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‘Hundreds’ of Acts of Graffiti Spray-Painted Across Campus, Extensive Cleaning Work Ensues
The Phoenix
"Hundreds of acts of vandalism" occurred early morning Friday May 1. The Phoenix captured the before-and-after as a significant cleaning effort rolled out. The post ‘Hundreds’ of Acts of Graffiti Spray-Painted Across Campus, Extensive Cleaning Work Ensues appeared first on The Phoenix .
Val Smith Sits Down for Spring Interview with The Phoenix
The Phoenix
President Val Smith reflects on her presidency, her goals for the rest of her time on campus, and changes at Swarthmore and across higher education. The post Val Smith Sits Down for Spring Interview with The Phoenix appeared first on The Phoenix .
Spring ’26 Student Body Poll Results
The Phoenix
The Phoenix releases the results of its third semesterly survey of the student body on key campus issues, topics, and institutions. The post Spring ’26 Student Body Poll Results appeared first on The Phoenix .
Spring ’26 Faculty Poll Results
The Phoenix
The Phoenix releases the results of its second semesterly poll of the faculty on key campus institutions, topics, and questions. The post Spring ’26 Faculty Poll Results appeared first on The Phoenix .
The Phoenix in Conversation with Robert Putnam ’63
The Phoenix
Robert Putnam '63 charts his evolution from aspiring engineer to political scientist to grandfather. The post The Phoenix in Conversation with Robert Putnam ’63 appeared first on The Phoenix .
Swarthmore Needs a CCTV Committee
The Phoenix
The Phoenix's Editorial Board advocates for the creation of a CCTV committee. The post Swarthmore Needs a CCTV Committee appeared first on The Phoenix .
Ask The Phoenix: What’s The Status of Current Campus Construction Projects?
The Phoenix
Lawns will be back in the following weeks, SEPTA construction continues, and Fieldhouse Lane will be temporarily reduced to a single lane. The post Ask The Phoenix: What’s The Status of Current Campus Construction Projects? appeared first on The Phoenix .
College Data Reveals Seven-Fold Increase in Disability Accommodations Since 2011
The Phoenix
Swarthmore College and its peer institutions see a significant increase in the percentage of students registered for disabilities and receiving accommodations. The post College Data Reveals Seven-Fold Increase in Disability Accommodations Since 2011 appeared first on The Phoenix .
The College Needs a Reset: A Letter From Faculty
The Phoenix
A collection of faculty reflect on the college’s repression of student activism. The post The College Needs a Reset: A Letter From Faculty appeared first on The Phoenix .
Generative AI Pervades Higher Education: Here’s How Three Institutions Responded
The Phoenix
Zephyr Weinreich joins journalists from Emporia State University and Oberlin College to report on AI usage and policy across institutions. The post Generative AI Pervades Higher Education: Here’s How Three Institutions Responded appeared first on The Phoenix .
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