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Grace Dignazio ’22 on the MFA, Hybrid Poetics, and the Liberal Arts Experience

Last February, Swarthmore alum Bobby Zipp ’18 wrote an article in The Phoenix about the broken relationship between students, alumni, and career services. He mentioned that attempts to connect students and alumni lack simplicity and fluidity, among other problems, boiling down to

November 20, 2025

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Professor Salvador Rangel on his Journey Through Academia and the Current Political Environment

Assistant Professor of Sociology Salvador Rangel sits down with Rafael Karpowitz '27 to discuss his life experiences and thoughts on sociology, higher education, and the current political environment.

October 23, 2025

Arts

Art Professor Spotlight: Logan Grider on using Curiosity as a Creative Compass

The first time I stepped into Old Tarble, sunlight streamed through the windows, catching dust motes and making the studio feel alive: light, glowy, and full of possibility. Here, I met Logan Grider, my professor for Painting II: Color and Structure, whose

March 27, 2025

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Artist of the Week Nico Johnson ’26: Where Lyrics Meet Lines

When I think of the first person I’d want to interview for AOTW, it would be Nico Johnson ’26. Having the chance to collaborate with him on two theater pieces, I’ve seen firsthand his infectious energy and remarkable ability to bring characters

February 20, 2025

Arts

Artist of the Week Yosué Gonzalez ’24 on Shakespeare, Orion, and Color

I met Yosué Gonzalez ‘24 in Modern Political Thought with Professor Arlen. I announced to the class that I was looking for third and fourth-year students to interview when Yosué mentioned that they are a musician and had released a new single

March 2, 2023

Arts

Artist of the Week: Imzadi Diaz on Beauty and Horror

I met Imzadi Diaz ’26 standing outside Mary Lyon. When walking to her room, I understood how an artist could feel inspired by the dorm’s scenic backyard. Mary Lyon looks like a cottage — not a college dorm. However, when Imzadi opened

February 2, 2023

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Instagram Account Spotlights Campus’ Furry Friends

Finding cute dogs on the Swarthmore campus can be an exciting break in a hectic day. Now, thanks to the @swarthmoredogspotting2 Instagram account, students and interested followers can get to know the pets that pass through Swarthmore’s campus, even if they don’t

October 20, 2022

Arts

Miranda Roelandt Captures Nature and Texture with Film Photography

As senior Miranda Roelandt described her commencement into film photography, she recalled wanting to find a new way to convey the intersection between natural structures and freeform movement. Through the trial and error of learning film’s technical aspects, such as balancing chemicals

April 21, 2022

Arts·Highlights

Artist of the Week: Philippe Kame on the Transformative Power of Art and Design

Ever since Philippe Kame ’23 was six years old, he knew he wanted to be an architect. To him, architecture is an art form that has tangible, transformative powers, allowing him to both channel his creativity and connect to his community. “As

November 11, 2021

Features·Highlights·Opinion

8 Years Out From The Spring Of Our Discontent, What’s Changed?

The opinions expressed in this article are solely the author’s and do not reflect the views of The Phoenix Editorial Board. Introduction “This is the spring of our discontent,” wrote Swarthmore College President Rebecca Chopp in a schoolwide email to staff and

February 26, 2021

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Grace Dignazio ’22 on the MFA, Hybrid Poetics, and the Liberal Arts Experience

Professor Salvador Rangel on his Journey Through Academia and the Current Political Environment

Art Professor Spotlight: Logan Grider on using Curiosity as a Creative Compass

Artist of the Week Nico Johnson ’26: Where Lyrics Meet Lines

Artist of the Week Yosué Gonzalez ’24 on Shakespeare, Orion, and Color

Artist of the Week: Imzadi Diaz on Beauty and Horror

Instagram Account Spotlights Campus’ Furry Friends

Miranda Roelandt Captures Nature and Texture with Film Photography

Artist of the Week: Philippe Kame on the Transformative Power of Art and Design

8 Years Out From The Spring Of Our Discontent, What’s Changed?

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