Features Archives — The Kenyon Collegian

After meteoric rise to fame, spherical egg arrives on the Hill

Since being featured on the Today show and amassing over 25,000 followers on TikTok, four Kenyon students’ perfectly spherical egg has made its… Read More

by Emily Yourman and Theresa Carr
February 25, 2021
Amid pandemic, seniors face challenges with virtual comps

As Kenyon seniors prepare to graduate, they are working to complete their senior exercises, commonly referred to as “comps,” which represent a culmination… Read More

by Bryn Savidge
February 25, 2021
Library archivists preserve history from Kenyon and beyond

As anticipation for the new library building grows, one aspect of the library remains rooted in the past: the Greenslade Special Collection and… Read More

by William Gerhardinger
February 25, 2021
History of chess at Kenyon: Grandmasters visit en passant

The game of chess has been one of the most popular activities in the world for centuries, with hundreds of millions of players… Read More

by Jackson Wald and Ariella Kissin
February 25, 2021
2001 snowball fight led to a dark moment in Kenyon history with KCSO

From building snowmen on quiet weekends to losing power during blizzards, the Kenyon community is no stranger to snow. However, nothing compares to… Read More

by Adam Samet
February 18, 2021
Instagram account showcases greenhouse in all its glory

Every day at Kenyon, Kate Berges ’23 witnesses life, death and rebirth. For the past semester, Berges has worked as the student supervisor… Read More

by Katie Most
February 18, 2021
Sophomores find silver linings in return to first-year dorms

Mere months ago, sophomores were enjoying the perks of life in apartments and other upperclass dorms. Now, with the upperclass students’ return to… Read More

by Emily Yourman
February 11, 2021
With airplane travel restricted, Kenyon students hit the road

With COVID-19 presenting new challenges for travel, many Kenyon students chose to opt for road trips instead of flying to and from the… Read More

by William Gerhardinger and Katie Most
February 11, 2021
Gambier Dog Park is a hidden gem for four-legged friends

Between the Lowry Center and the Kokosing Gap Trail sits a three-acre plot of land that has been enjoyed by community members and… Read More

by Ariella Kissin and Ashita Wagh
February 11, 2021
Fire, fugitives and fungi: a history of the New Apartments

As the College celebrates last week’s $100 million anonymous donation for new, apartment-style residence halls on South campus, as per the suggestion of… Read More

by Sophie Krichevsky
February 4, 2021