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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
Megan Shafar

Megan Shafar, Copy Editor

Megan Shafar ‘26 (she/her) has been a staff writer since her sophomore year and is also looking forward to helping with copy editing this year. She is majoring in environmental studies and public policy. Outside of TKS, Megan is part of Terpsichore Dance Collective, Farm Crew, and writing tutoring. In her (nonexistent) free time, she enjoys writing, listening to music, and reading, and she’s enthusiastic about random side quests with friends.

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How climate change is affecting Knox, Galesburg

How climate change is affecting Knox, Galesburg

Megan Shafar, Staff Writer
February 20, 2025
Lee Buell at the post-term seminar in the pilot year for the program (2023) Photo courtesy of Knox College

On Knox’s prison education program

Megan Shafar, Staff Writer
February 13, 2025
Knox College campus path

‘It can’t just be a statement and no action behind it:’ Campus Diversity Committee working on land acknowledgment process

Megan Shafar, Staff Writer
January 15, 2025
Screenshot from YouTube video streaming the event (photo credit: Tri States Public Radio) - left to right: Terrence Simpkins, King Moosa, Paul Rothschild, Shimere Love

Fully Free screening sparks discussion about permanent punishments, working for change

Megan Shafar, Staff Writer
October 27, 2024
The Kleine Center for Community Service helped students register to vote on Sept. 17 for National Voter Registration Day.

How to vote in the US

Megan Shafar, Staff Writer
September 27, 2024
Chalked messages calling for the boycott - taken from the Pro-Palestine Protest in Spring 2024.

Over 200 pledge to boycott Starbucks, Sabra products; C-Store continues to stock them

Megan Shafar, Staff Writer
September 20, 2024
Dan Spaulding '99 & Liz Spaulding '99. Photo courtesy of Knox College

Alumni give one million dollar gift to support Knox students, faculty

Megan Shafar, Staff Writer
May 13, 2024
The Hamblin dorms

Some students frustrated with Fifth-Year for Free housing stipulations

Megan Shafar, Staff Writer
April 23, 2024
A previous Senate meeting that had public comment for students concerned about the bylaw

Student Senate pauses bylaw

Megan Shafar, Staff Writer
April 15, 2024
Student Senate Logo

Highlights from Student Senate executive board debates

Megan Shafar, Staff Writer
April 2, 2024
Large murder of crows flying overhead in Galesburg.

Why are there so many crows in Galesburg?

Megan Shafar, Staff Writer
March 4, 2024
A student chooses a lucky wish from the tree after writing one for someone else to receive

How do Knox students celebrate Lunar New Year?

Megan Shafar, Staff Writer
February 26, 2024
Frisbee captain talking to team before game

Alumni return to the “family” of the Knox ultimate frisbee team

Megan Shafar, Staff Writer
February 26, 2024
Areesha Saif's profile on the Student Senate Bulletin Board in Seymour Union

New Student Senate Vice President Aims to ‘Build Trust and Credibility with the Student Community’

Megan Shafar, Staff Writer
February 1, 2024
The Knox College pool pictured behind a window that contains a note reading: "Pool is CLOSED For Maintenance Until Further Notice (at least a week)."

Knox Swimmers Hope to Rebuild Program

Megan Shafar, Staff Writer
January 27, 2024
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