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Student Read, Student Written, Student Led Since 1878

The Knox Student

Student Read, Student Written, Student Led Since 1878

The Knox Student

The new SMC Makerspace
Engineering a Collaborative Future: Inside the Teresa Amott Science Commons Transformation
Pareesae Imtiaz, Copy Editor • October 8, 2024
The Teresa Amott Science Commons at Knox College has gone through a major transformation with the support of a grant. The space now features cutting-edge equipment such as 3D printers, electronic workstations and a CNC router, fostering innovation and hands-on learning.
Current appearance for Seymour Library entrance
Elevator renovation set for future
Gwen Heidank, Staff Writer • October 8, 2024
Professor George Thomas presenting inside Seymour Library for Constitution Day
Between the lines of the Constitution
Jenna Schweikert, Editor-In-Chief • September 29, 2024
Racism in our abolitionist land
Racism in our abolitionist land
Julia Maron, Managing Editor • October 13, 2024
Every student at Knox has heard about Knox College and Galesburg's abolitionist origins. It is spoken of in the classroom, in Seymour Library books, and on school websites. However, the local history also contains deep roots of racial discrimination and prejudice, which is not nearly as talked about. From the beginning of the 19th century to the end of the 20th, segregation affected employment, housing, social life, and even recreation for Black residents in Galesburg. Julia Maron's article will show examples of stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination that Black people faced in town during that period.
Masa fried cheesecake
Cheesecake and chicken: the best and worst things I ate this week
Areesha Saif, Staff Writer • September 21, 2024

This week I took a bite of a dessert with a deep-fried crispy exterior and a soft, sweet and rich cheesecake inside that melted in my mouth. It satisfied my sweet tooth and sent me to an alternate and utopic universe. I had fried cheesecake at Masa, and found the single best dessert in Galesburg; which is warm, satisfying and affordable at the same time. It cost about $6.55 and was able to feed both...

Yaki Udon at Masa Sushi Hibachi Steak House in Galesburg, IL
The best and worst things I ate this week: Udon is the star
Areesha Saif, Staff Writer • May 13, 2024
Staff writer Areesha Saif details the best and worst thing she has tried this week in Galesburg, IL. This week features Masa Sushi Hibachi Steak House's Yaki Udon as the best!
Students chalking messages for the 2023 Palestine ceasefire protest
The legend of the graffiti wall and student expression on campus
Areesha Saif, Staff Writer • September 25, 2024
Knox needs to explore the balance between free speech and hate speech and work on educating students rather than suppressing student voices.
Chehmani in “The Monsters Inside You”, choreographed by Chehmani and Hutchins. Photo taken by Suyash Chitrakar.
“I could just exist in the joy of movement,”: Terpsichore Dance Collective’s Class of 2024
Jenna Schweikert, EIC-In-Training • June 2, 2024
The senior class of Terpsichore Dance Collective is full of talented individuals. Their last formal show in winter term 2024 was applauded as one of Terp’s best shows yet. This is their legacy: dance for everyone.
"this is my goodbye column"
"this is my goodbye column"
Eleanor Lindenmayer, Editor-In-Chief • May 17, 2024
The Knox Student was the first student organization I joined on campus. I went into that first meeting on a Monday evening, week two of my first year of college, nervous and excited.
Students milling at the 4th Annual Blick Art Exhibit in WAC
An explosion of color: Fourth annual Blick Juried Student Art Exhibit
Red Engel, Graphics Editor • May 17, 2024
​​The 4th annual Blick Juried Student Art Exhibit showcased a wide variety of Knox student’s artwork. Bright, bold and full of color, this year’s exhibit was a treat. This year’s juror was Chinese-born, Chicago-based video artist Yuge Zhou. With a Blick certificate of $200 for each category’s 1st place winner, it gives a truly special opportunity for Knox students to showcase their work and be recognized for it.
Claire Dietz performing at Burn The Floor
A study in catharsis
Red Engel, Graphics Editor • March 7, 2024
A review of the Terpsichore Dance Collective winter show: Burn the Floor. From the wide breadth of fantastic choices in music, to the stunning light design, excellent costume picks, and of course the main attraction - the dances themselves - this term’s performance was phenomenal.
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Womens Soccer vs Grinnell 230926 (Photo Courtesy of Knox College)
Knox athletics implements transportation pilot program
Aleene Ramirez, Staff Writer • May 8, 2024

A new implementation of white vans is under use by spring athletic teams, as a practice run for future seasons. The previous charters seated...

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Casey Foubert, Photo courtesy of Eastland Guitars
“What if my life could be more than music?”: Meet earnest musician Casey Foubert
June 2, 2024
Senior Casey Foubert is an undergraduate who has already lived a lifetime as a musician. He has worked and toured with many artists, including Sufjan Stevens, The Shins, Gabriel Kahane, and Richard Swift. His work moves from co-writing and engineering, to banjo and vibraphone. Foubert describes the pressure of being “cool”, the challenges of balancing touring and family, and his future work.
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