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“Abolition for All Time” Humanities Lab Will Be Inaugurated On Knox College’s Campus


“Abolition for All Time” Humanities Lab Will Be Inaugurated On Knox College’s Campus


Knox College has been awarded the Abolition for All Time grant to establish the “Abolition for All Time” Humanities Lab on campus. The lab aims to provide student researchers with the opportunity to step forward against social injustice and explore the concept of abolition. Projects created by students will be posted and a project launch event will be held in the laboratory’s physical space.


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“Abolition for All Time” Humanities Lab Will Be Inaugurated On Knox College’s Campus


“Abolition for All Time” Humanities Lab Will Be Inaugurated On Knox College’s Campus


Knox College has been awarded the Abolition for All Time grant to establish the “Abolition for All Time” Humanities Lab on campus. The lab aims to provide student researchers with the opportunity to step forward against social injustice and explore the concept of abolition. Projects created by students will be posted and a project launch event will be held in the laboratory’s physical space.



Spring Review on Knox Title IX Processes Released


Spring Review on Knox Title IX Processes Released


Chief of Staff and Vice President for Strategic Initiatives Heather Bumps released the internal and external Title IX reports that took place over Spring Term.



Knox College TKE Chapter Suspended


Knox College TKE Chapter Suspended


Knox College’s Tau Kappa Epsilon (TKE) chapter was recently suspended by The National Headquarters of TKE.



‘AlleyCats’ Compete at National Level


‘AlleyCats’ Compete at National Level


Members of Knox Women’s Frisbee Share Hopes and Concerns for Nationals


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Title IX At Knox: A Brief History


Title IX At Knox: A Brief History


In 2014 alone, Knox College ranked fourth in the nation for reports of rape on campus. According to the Annual Security Report, there were 10 cases per 1,000 students. The Annual Security report is mandated by the U.S. Department of Education for the strengthening of campus safety. 



The Reality of Racial Diversity at Knox: Are Students of Color Thriving?


The Reality of Racial Diversity at Knox: Are Students of Color Thriving?


Conversations about the experience of students of color at Knox resurfaced after the March 6th protest against sexual assault when students of color came forward to highlight how racial and national identities impacted students of color’s experiences on campus.



Nightlife at Knox College in A Period of Transition


Nightlife at Knox College in A Period of Transition


Although Knox is small in size, it is home to many nighttime activities. Some students believe the college is in a period of transition, giving a unique opportunity to student organizations to help shape nightlife at Knox.


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Health Start-Up Offers Unique Medical Opportunities Abroad


Health Start-Up Offers Unique Medical Opportunities Abroad


Knox Student Maureen Schmid shadows doctors in Italy.



‘An act of sporadic inspiration:’ Making music as The BDR Project


‘An act of sporadic inspiration:’ Making music as The BDR Project


Sitting down with Brandon Roberts, the musician behind The BDR Project, to discuss his music.


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Art Criticism: “A Gallery of Their Own”


Art Criticism: “A Gallery of Their Own”


TKS art critic Red Engel discusses “A Gallery of Their Own,”: a feminist student curated exhibit of works from Knox College’s own art collection. The Borzello exhibit was curated by students in the Art Museum Curating course lead by Art History Professor Gregory Gilbert. It’s purpose is to showcase many works of art done by both renowned and lesser-known women artists spanning from the 19th-20th century.



Finally Staging The Wolves


Finally Staging The Wolves


A show originally scheduled for Winter 2022 makes it to the stage.


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Gizmo Fish and Chips Review: What should Good Fish Smell Like?


Gizmo Fish and Chips Review: What should Good Fish Smell Like?


When the Student Senate announced new menu items at the Gizmo, I was excited to finally try my favorite dish: fish and chips, but my experience was not what I was expecting.



Directing Anne Carson’s Antigonick


Directing Anne Carson’s Antigonick