Features Archives — The Kenyon Collegian

Amidst coronavirus, Kenyon feels like anything but home

We’ve all made adjustments to our lives in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and those on the Hill are no exception. While classes… Read More

by Ariella Kissin
April 3, 2020
Kenyon in 1918: A world war, a pandemic and an academic term like no other

Kenyon, the oldest private school in Ohio, has a history marked by continuity. School has been in session since 1823, the Collegian has been around… Read More

by Tommy Johnson
March 26, 2020
Gambier’s tiger conservatory was closed after multiple mauls

In October of 2000, Kenyon student Jessica Lee ’03 and 10-year-old Columbus resident Ethan Newman were attacked by a tiger and lion at… Read More

by Dante Kanter
February 27, 2020
1949 football season cut short after a stand against racism

On Saturday, Nov. 12, 1949, Sewanee: the University of the South and Kenyon were scheduled to play in a season-finale football matchup. Coming… Read More

by Tommy Johnson
February 27, 2020
Heather Petersen applies herself in all aspects of Kenyon life

Since 1995, Bookstore Sales Floor Supervisor/Apparel Buyer Heather Petersen knew that she would end up as part of the Kenyon community. The time… Read More

by Dora Segall
February 20, 2020
Meet Pod Save Kokosing: Kenyon’s newest political podcast

Jillian Countey ’20 was first inspired to create a podcast on campus centered around politics over two years ago, in the midst of… Read More

by Sophie Krichevsky
February 20, 2020
Pen pal project connects students with San Diego detainees

On Feb. 18, a dozen students at a table in Peirce Lounge set out to connect with a group of prisoners 1,991 miles… Read More

by Ronan Elliott
February 20, 2020
A 1946 conference put Kenyon in the international spotlight

In October of 1946, Kenyon College hosted “The Heritage of the English-Speaking Peoples and Their Responsibility,” a conference organized by then-President Gordon K. Read More

by Jackson Wald
February 13, 2020
Ethics and palates unite members of the Vegetarian Society

The number of Kenyon student organizations is constantly expanding. This past year, the campus has seen the establishment of several new clubs, including… Read More

by Ariella Kissin
February 13, 2020
KAC student employees work diligently behind the scenes

For nearly two hours after the Kenyon Athletic Center’s (KAC) 10 p.m. closing, Kassie Rimel ’22 is the only person remaining in the… Read More

by Sophie Krichevsky
February 6, 2020