Category: Campus News
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What is up With the Mold in the Fine Arts Building?
By Aliah L. Mohmand And Jack Clancy Since the beginning of the fall term, the closure of the Fine Arts Building (FAB) has left many students and faculty members troubled. In a campus-wide email sent out on September 13, the FAB’s closure was attributed to the discovery of Cladosporium, a “common mold.” However, the FAB’s…
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New Voters, New Voices: Students Share Their Perspectives on this Year’s Election
By Olivia Schleede For many of us students, November 5th was a significant day as it marked the first time in which we were able to participate in a presidential election. While some opted to vote in person—where they would stand in line, amongst other voters and mark their ballot—others, like myself, chose to send in…
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Students Grapple with the Direction of K’s English Department
By Claire McCall Amid an evolving job market and increased expectations for college graduates, academic institutions across the country are following a trend of prioritizing lucrative subjects, often moving away from humanities. Kalamazoo College English majors feel the effects of this imbalance in course recognition and representation, though their questions remain largely unanswered by administrative…
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Monte Carlo 2024: A Night of Elegance, Gambling, and Community
The line of students buzzed with anticipation. Kalamazoo students dressed in their finest garb waited excitedly for the doors to Monte Carlo 2024 to open. Students greeted each other over the velvet ropes dividing the lines, welcoming guests, and introducing partners; the excitement was palpable.
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African American Literature at Stake at K
At the end of the 2023-2024 academic year, the English department may have offered its last African American literature class for the coming years. The course was one of six that Dr. Bruce Mills offered; all six are at risk of disappearing.
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Your Unused Meal Swipes Finally Have Use
“What happens to my meal swipes at the end of the week?” This is often a question that Kalamazoo College Students ask themselves, with many students having leftover meal swipes.
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The State of Institutional Sexual Assault Prevention at K
Walking through the back hallway of the second floor of the Hicks Center, the idle music that echoes throughout the building falls away. In place of the loud chatter of the central hub, quiet conversations drift into the halls from small offices.
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Kalamazoo College Title IX Policy Sparks Debate Among Students and Faculty
After a traumatic experience, seeking justice should bring solace and closure. However, for some Kalamazoo College students, the process of reporting their perpetrator has been strenuous and frustrating
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Earth for a Cure
There is no avoiding the constant news articles and statistics on global warming, melting ice caps, and global environmental crises. Even though it may all feel distant or irreconcilable, there are still ways to flip a switch for the planet in our everyday lives.
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Black History Month at K: Pauline Byrd Johnson
As Black History Month ends, it’s important to recognize that Kalamazoo College is coming up on almost 100 years since their first Black graduate, Pauline Byrd Johnson.