA ADA Renovation Process Raises Accessibility Concerns

Ask The Phoenix: What Happened to the Lawns?

Swarthmore’s Geoexchange Plant Digs Deep for a Carbon-Neutral Future

Construction of Controversial “110 Park” Condos Continues in Ville

Swatties Get Sprayed: The Phoenix Investigates Excessive Sprinkling On Campus

Trump Win Could Impact Funding Source for Swarthmore’s Renewable Energy Conversion

New Community Commons Set for Feb. 29, Other Construction Updates

Students Raise Accessibility Concerns Amid Increased Construction

Swarthmore Must Protect Student Health and Safety in Residence Halls Amid Hazardous Temperatures

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