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Weekly Column: Swat Says

In this edition of Swat Says, students share their on Swarthmore's party culture, Val Smith's recent announcement, and the renaming of Trotter Hall.

February 26, 2026

Opinion

The College and the CO-OP: An Interconnected History of Two Swarthmore Institutions

Former Opinions Editor Nathanael Brown takes a deep dive into the history of the Swarthmore CO-OP's intertwined, and sometime fraught, relationship with Swarthmore College.

February 19, 2026

Around Campus·College·Features·Student Activities

The Ultimate Swarthmore College Quiz: Are You a Stereotypical Swattie?

Take the ultimate Swattie quiz and see — I bet you are a Swattie! Answers: If you mostly got 1), Yay, you belong at this school! You are the “Swattie” who wakes up right before class because you’ve worked your butt off

February 19, 2026

Arts

The Beauty of Train Dreams (And Why It Deserves to Win Best Picture)

Olivia Huang '29 argues that "Train Dreams" deserves the Oscar for Best Picture.

February 12, 2026

Opinion·Swat Says

Weekly Column: Swat Says

In this edition of Swat Says, students share their opinions on the upcoming Screw Your Roommate Valentine's tradition, reveal their thoughts on the weekend's Super Bowl and halftime show, and discuss how they're celebrating Black History Month (and name their three favorite

February 12, 2026

Opinion

Letter from the Editor: How We See Our Role on Campus

Editor-in-Chief Daniel Perrin '27 shares his vision for The Phoenix this semester and going forward.

February 5, 2026

Opinion

Letter to the Editor: All That Glitters Is Not Gold

In opposition to Swarthmore's proposed redevelopment of Cunningham Fields, Swarthmore resident Robin Schaufler lays out the potential danger that new turf fields could have for the community.

February 5, 2026

Arts

Just Kids: When Paper Meets Rock

Zuyuan Zhou '29 reviews Patti Smith's "Just Kids."

February 5, 2026

Arts

Artist of the Week: Billy Wu ’26 on Dancing With the World Around Him

Jessica (Yijia) Qin '28 interviews dancer Billy Wu 26' on dancing in a community and the world around him

February 5, 2026

Arts·Arts & Features·College·Features

Winter Break Photo Collection

The Phoenix asked students to submit photos taken over Winter Break. Collected below are some snapshots of where Swatties went and what they saw.

February 5, 2026

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Weekly Column: Swat Says

The College and the CO-OP: An Interconnected History of Two Swarthmore Institutions

The Ultimate Swarthmore College Quiz: Are You a Stereotypical Swattie?

The Beauty of Train Dreams (And Why It Deserves to Win Best Picture)

Weekly Column: Swat Says

Letter from the Editor: How We See Our Role on Campus

Letter to the Editor: All That Glitters Is Not Gold

Just Kids: When Paper Meets Rock

Artist of the Week: Billy Wu ’26 on Dancing With the World Around Him

Winter Break Photo Collection

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