The Kenyon Collegian

05/04/2024

On Friday afternoon, students flocked to Peirce Lawn for the College’s 44th annual Summer Sendoff. The event featured live music from indie pop project Del Water Gap and three student bands, while the balmy 71-degree weather ensured that plenty of students showed up to celebrate. The annual Sendoff event is co-sponsored by Social Board and the Office of Student Engagement (OSE).

Read more at kenyoncollegian.com. Story written by Daisy Newbury. Photo Courtesy of Simone Martel.

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On Friday afternoon, students flocked to Peirce Lawn for the College’s 44th annual Summer Sendoff, which featured live music from indie pop project Del Water Gap and three student bands.

04/19/2024

After being injured in the July 2023 car accident that tragically claimed the life of Lucian Li, Will Jordan ’26 and David Chintala ’26 are back on the lacrosse field. With any season comes challenges, but having lost a teammate and close friend, Jordan and Chintala have grappled with both physical and mental hurdles over the course of the school year. Throughout it all, they have relied on the support of their teammates, coaches and families, and are now setting their sights on winning the NCAC Championship in honor of Lucian. Jordan and Chintala sat down with the Collegian to discuss recovering from their injuries, remembering their friend and striving to live for Lucian in all that they do.

Read more at kenyoncollegian.com. Story written by Sacha Franjola. Photo courtesy of David Chintala.

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Following the car accident that claimed the life of their friend and lacrosse teammate Lucian Li, Will Jordan ’26 and David Chintala ’26 faced numerous physical and mental hurdles on the road to recovery.

04/19/2024

On Saturday, President Julie Kornfeld was formally installed as Kenyon’s 20th president and second female president. Over the weekend of her inauguration, which took place on the Toan Track in the Lowry Center, Kenyon College celebrated several events, most notably the historic illumination of Old Kenyon (Old K) and an all-campus dance party on Saturday evening.

Read more at kenyoncollegian.com. Story written by Rachel Botkin. Photo courtesy of James Decamp.

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On Saturday, President Julie Kornfeld was formally installed as Kenyon’s 20th president and second female president.

04/06/2024

On Friday, Beyoncé released her highly anticipated eighth studio album, Cowboy Carter. Visiting Assistant Professor of Art History Dani Ezor, who specializes in 18th-century Western art with a focus on race and class and is currently teaching ARHS 291: Special Topic: Beyoncé’s Art History, spoke to the Collegian about the new album’s content, cultural significance and historical influences.
Read more at Kenyoncollegian.com. Story written by Dorothy Yaqub. Photo courtesy of Parkwood Entertainment/Columbia Records.
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Visiting Assistant Professor of Art History Dani Ezor sits down with the Collegian to discuss Beyoncé’s new album, Cowboy Carter.

04/05/2024

President Julie Kornfeld will be formally installed as Kenyon’s 20th president on April 13 following a weeklong series of events celebrating both Kornfeld’s inauguration and the College’s bicentennial.
Kornfeld took office on October 1, 2023, 10 months after former president Sean Decatur announced his departure for the American Museum of Natural History in New York. The installation ceremony and inaugural celebrations will mark the beginning of Kornfeld’s tenure at Kenyon, formally introduce her to the broader Kenyon community and give students the opportunity to participate in a momentous event in Kenyon’s history.
Read more at Kenyoncollegian.com. Story written by Audrey Baker. Photo courtesy of Kenyon College Communications.

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President Julie Kornfeld will be formally installed as Kenyon’s 20th president on April 13 following a weeklong series of events celebrating both Kornfeld’s inauguration and the College’s bicentennial.

04/05/2024

The Kenyon baseball team opened conference play with a doubleheader sweep of Ohio Wesleyan University on Friday. The Owls scored a combined 29 runs in the wins, bringing their record to 14-4 (2-0 NCAC).
Read more at Kenyoncollegian.com. Story written by Katie Sparvero and Henry Brandt. Photo courtesy of Brad Barr.

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The Kenyon baseball team opened conference play with a doubleheader sweep of Ohio Wesleyan University on Friday. The Owls scored a combined 29 runs in the wins, bringing their record to 14-4 (2-0 NCAC).

