Features Archives — The Kenyon Collegian

Philander’s Well survives pickaxes and acid in its history

On the Wiggin Street crosswalk there is a disc that says “Philander Chase’s Well 1826-1965.” Although Kenyon students have tread over it unknowingly… Read More

by William Gerhardinger
October 15, 2020
AVI continues partnership with local produce vendors

For over a decade, AVI Foodsystems’ program at Kenyon has focused on purchasing food from local vendors. Even with fewer mouths to feed… Read More

by Theresa Carr
October 15, 2020
Writing Center implements hybrid model to serve campus

After months of strictly online conferences, the Writing Center reopened its doors to in-person writing sessions on Sept. 7. Due to COVID-19 regulations, the… Read More

by Emma Johnson
October 15, 2020
Longwell ’02 created RVAT for anti-Trump Republicans

The website for Republican Voters against Trump (RVAT) reads, “Donald Trump is not representative of the Republican Party I fell in love with.”… Read More

by Jordy Fee-Platt and Adam Margolis
October 15, 2020
New affinity group provides space for ace and aro students

Ace Space and Aro Place (ASAP) is the newest LGBTQIA+ organization on campus. According to Associate Director of Office of Diversity, Equity, and… Read More

by Ariella Kissin and Ocean Wei
October 8, 2020
Instagram account showcases Peirce’s plentiful tofu options

A new Instagram account has taken Kenyon’s student body by storm: @kenyontofu. Members of the vegan and vegetarian… Read More

by Emily Yourman
October 8, 2020
International students abroad struggle with remote learning

Due to border closures, airline ticket prices and the risk that comes with travelling during a global pandemic, many of Kenyon’s international students… Read More

by Lara O’Callaghan and Ocean Wei
October 1, 2020
Scent Life Candle Bar fosters fragrance and fun off the Hill

The Scent Life Candle Bar opened last October. Located on the corner of West Gambier Street and Main Street in downtown Mount Vernon,… Read More

by William Gerhardinger
October 1, 2020
Mass on the Grass keeps Church connected amid pandemic

For years, the Harcourt Parish Episcopal Church has hosted Mass on the Grass during the summer and moved service inside the church once… Read More

by Peggy Stansbery
October 1, 2020
Hillel finds innovative ways to celebrate High Holy Days

In the era of social distancing, Kenyon’s Jewish community members are faced with a particular challenge: How to celebrate Rosh Hashanah and Yom… Read More

by Peggy Stansbery and Joseph Pozo
September 24, 2020