Caitlin stands in front of newspapers archived at the Smithsonian National Postal Museum. Photo courtesy of Samantha Dietel.

A senior’s first impression of the Washington Semester Program

A College Days staff writer’s letter from an off-campus study program Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of columns from Caitlin Marsch about what it’s like to […]

President Folse and Dr. Khan enjoy their visit to Spain. Photo Courtesy of Victoria Folse.

President Folse “energized” for her second year as Ripon College President

President Folse looks forward to new initiatives and action following her inaugural year. Associate Director of Athletics Steve Wammer opened up the All-Athlete Fall-Kickoff meeting on Sunday, Aug. 27. He […]

The harasser was first seen in these trees between Mapes Hall and Thorne Street. Photo Courtesy of Gwendolyn Frei.

Campus Safety Alert: Physical Harassment Reported Behind Mapes Hall

A Ripon College student was physically harassed late on September 3rd. A student was physically harassed on Sept. 3 around 10:40 p.m. on Thorne Street between Scott and Mapes Halls. […]

Campus Christian Fellowship members pose for a group photo. Photo courtesy of Mikayla Barnes.

CCF students spend their spring break abroad

Ripon College’s Campus Christian Fellowship takes a group of students to Valencia, Spain During spring break 2023, 15 students traveled to Valencia, Spain via Ripon College’s Campus Christian Fellowship (CCF), […]

Senior Ben Fisher completing a high jump for an indoor track event. Photo Courtesy of Ben Fisher.

Ripon College men’s and women’s track and field teams clinch indoor championship for second year in a row

Ripon College coaching staff also won coaching staff of the year for second year in a row By Dorian Phillips and Jeremy Saloun* For the second consecutive year, the Ripon […]

Scotty yawning in the bike racks outside of Scott Hall. Photo Courtesy of Courtney Bernd.

The Trash Cat of Ripon College

A feral cat wins the hearts of many in Scott Hall On Ripon Campus, a little black cat lives outside Scott Hall. Presumed female, she has many names: the trash […]

Students and trip staff meet with a young alumnus. Photo courtesy of Any Gerretsen.

Opinion: What I learned from the Career Discovery Tour

A student’s insights from a Spring Break trip to Washington DC Over Spring Break, a group of juniors and seniors went to Washington D.C. for a Career Discovery Tour, the […]

The members of Calvatia. From left_ Ethan Hansen, Jonah Lazo, and Jonah Roeper. Photo courtesy of Caitlin Marsch.

Local band will perform at Springfest

An interview with Calvatia, the student-run band opening at Springfest A local band called Calvatia will open for the headlining band The Astronomers at Springfest on the night of April […]

The view of Scott hall from the walkway to the Quads from Upper Campus. Photo Courtesy of Mandy Barlow.

High temperatures ignite student frustration with on-campus living conditions

Students express their discontent with uncomfortable temperatures in Scott Hall and the lack of administrative action As spring temperatures climb, Scott Hall residents at Ripon College are observing uncomfortably hot […]

Members of Professor Joe Hatcher’s social psychology class who are helping to host a Share Your Spare: The Importance of Organ Donation Event. Photo Courtesy of Deana Johnson

A Cause Close to Home

College hosts Share Your Spare: Importance of Organ Donation A Ripon College social psychology class is working on a project close to the heart of the community. Two Ripon College […]

People walking by Le Palais Idéal in Hauterives, France.

Hannah Brockman undergoes a unique educational experience studying abroad in France

Brockman shares insights into the differences between the French and American educational systems from her semester abroad In the fall of 2022, Ripon College junior Hannah Brockman embarked on a […]

Yazmin Doroteo works at her desk in the Center for Diversity and Inclusion.

Ripon College welcomes a new CDI director

An interview with the new Director of Multicultural Affairs Yazmin Doroteo assumed her new position as Director of Multicultural Affairs on January 17th, 2023, and now leads the Center for […]