04/05/2024

Plans to increase the electrical capacity to Wiggin Street Coffee (Wiggins) are underway, which would allow the coffee shop to once again operate a functioning toaster. Construction will also update the building’s exterior appearance and HVAC system.
Students began noticing the toaster’s absence in October, when Wiggins’ employees started to offer the option to have the cafe’s bagels and baked goods either microwaved or served cold. A sign on the counter informed patrons that an “electrical issue” was at fault, leaving many customers wondering when — or if — the toaster would function again.
Read more at Kenyoncollegian.com. Story written by Daisy Newbury. Photo courtesy of Mosss Szaraz.

https://kenyoncollegian.com/news/2024/04/kenyon-plans-to-upgrade-wiggin-street-coffee/

Plans to increase the electrical capacity to Wiggin Street Coffee are underway, which would allow the coffee shop to again operate a functioning toaster.

04/04/2024

Calling all Kenyon parents! For a limited time only, the The Kenyon Collegian is accepting family advertisements to congratulate and honor the Senior class of 2024! Please see the attached flyer and reach out with any inquiries or questions!

03/30/2024

The No. 23 Kenyon golf team got back to work over the weekend, competing in the Jekyll Island Collegiate Invitational on St. Simons Island in Georgia. The Owls shot a total of 892 over the three rounds, tying for 11th in the field of 30 teams.
Kenyon carded a team score of 302 on the first day of play, leaving the Owls near the middle of the pack in a tie for 16th. Looking to forget Friday’s score, Kenyon headed back to the course on Saturday and totaled a team score of 286, the Owls’ best score of the invitational and the fourth-best round in program history.
Read more at Kenyoncollegian.com. Story written by Morgan Boone. Photo courtesy of Marty Fuller.

https://kenyoncollegian.com/sports/2024/03/owls-fly-south-to-georgia-oakes-soars-to-ncac-honor/

Over the weekend, the No. 23 Kenyon golf team tied for 11th in a field of 30 teams at the Jekyll Island Collegiate Invitational.

03/30/2024

Many of us know the Crozier Center for Women for its cozy common spaces, welcoming porch and friendly feline neighbor, but who exactly is the house on Wiggin Street named after? Doris Crozier was the dean of the Coordinate College for Women, guiding the first women to study on the Hill from 1969 to 1972 when the College became fully co-educational. This Women’s History Month, we honor Crozier’s contributions to campus life in the early days of co-education on the Hill.
Read more at Kenyoncollegian.com. Story written by Sacha Franjola.

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This Women’s History Month, the Collegian delves into the namesake of the Crozier Center for Women, the early days of co-education at Kenyon and the enduring legacy of the first women to study on the Hill.

03/29/2024

In Rosse Hall on Saturday evening, the Chamber Singers sang, “In beauty may I walk / through the returning seasons.” Meant as a metaphor for life in the original Navajo prayer, this could also serve as a metaphor for the concert as a whole. Conductor and Professor of Music Benjamin Locke and the talented Chamber Singers explored beautiful music from different time periods, cultures and languages in this year’s spring concert.
Locke, affectionately known as “Doc Locke” on campus, humorously shines in the classroom and onstage. A familiar presence for 40 years (over half the age of the Department of Music), Locke is known for his rapport with students and the Sunday night dinners that he hosts at his house every week. At the end of the folksong “Dubula, Mfanandini,” he pointed out a few dancing audience members. “If we were in South Africa, everyone would be on their feet dancing!”
Read more at Kenyoncollegian.com. Story written by Emma Rice. Photo courtesy of Brittany Lin.

https://kenyoncollegian.com/arts/2024/03/doc-locke-reflects-on-creativity-career-chamber-singers/

After the Chamber Singers spring concert, conductor and Professor of Music Benjamin Locke (Doc Locke) reflects on his creative process and time at Kenyon.

03/29/2024

The Kenyon women’s swimming and diving team came from behind to win the 2024 NCAA Division III swimming and diving national championships in thrilling fashion for the second time in three seasons, while the men’s team finished second, with Israel Zavaleta ’24 excelling yet again. The four-day competition was hosted in Greensboro, North Carolina. Read more at Kenyoncollegian.com. Story written by Micah Arenstein and Charlotte Walker. Photos courtesy of Josh Brown.

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The Kenyon women’s swimming and diving team won the 2024 NCAA Division III championships, while the men’s team finished second.

