Knox students embrace internships

Students use experiences to explore interests

Thursday, February 18, 2010
By Elise Hyser

While emphasis on experiential learning at Knox has made students flock to the Career Center for information on internships over the years, satisfying a graduation requirement is certainly not the only reason students spend hours writing resumes and cover letters. Although students are applying for internships in a multitude of career areas, there are definitely trends in the factors motivating individuals to pursue specific internships.

Sophomore Jenna Temkin said, “I didn’t go into this intending to get the experiential ...

Choir tackles pieces in multiple languages

Strong leadership allows groups to flourish

Thursday, November 5, 2009
By Elise Hyser

The Knox College Choir showcased its extraordinary talent in Kresge Hall for their fall concert on Sunday, Nov. 1. While Knox College Choir member and senior John Eisemann characterized the typical fall concert as “a first statement that can be used to judge how far the choir will progress throughout the year,” this particular concert exhibited a great deal of ...

Knox takes back the night

Wednesday, May 20, 2009
By Elise Hyser

On Friday, May 15th, Knox women and men took back the night.

Take Back the Night was started in England in 1877 by women who grew tired of the fear and violence they experienced in the streets of London. Since then, the event has evolved into a phenomenon that encompasses issues ranging from GLBT rights to the awareness and prevention ...

Specimens explores advanced choreography

Workshop culminates in focus on student pieces

Thursday, May 7, 2009
By Elise Hyser

The final dance showcase of spring term, titled Specimens, is the product of a workshop that will display pieces both performed and choreographed by six juniors and seniors, along with two dances that have been choreographed by Knox dance faculty.

“The majority of work in the concert is from a class choreography workshop. Six students are taking the course to ...

Using the power of thought

Pagan Student Alliance invites energy-healing lecturer to Knox

Thursday, April 23, 2009
By Elise Hyser

In an effort to generate discussion about the impact of one woman’s spiritual journey among members of the Knox community, the Pagan Student Alliance invited Leann McWhorter to discuss her 30 years of experience working with dreams and quantum energy healing.

Knox College Junior Ashley Atkinson, President of the Pagan Student Alliance, said, “The main reason I started Pagan ...

Seymour Library at capacity

Library staff works to make space issues for books less of a problem

Wednesday, March 4, 2009
By Elise Hyser

Though college libraries need to have many books on a multitude of subjects, Seymour Library’s annual receipt of between three and five thousand volumes a year has caused it to reach its capacity. With the help of the Instructional Support Committee, the library’s staff is currently working to cut down on the number of books available to students ...

Communication gap evident regarding student health insurance

Knox insurance may be a better deal than most students think

Wednesday, January 28, 2009
By Elise Hyser

By the time an individual reaches the age of 18, signing a legal form of documentation becomes a habitual procedure that seems as simple and ordinary as a routine check-up at the doctor’s office. When receiving one of multiple contracts in the mail prior to the commencement of a new school year, a student typically shares the information with ...

Building a culture of sustainability

Thursday, November 6, 2008
By Elise Hyser

As the environmental sustainability movement dubbed “Going Green” continues to sweep the globe, Knox College students have been increasing their efforts to help preserve the planet. From establishing a Sustainability Task Force that funds long-term “green” projects, to raising environmental awareness through a variety of clubs, there is no doubt that Knox has found its place in the global movement ...

Tartuffe shares universal message

Cast of 17th century production works hard to communicate with 21st century audience.

Thursday, October 23, 2008
By Elise Hyser

In an effort to bring honor to a novel playwright like Moliere through the fall production of Tartuffe, it was crucial for Knox College’s actors and actresses to rehearse for three hours a day, five days a week. The cast had to work with a play set in 17th century France, which tells the story of a middle class ...

Alumni show art during a summer exhibit

Recent graduates display their art as part of an exhibit in Davenport over the summer.

Thursday, October 2, 2008
By Elise Hyser

Art certainly plays an irreplaceable role within the confines of Knox College, but the art exhibition in Davenport, Iowa that was held last summer confirmed that the talent of Knox artists and faculty goes beyond the roads of Galesburg. Last year, seven seniors at Knox College were selected to have their artwork displayed at the Figge Art Museum, where the ...