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Neuroscience major Laidman scurries through research project - Senior...
Senior Robert “Cash” Laidmanhas taken on an intensive Honors project in the Senior nueroscience major Robert “Cash” Laidman discusses his Honors project, which explores estrogen receptors in the brains...
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Knox alumni explore steampunk aesthetic on the music scene - Finding success...
The steampunk aesthetic has come to characterize the employment of some recent Knox graduates as they enter the V is for Villains realm. Analise Rahn ’10 graduated from Knox with a degree in theater...
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Odd discoveries in Knox’s bookstore - The strange side of sales
Students are able to sell handmade items through the book store. (Jason Deschamps/TKS) For most Knox students, a visit to the bookstore means beelining towards the book or supply they are looking for,...
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Knox weighs financial uncertainty, student experience - Students, faculty...
This is the first part of a series on college finances. “The financial tightrope: Knox’s search for stability” will run through the end of winter term and consider multiple angles of the college’s...
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Knox alum journeys to becoming Buddhist monk - Chemistry major Ara Kooser '97...
Monk Ara Kooser ’97 examines his compass while completing geological fieldwork in New Mexico. (Courtesy of Kenneth Ingham) On top of pursuing a Ph.D in chemical biology, Knox alum Ara Kooser ’97 can...
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Virgin diaries: Knox edition - Students explore what it means to be a virgin...
Sex is a hot topic for many college students — even those who identify as virgins. According to a recent survey by Indiana University, percentages of individuals partaking in various forms of sexual...
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24 hours in the Broadview - Spending a day in the restaurant that never sleeps
On Sat. April 6 and Sun. April 7, The Knox Student observed the Broadview for an entire twenty-four hours. There they interviewed local frequenters, restaurant staff, and Knox students. (Jason...
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Illinois Poet Laureate kicks off Sandburg Days - Kevin Stein presents reading...
Illinois Poet Laureate Kevin Stein gave, by his count, the 170th public reading of his work in the Alumni Room in Old Main on Wednesday. The reading, titled “The Public’s Poet” served as a kickoff for...
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Alumni explore law together at Kirkland & Ellis - College maintains strong...
Kirkland & Ellis LLP, a Chicago-based law firm that hires many Knox alumni, recently finished major work on the BP oil spill case – the largest civil litigation the United States has ever...
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Political Science Department honors Lawani - Book collection on African...
Courtesy of Laura Pochodylo The Department of Political Science and International Relations has decided to dedicate a book collection devoted to African politics in memory of Tundun Lawani ’14. The...
View ArticleJaakko Mäntyjärvi at Knox for monumental visit - Renowned Finnish choral...
On Friday at 7:30 p.m., the final of three choral commissions of the past three years will come to fruition. The Knox College Choir will be performing music by Finnish composer Jaakko Mäntyjärvi...
View Article46th annual Al Young launches with prestigious juror - John Dilg will be...
On Friday, May 9 at 5 p.m. student award recipients will be revealed at the 46th annual Al Young Student Art Exhibition. A monumental event for Knox artists, last year’s featured over 200 pieces. The...
View ArticleFree (or almost free) getaways this week - Off-campus events offered Tuesday...
Tuesday The Eta Aquarid meteor shower has been peaking since last night in the area of the Aquarius constellation. If you can make it out to Lake Storey tomorrow night, the odds are good you will get a...
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Dance Ensemble prepares with ‘Envy’ - Dance students, faculty taking pieces...
On Saturday this year’s Dance Ensemble students will be headed to Davenport, Iowa to partake in an extensive art festival titled “Venus Envy Quad Cities” that celebrates women in the arts. This event...
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One-man production hits Galesburg before Broadway - Blind actor's show to be...
Poster advertising Tim Sullivan’s upcoming performance at the Orpheum Theatre Tom Sullivan, who has been blind since birth, will be presenting his one-man show at the Orpheum Theater this Sunday, May...
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Terpsichore presents second traveling performance - "Driftings II" begins at...
Senior Kelsey Witzling and freshman Radiandra Soemardi dance in the windows of CFA during Terpsichore’s “driftings, a traveling performance” Saturday, Oct. 26. (Michelle Orr/TKS) Today at 4:30 p.m....
View ArticleA weekend packed with to-dos - Don't miss out on arts and culture this weekend
It may not be the weekend yet, but Friday makes it worth looking forward to. Here’s a list of all the events happening on campus: Iphigenia 2.0 7:30 p.m., Studio Theater This particular production...
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Student dancers will amaze this weekend - Hard work of two grueling terms...
Dance Ensemble 2014’s show opens with drumbeats and high energy with a cast clad in sweatsuits: hoods up. This piece — “Gone 2 Soon” — was set by Vershawn Sanders-Ward during her company’s Red Clay...
View ArticleMaking the most of Knox these final weeks - A last hurrah for friends and grades
Most students will be back next fall. Some will be abroad, graduated, employed or transferred to a new college. Regardless, we all have summer hiatus and a long goodbye from several someones just...
View ArticleInterfaith talks for campus enlightenment - Faith adds depth to tough...
A few weeks ago, students met for an interfaith panel on the intersecton of faith and sex. To their surprise, there were no arguments. Following the panel, students have reflected on new insights and...
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