Russia in the 90s: Poetry and Revolution
As today’s media becomes increasingly politicized, polarized, and privatized, cultural journalism has taken a step back. The Trump-era news cycle
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poetry
A Brief Introduction to Natasha Trethewey, Former Poet Laureate to Visit Swarthmore on December 6
On Thursday, December 6, from 4:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Scheuer room of Kohlberg Hall, Natasha Trethewey, former
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Julian Randall ’16 Stuns with Debut Poetry Collection
Even the cover of “Refuse,” Julian Randall’s debut poetry collection, makes a bold statement: the title is in sharp black
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Foibles, Feelings, and Feminism
As rain falls gently upon Sproul Hall, Alok Vaid-Menon asked the audience a plaintive question: “Where do all the sad
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On Thursdays, a New Phonic Phenomenon in WSRN
The resonant hum of a tenor saxophone underlies the fluctuations in rhythm and sound of a chorus of small drums,
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MLK Commemoration Week
During the week of Jan. 22, the college held a series of events to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s
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Poetry and Phenomenon with Luke Fischer
I’m not sure if I’m alone in this opinion, but Swarthmore’s Ville is a liminal space. Once you cross the
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Playing with sestinas
Around Again: Playing with Sestinas, a Peripeteia workshop led by Tristan Beiter ’19, served as an hour-long introduction to the
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El Homenaje celebrates Latinx culture, heritage in Kitao
El Homenaje (The Tribute) lived up to its name as a celebration of Latinx culture and heritage. Held on Friday,
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