From the Archives Archives — The Kenyon Collegian

Section: Features

Collegian advertisements provide a peek into local history

Fans of Mad Men know: “Advertising is happiness.” In the 166-year history of the Collegian, there have been ads for everything from restaurants to department… Read More

by Sacha Franjola
April 6, 2023
Section: Features

From the Archives: Kenyon’s thorny history with coeducation

Women have always been present on the Hill, and this Women’s History Month, a look into the Collegian archives reveals the College’s complicated relationship with… Read More

by Sacha Franjola
March 2, 2023
Section: Features

The path to celebrating Black History Month on the hill

The written record for Kenyon’s observance of Black History Month dates back to the second half of the 20th century, when students gathered in Rosse… Read More

by Madeleine Magill
February 23, 2023
Section: Features

Collegian archives tell the tale of 99 years of Homecoming

College may not last forever, but don’t tell Kenyon that. The annual Homecoming weekend is one way students are encouraged to keep their Gambier experiences… Read More

by Madeleine Magill
September 29, 2022
Section: Features

Through the Gates of Hell: the controversial Kenyon “Crawl”

Tradition at Kenyon has always been a significant part of the school’s ethos. From long-standing superstitions — like those which… Read More

by Ronin Berzins
April 21, 2022
Section: Features

A 100-year history of strange animal encounters in Gambier

From the resident cat Moxie to the Farm’s animals to the campus raccoons, Kenyon is known as a home to countless furry friends. Read More

by Mia Snow
April 14, 2022
Section: Features

A look into the beginning of coeducation at Kenyon, 53 years later

The end of Women’s History Month provides a good opportunity to look back at Kenyon’s own history of coeducation, and recognize that the… Read More

by Camryn Langley
April 2, 2022
Section: Features

Kenyon’s moniker change: a debate that has lasted over 30 years

This week, Kenyon students and faculty received a news bulletin from President Sean Decatur announcing the official process for updating the Kenyon moniker. Read More

by Mia Snow
February 24, 2022
Section: Features

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
Section: Features

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