News Archives — The Kenyon Collegian

Mailroom expands, first years left without post office boxes

This fall, Kenyon made two significant changes to its mail services program: The Mailroom moved from its location under the Bookstore to a… Read More

by Amelia Carnell
September 17, 2021
Yakera crowdfunding program to launch redesigned website

On Sept. 28, Yakera — an online crowdfunding platform created by Raul Romero ’22 — will launch a newly redesigned, user-friendly website and… Read More

by Caleb Newman
September 16, 2021
Student Council discusses yellow jackets, Chilitos rumors

On Sunday, Sept. 12, Student Council met to discuss prevalent issues such as the sudden increase of yellow jackets on campus and trash… Read More

by Sophie Peck
September 16, 2021
Brown Family Environmental Center gifted 110-acre plot

In August 2021, an anonymous donor gifted more than 110 acres of land to the College off the northwest corner of the Brown… Read More

by Ari Bluffstone
September 16, 2021
Mount Vernon announces completion of river restoration

In a Sep. 3 press release, Mount Vernon Mayor Matthew Starr announced the completion of a Kokosing River renovation project. The project… Read More

by Amelia Carnell and Audrey Baker
September 16, 2021
College amends Title IX policy to follow federal regulations

On Sept. 3, Civil Rights/Title IX Coordinator Samantha Hughes sent out a news bulletin announcing that, as of Aug. 24, all higher education… Read More

by Linnea Mumma
September 16, 2021
Mount Vernon Fire Dept. adopts student volunteer program

Last year, the College Township ran out of funding to operate the College Township Fire Department (CTFD), leading the department to merge… Read More

by Grant Holt
September 16, 2021
College eases COVID-19 restrictions, offers optional testing

On Wednesday, Sept. 15, a news bulletin sent to the Kenyon community announced plans to lift certain restrictions imposed last week after a… Read More

by Ben Brumley
September 16, 2021
First-year orientation program criticized for disorganization

On Aug. 21, the largest class of first years in Kenyon history arrived for orientation. Throughout orientation, 513 first years and transfer… Read More

by Amelia Carnell and Madeline Magill
September 9, 2021
Maintenance workers’ union UE 712 renegotiates contract

On Aug. 26, UE Local 712 — a local chapter of the United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America representing 26 Maintenance… Read More

by Sophie Peck and Ari Bluffstone
September 9, 2021