Fall Formal’s Been Cancelled…What’s Next?
As Swarthmore students are settling in and getting used to their class schedules, a general buzz of both excitement and
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social life
A Gap in Group Leadership
The Phoenix is a student-published paper that has been in print since 1881. In its time, it has fostered students’
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New Sharpolitik: How to Win Friends and Influence People
Dear Reader, I’m sure that as certain restrictions have been lifted and you have returned to your normal-ish Swarthmore experiences,
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Head Coach Signor-Brown Encouraged Culture of Ignoring Injuries, Favoritism, Unusual Control
Content warnings: mentions of alleged sexual abuse, unequal power dynamics, serious injuries, mentions of trauma. This is the second story
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Swarthmore and the Post-Modern Episteme
In a recent Super Bowl advert for Pepsi, Cardi B asks us to reconsider the question “Is Pepsi Okurrr?”. “Of
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On Belonging
As students of the college, we are often privy to “imposter syndrome” — the feeling of not belonging and being
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Dear fellow first-years, you are not alone
Have you ever felt introducing yourself to new friends this semester is more awkward than it was last semester? Have
Read moreSocial Interactions in Sharples
There are a multitude of experiences, commonalities, and quirks shared by Swarthmore students. Add the plethora of traditions and the
Read moreScrew your roommate from the sidelines
If Valentine’s Day is a celebration of romantic love and affection, then Screw Your Roommate — a celebration of the
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Director of OSE Rachel Head: Response to “Regulating Fun at Swarthmore”
Editor’s note: This article was initially published in The Daily Gazette, Swarthmore’s online, daily newspaper founded in Fall 1996. As
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