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“It’s a race issue”: Swarthmore Residents and Neighboring College Students Reflect on Gun Violence and School Shootings

The United States is the only country with more guns than people, with 120.5 firearms for every 100 people. One of the most pressing questions today is why gun violence is so pervasive in the U.S., especially in educational institutions throughout the

March 2, 2023

Opinion

Democracy Hypocrisy? Enthusiasm for Voting Should Extend to SGO Elections

In the weeks leading up to the midterm elections, both the college itself and student-run clubs have adamantly promoted registering to vote and making plans to vote either in person or through mail in ballots. President Valerie Smith sent out an email

November 10, 2022

Opinion

Time to Open the Door for Unlimited OneCard Access

One of the most annoying sounds you can hear on Swarthmore’s campus — especially if you’re in a rush — is the “beep BEEP” of a OneCard reader as it flashes red, denying you access to a residence hall that is not

October 27, 2022

Opinion

College Blind Spot: Addressing Van Driver Availability

As the Swarthmore COVID bubble continues to deflate, students, clubs, club sports, and other organizations are ramping travel back up to pre-pandemic rates. This travel is, of course, often facilitated by students who hold van driver certifications. To become certified, students must

October 6, 2022

Highlights·Opinion

Ethos Water: Why Americans Pay to Pee

To lambast America’s grossly inadequate public infrastructure has become so commonplace that the refrain is an all but trivial cliche in online political discourse. I do not have any expert analysis, insight, or nuance to add to this righteous indignation. However, in

September 29, 2022

Opinion

The New Roommate

COVID, or as I like to call it: the bug. Most of us have had that flea bite us in the ass at some point — and I can tell you, mine itched for a while. At this point, getting bitten by

September 22, 2022

Opinion

Time to Stop Dancing Around the Issue and Restructure Swat Party Policies

Swarthmore is a challenging place academically. We all know this: we grumble about it, we take pride in it, and we chose to come here because of it. As students, we expect to put in the long hours, become a little too

September 15, 2022

Highlights·Opinion

Sharples Utensils: The Sweet Taste of Greenwashing

Today it’s take-out time. The clock ticks; the rush-hour Sharples adrenaline kicks in. I pass people by and the New Yorker within comes out of me. I’m so sorry. I get my food into my cardboard takeout container, letting it brew with

September 15, 2022

Highlights·News

COVID-19 Testing Policy Update: The Transition to Optional Testing

On Feb. 23, the COVID-19 Planning Group, consisting of numerous administrators and Chief of Infectious Control Committees Dr. Peter Axelrod, sent Swarthmore students, faculty, and staff an email detailing the new COVID-19 testing policy. They announced that the college will shift to

March 3, 2022

Opinion

Editorial: Swarthmore Should Restore Universal Dorm Access to Students

Among the litany of policies and changes that the administration implemented due to the COVID-19 pandemic was the revocation of universal OneCard access to all dorms, previously afforded to every enrolled student. We, The Phoenix, believe that the withdrawal of this ability

March 3, 2022

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“It’s a race issue”: Swarthmore Residents and Neighboring College Students Reflect on Gun Violence and School Shootings

Democracy Hypocrisy? Enthusiasm for Voting Should Extend to SGO Elections

Time to Open the Door for Unlimited OneCard Access

College Blind Spot: Addressing Van Driver Availability

Ethos Water: Why Americans Pay to Pee

The New Roommate

Time to Stop Dancing Around the Issue and Restructure Swat Party Policies

Sharples Utensils: The Sweet Taste of Greenwashing

COVID-19 Testing Policy Update: The Transition to Optional Testing

Editorial: Swarthmore Should Restore Universal Dorm Access to Students

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