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Getting Dirty: A Look Into The Hoop House
As Jessalyn Vrieland ‘24 opens the door to the Hoop House, she is immediately greeted by the cozy atmosphere, filled with the earthy scent of soil––a striking juxtaposition to the sub-zero snowstorm raging outside. Surrounded by lush greenery, she momentarily loses sight of the harsh reality awaiting her beyond the confines of this sanctuary.
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My Rape, Your Problem
This sexual assault awareness month it’s my goal to bring attention on campus to the men who need to have those difficult conversations with their friends about sexual assault— to give a story to the statistics.
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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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Week 5 Spring Sports Update
Since March, the teams on campus have been training daily and working hard. Now, in late April, all their seasons are wrapping up. Even if a team didn’t find success every player should be celebrated. This past weekend was very crucial for most teams at K.
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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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Kalamazoo College Kicker Makes NCAA History
Kalamazoo College football kicker Madison Barch ’24 came to K knowing 48 wasn’t a famous number in sports. Jokingly she said to Head Coach Jamie Zorbo, “maybe I’ll be the one to make that number famous.” Then she made NCAA history with it.
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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.
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Kalamazoo College Can’t Afford Accessibility
By Maxwell Goldner Mitchell Chrapek, a Kent City High School senior, is in the process of applying to college. Unlike the majority of his classmates, Mitchell is legally blind due to a degenerative eye disease. He is interested in Kalamazoo College, but he fears that our college won’t be able to fit his needs. “I…
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A Nice Day
By Lyrica Gee The air in my dorm is stale. The warm, afternoon sunlight peeking through my blinds is fleeting. Today is not a day to sit inside. I walked outside to the swing hanging from the tall tree behind Hoben. I thought back to the week prior when I walked past the swing while…
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Title IX in Kalamazoo College Athletics
By Juliette Bournay It is a typical game day for the Kalamazoo College Women’s Soccer team as they anticipate their 7 p.m. kickoff at Mackenzie Field. The bleachers quickly fill with family, friends, roommates, and all else until the fans are spilling out of the stands. An intense group of soccer dads loom on the…