02/25/2024

On Monday, the Department of Philosophy Larwill Lecture sponsored Jonathan Schaffer ’93, a professor of philosophy at Rutgers University, who gave a lecture on ontology: the philosophical study of existence. The lecture, titled “On What There Is, Was and Could Be” was held in Philomathesian Hall in Ascension Hall. Approximately 40 students and faculty members attended, filling nearly every seat in the room.

Read more at kenyoncollegian.com. Story written by Rachel Botkin. Photo courtesy Brittnay Linn.

https://kenyoncollegian.com/news/2024/02/jonathan-schaffer-gives-lecture-on-metaphysics/

On Monday, the Department of Philosophy Larwill Lecture sponsored Jonathan Schaffer ’93, a professor of philosophy at Rutgers University, who gave a lecture on ontology: the philosophical study of existence.

02/23/2024

What’s in a name? Many students are aware that a number of aristocratic benefactors financed Philander Chase’s founding of the College, but Lord Kenyon and Lord Gambier rarely get much recognition beyond their names in the present day. As we head into our celebration of the bicentennial, the Collegian looks into the College’s namesakes.

Read more at kenyoncollegian.com. Story by Sacha Franjola. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

https://kenyoncollegian.com/features/2024/02/oh-lord-looking-into-the-history-of-the-hills-namesakes/

To the very beginnings of the Hill, a deep dive into the history of the College with Lord Kenyon and Lord Gambier.

02/23/2024

Both the men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams won the NCAC Championship over the weekend, with both teams overcoming deficits to the host, Denison University, on the final day of the meet. For the first time since 2008, both teams were able to secure the conference title in the same season.

Read more at kenyoncollegian.com. Story by Henry Brandt and Olivia Braun. Photo courtesy of Sejin Kim.

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Both the men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams won the NCAC Championship over the weekend, overcoming deficits to Denison University.

02/22/2024

Approved in January of this year, the newly established Epsilon Omega chapter of Delta Delta Delta (Tri Delta) officially welcomed its founding pledge class this past Sunday. The students who spearheaded the process of establishing a new sorority chapter on Kenyon’s campus — Maddie Buckwalter ’26, Joy Carstanjen ’26, Sydney May ’26 and Delilah Locke ’26 — initiated the change in order to expand Greek life options for female-identifying students on campus.

Read more at kenyoncollegian.com. Story by Daisy Newbury. Photo courtesy Delilah Locke.

https://kenyoncollegian.com/news/2024/02/tri-delta-welcomes-pledge-class/

Approved in January of this year, the newly established Kenyon chapter of Delta Delta Delta (Tri-Delta) officially welcomed its founding pledge class this past Sunday.

02/20/2024

On Friday, the senior class and various professors — all dressed to the nines — gathered in the Gund Commons Ballroom for the annual celebration of Fandango, the event marking 100 days to graduation. The event served as an opportunity for seniors to reminisce on their time at Kenyon, and to drink and dine with the professors they have known for four years. At the event, Senior Class President Rachel Chen ’24 announced this year’s Baccalaureate and Commencement Speakers: Professor of Chemistry James Keller will speak at this year’s Baccalaureate ceremony, while the Most Rev. Michael Curry, presiding bishop and primate of the Episcopal Church, will speak at the College’s 196th annual Commencement.

Approximately 330 seniors registered for Fandango, according to Chen. While registration for faculty members was optional, over 30 professors RSVP’d to the event as well. Like last semester’s Senior Soiree, registration for Fandango also served as a fundraiser for the Senior Class Challenge, the funds for which will go to the Student Success Fund. According to Chen, almost 70% of students donated, meeting the Senior Class Committee’s benchmark for the event.

Read more at Kenyoncollegian.com. Story by Rachel Botkin. Photo courtesy of Simone Martel.

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On Friday, the senior class and various professors all dressed to the nines and gathered in the Gund Commons Ballroom for the annual celebration of Fandango, an event marking 100 days to graduation.

02/19/2024

The Most Rev. Michael Curry, presiding bishop and primate of The Episcopal Church, will deliver this year’s Commencement address, the College announced in a Monday news bulletin. He will address the Class of 2024 on Samuel Mather Lawn on May 18.

Curry, the Church’s first African American presiding bishop, previously served as the 11th bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina and as a priest in parishes in Maryland, North Carolina and Ohio. He is known for his social justice advocacy in the areas of immigration policy, marriage equality and racial reconciliation, according to St. George’s Episcopal Church, and has helped establish summer camps, day care networks and other educational opportunities for children.

