• June 3, 2024 Crossword Answers

    June 3, 2024 Crossword Answers

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  • The State of Institutional Sexual Assault Prevention at K 

    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. 

  • Getting Dirty: A Look Into The Hoop House

    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.

  • My Rape, Your Problem

    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.

  • Kalamazoo College Title IX Policy Sparks Debate Among Students and Faculty

    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

  • Week 5 Spring Sports Update

    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.

  • Earth for a Cure

    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.

  • Kalamazoo College Kicker Makes NCAA History

    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. 

  • Black History Month at K: Pauline Byrd Johnson 

    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.

  • 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…