The Swarthmore Phoenix
| Type | Weekly student newspaper |
|---|---|
| Format | Broadsheet |
| School | Swarthmore College |
| Editor-in-chief | Zaid Ali |
| Managing editor | Melanie Zelle |
| Editor Emeritus | Lauren Mermelstein |
| Founded | 1881 |
| Language | English |
| Headquarters | 500 College Ave, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Country | United States |
| Circulation | 1,500 |
| Website | swarthmorephoenix |
The Swarthmore Phoenix is an independent campus newspaper at Swarthmore College.[1][2] It was founded in 1881 or 1882.[3][4][5] Its current Editor-in-Chief is former News Editor Zaid Ali.[6]
History[edit]
The Phoenix as a symbol has deep roots in Swarthmore lore. When the College's iconic Parrish Hall was gutted by fire in 1881, it was immediately rebuilt, symbolically rising from the ashes like the bird found in Egyptian and Greek mythology. Soon after, The Phoenix was established as the campus newspaper of Swarthmore College,[3] publishing its first issue on December 1st, 1881. [7]
With an early staff that often numbered fewer than 10, The Phoenix was first published monthly, then moved to a bi-weekly schedule in 1894; it is now published weekly with a staff of more than 40 editors, reporters, and columnists. The Phoenix first appeared online in September 1995.[3]
In the Fall of 2018 the Phoenix merged with The Daily Gazette, a daily email-based publication at Swarthmore, consolidating both newspapers into one website. [8]
Notable coverage[edit]
In 2019, documents leaked by The Phoenix helped lead to the disbanding of Greek life at Swarthmore.[9][10]
Awards and Commendations[edit]
Online Pacemaker Winner 2010,[11] 2011.[12]
Ranked fifth in disability coverage among liberal arts college newspapers in 2023.[13]
Alumni[edit]
- William C. Sproul, governor of Pennsylvania[14]
- Drew Pearson, journalist
- Heywood Hale Broun, actor and broadcaster[15]
- Michael Dukakis, governor of Massachusetts
- Victor Navansky, journalist
- Jed S. Rakoff, federal judge.
- John Freeman, author and literary critic
- Joe Khan, federal prosecutor and candidate for Pennsylvania attorney general[16]
References[edit]
- ^ "Swarthmore Phoenix Announces New Staff". The Philadelphia Inquirer. 23 January 1938. p. 16. Retrieved 10 September 2021.
- ^ "Student hoax sends Adlai to Swarthmore". The Birmingham News. Associated Press. 11 February 1953. p. 1. Retrieved 10 September 2021.
- ^ a b c "1882 The Phoenix Founded". www.swarthmore.edu. May 13, 2016.
- ^ "Swarthmore Phoenix Records, 1884-1953". dla.library.upenn.edu.
- ^ "Collection: Swarthmore Phoenix Records | Archives & Manuscripts". archives.tricolib.brynmawr.edu.
- ^ "Fall 2023 Masthead - The Phoenix". Retrieved 2023-10-14.
- ^ Swarthmore Phoenix, ID: sc:237734. pschi: Swarthmore College.
- ^ "The Daily Gazette". The Swarthmore Phoenix. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
- ^ Bauer-Wolf, Jeremy (April 30, 2019). "Swarthmore students sit in at fraternity house after sexual assault allegations". Inside Higher Ed. Retrieved 10 September 2021.
- ^ Turkewitz, Julie (1 May 2019). "Swarthmore Fraternities Disband After Uproar Over 'Rape Attic' Documents". The New York Times. Retrieved 10 September 2021.
- ^ "2010 Online Pacemaker Winners". Associated Collegiate Press. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
- ^ "2011 Online Pacemaker Winners". Associated Collegiate Press. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
- ^ "Best of 2023 disability coverage at liberal arts colleges". The Ableist. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
- ^ "Publisher elected governor". Delaware County Daily Times. 24 November 1976. p. 42. Retrieved 10 September 2021.
- ^ Owens, Gwinn (31 August 1979). "Woodie Broun's wit and wisdom". The Evening Sun. p. 23. Retrieved 10 September 2021.
- ^ Stockburger, George (7 June 2023). "Democrat Joe Khan announces run for Pennsylvania Attorney General". abc27 News. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
Bibliography[edit]
- Walton, Richard J. (1986). Swarthmore College: An Informal History. The Swarthmore. OCLC 988369430.