Read more at Kenyoncollegian.com. Story written by Audrey Baker.

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The Most Rev. Michael Curry, presiding bishop and primate of The Episcopal Church, will deliver this year’s Commencement address.

02/05/2024

When people think of February, they often think of the winter chill settling in or how the holidays are long gone, yet spring is still far away. Others may think of Black History Month, Groundhog Day or celebrating Valentine’s Day with their special someone. Or maybe someone is an Aquarius or Pisces with a birthday on the horizon. This list gives a day-by-day look into everything that can be fabulous about February: after all, 29 days only come around every four years.

Read more at kenyoncollegian.com. Story by Delilah Locke.

https://kenyoncollegian.com/features/2024/02/leap-into-the-leap-year-with-29-things-to-do-this-february/

Though February is the shortest month, it still provides plenty of opportunities to break out of your routine — in honor of the leap year, here are 29 things to do this February.

02/04/2024

This week, the Office of Residential Life (ResLife) announced via email that the housing selection process for Apartment and Suite Housing (ASH) will change for the 2024-25 academic year. Currently, the process for traditional and non-traditional assignments (suites and apartments versus dormitories) are combined, but under the new system they will be separated. These updates will only affect students interested in non-traditional residence hall placements, and will not affect pre-placements. Pre-placements include accommodation-based and substance-free housing, Community Advisor placements and specialty housing assignments, such as division or theme housing.

Read more at Kenyoncollegian.com. Story by Thea Millenson-Wilens. Photo courtesy of Kenyon Communications.

https://kenyoncollegian.com/news/2024/02/residential-life-updates-apartment-and-suite-selection-process/

The Office of Residential Life announced that the housing selection process for Apartment and Suite Housing will be changing for the 2024-2025 academic year.

01/31/2024

From Kazakhstan to Rome, Kenyon students traveled far and wide while participating in Off-Campus Study last semester. Students had the opportunity for new experiences, ranging from local languages to new cuisine. Four students have shared their stories from their past semester away from the Hill. Story by Chau Anh Nguyen.

After a semester away from the Hill, students share their experiences from studying abroad. A variety of majors and countries, everything from favorite memories to valuable lessons are told in a series of interviews.

01/30/2024

In honor of Kenyon’s bicentennial, students coming to Chalmers Library’s Bulmash Exhibition Hall will find a collection of items that provide glimpses into the first 50 foundational years of the College from 1824 to 1874. The exhibition is named “This Will Do,” after the exclamation uttered by Philander Chase as he was “standing upon the trunk of a fallen oak, and permitting his eye to pass around the horizon and take in the whole prospect,” and decided to make the Hill home to Kenyon College, as written in The Kenyon Book published in 1890. Story written by Chau Anh Nguyen. Photo courtesy of Brittany Lin.

In honor of the College’s bicentennial, an exhibition celebrating Kenyon’s first 50 years is on display in Chalmers Library until spring break.

01/30/2024

On Saturday, the Kenyon track and field teams returned to competition for the first time in 2024. The women’s team took home fourth place at the Fighting Scots Invitational, while the men’s team finished in fifth. Story written by Katie Sparvero. Photo courtesy of Sejin Kim.

On Saturday, the Kenyon track and field teams returned to competition for the first time in 2024 at the Fighting Scots Invitational.

01/29/2024

It’s only the second week back on the Hill, but the campus is already buzzing with events. Rush week kicked off on Sunday with a “Meet The Greeks’’ event in Gund Commons. During rush week, Greek organizations host various events where prospective members can schmooze with existing members of the organization they hope to join. The week will culminate with organizations offering bids to the students they wish to invite, beginning a monthslong initiation process. Approximately 25% of the student body is involved in Greek Life, according to Kenyon’s website, including four fraternities, four sororities and one coeducational service society.

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01/23/2024

The Kenyon women’s basketball team hit a tough stretch over winter break, going 1-9 to send the Owls to a 3-14 record (1-5 NCAC) on the season.

The Owls started conference play on Dec. 9, falling at home to the DePauw University Tigers, 59-32. DePauw was thoroughly in control for the duration of the game, holding Kenyon to under 10 points in all four quarters. Claudia Cooke ’24 led the Owls with 18 points, but was the only Kenyon player to score double figures. The Owls also lost guard Alexis Newman ’26, who had started all eight games she had appeared in, to a knee injury that will sideline her for the rest of the year in the contest.

