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.
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.
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...
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!
Knox needs to explore the balance between free speech and hate speech and work on educating students rather than suppressing student voices.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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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