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ResLife compensation sparks debate on campus

Mark Nicklaus and Ex-ResLife workers give their perspective regarding the RA position One of the better-paying jobs on the Ripon College campus is working for ResLife. The job entails monitoring […]

The transition to college theater and Silent Sky

Two freshmen who have been performing together since high school share their college theatre experience On the weekend of October 16th, Claire Luebke and Jayden Hinton performed in the play […]

Ripon program dissolved during summer is coming back soon

ROTC program will live on for Ripon students, but it comes with some changes Ripon College President Victoria Folse announced July 9 that Ripon College’s ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) […]

A catalyst for success: the chemistry student behind the scenes

Jacob Abraham, senior chemistry major, details the duties he performs in the Franzen Science Center to keep it running.  When it comes to the inner workings of the Chemistry Department […]

Senior success upon graduation

Getting to know the different paths Ripon seniors are taking as they near graduation “What do you plan on doing after graduation?” It’s a question for some seniors that they […]

New Scholarship Opportunities Aim to Support Both Incoming and Current Students

Incoming and outgoing students are likely to be impacted by scholarships Navigating the cost of higher education can be daunting, but Ripon College is taking steps to ensure students can […]

With other liberal arts institutions in Wisconsin closing due to low enrollment, Chris Schumacher gives insight into Ripon’s aim

Athletic Director Schumacher details how Ripon faculty and coaches are trying to foster a healthy campus environment Chris Schumacher was hired by Ripon College after 30 years of experience in […]

Closure of Private Liberal Arts School Displays Ripon College’s Strengths

Despite low enrollment, current endowment highlights strong future for Ripon With the recent announcement that Ripon College will open its doors to Northland College students for 100% of the closing […]

A Jungle in the Science Center

With the construction of the Franzen Science Center wrapping up, many job opportunities for students at Ripon College are emerging again. For students working within the biology department, these roles […]

Paul Jeffries, philosophy professor. Photo courtesy of Ripon College.

Ripon College’s chair of philosophy is set to retire at the end of the spring semester

Paul Jeffries, professor of philosophy, speaks of his history and his 19 years of academia at Ripon Professor Paul Jeffries has, for a long time, been the chair and only […]

Ripon College Breaststroke Record Broken by Freshman Kahl

Kahl Describes Her First Year Swimming at Ripon College, 200-yard Breaststroke Race, and Experience as a Dual-Sport Athlete  Kiarra Kahl, a freshman majoring in chemistry with a minor in psychology, […]

A New Era For STEM at Ripon College

Ripon’s anticipated renovated Science Center brings a positive response from eager students  “Chemistry, it’s a messy subject…if you work in those labs for more than 50 years, it definitely shows […]