Story by Henry Brandt. Read more at kenyoncollegian.com. Photo courtesy of Graham Stokes.

https://kenyoncollegian.com/sports/2024/01/womens-basketball-competes-over-break/

The Kenyon women’s basketball team hit a tough stretch over winter break, going 1-9 to send the Owls to a 3-14 record on the season.

01/22/2024

Kenyon Owls spread their wings over break as Kenyon a ca****la groups went on tour, performing in various venues across the country, including libraries, chapels, restaurants and senior centers.

Read more at Kenyoncollegian.com. Story written by Emma Rice. Photo courtesy of Grace Thompson.

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Several of Kenyon’s a ca****la groups went on tour over winter break, spreading music and joy across the country.

01/20/2024

On Monday, Kenyon celebrated its 15th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Dialogue, which was organized by the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (ODEI). Honoring the March on Washington’s 60th anniversary last August, the programming focused on the theme, “The Dream Speech 60 Years On: Facing the Paradox of Democracy.”

Bookended by the Chamber Singers’ performance of songs by American composer Undine Smith Moore, the assembly in Rosse Hall featured addresses from Assistant Professor of American Studies and History Francis Gourrier ’08 and Thomas S. Turgeon Professor of Drama and Film Jon Tazewell ’84. Following the assembly, audience members were invited to join a moderated breakout session of their choice.

Read more at Kenyoncollegian.com. Story written by Daisy Newbury. Photo courtesy of Daisy Newbury.

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On Monday, Kenyon celebrated its 15th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Dialogue, focusing on the theme, “The Dream Speech 60 Years On: Facing the Paradox of Democracy.”

01/20/2024

As Kenyon students headed home for winter break, the men’s basketball team hit the hardwood to face off against foes from the NCAC and outside of the conference. The Owls closed out December with a three-game win streak, but struggled as the calendar turned to 2024. Kenyon’s record sits at 4-13 (2-6 NCAC).

Story by Katie Sparvero. Read more at kenyoncollegian.com. Photo courtesy of Graham Stokes.

https://kenyoncollegian.com/sports/2024/01/owls-compete-over-winter-break/

The Owls won three games in December 2023, but struggled in the new year with less than a third of the season left to play.

01/20/2024

On Jan. 8, Kenyon officially kicked off its Bicentennial Celebration through a series of introductory events. A ribbon-cutting ceremony in Bexley Hall, limited-edition cupcakes in Peirce Dining Hall and remarks from President Julie Kornfeld marked the start of the yearlong event.

The bicentennial celebrations at Kenyon are spearheaded by the Bicentennial Planning Committee, composed of Associate Vice President for Alumni and Parent Engagement and Annual Giving Shawn Dailey P’24 ’25, Director of Advancement Communications and Strategy Molly Vogel ’00 and Director of Campus Events Howard Grier.

Story by Rachel Botkin. Read more at kenyoncollegian.com. Photo courtesy of Kenyon Communications.

https://kenyoncollegian.com/news/2024/01/bicentennial-celebration-begins-at-kenyon/

On Jan. 8, Kenyon College officially kicked off the start of year-long bicentennial celebrations through a series of introductory events.

12/15/2023

This past Friday, the Kenyon women’s basketball team (2-5) fell in a challenging matchup against Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland. Despite their recent back-to-back victories, the Owls faced a formidable opponent in the Spartans, who displayed an efficient offense and tenacious defense. Unfortunately, the Owls struggled to find their rhythm, resulting in a decisive 72-29 defeat.

Claudia Cooke ’24 and Alexis Newman ’26 showcased their consistency throughout by leading Kenyon in points for the second consecutive game. Defensive standout Anissa Hardy ’26 exhibited an exceptional performance, contributing one steal, six points, five defensive rebounds and a season-high three blocks. However, the experienced Case Western team, boasting five seniors and two graduate students, posed significant challenges.

Story by Elliot Strauss. Read more at kenyoncollegian.com. Photo courtesy of Graham Stokes.

https://kenyoncollegian.com/sports/2023/12/owls-fall-in-cleveland/

This past Friday, the Kenyon women’s basketball team (2-5) fell in a challenging matchup against Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland.