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 […]

Atimevu Drum and Dance Ensemble Performs Traditional Music from Ghana at Ripon College

Members of Atimevu, Including Master Drummer Emmanuel Eku, Share Their Experiences Playing Music From West Africa Atimevu, a drum and dance ensemble from Madison, Wisconsin, visited Ripon College last Friday […]

Largest gift commitment in college history awarded to Ripon from Merriman Alumni

$20 million donation contingent on former Merriman house to be rebuilt Officially announced on the college website on Nov. 13, Ripon officials issued a statement regarding the “transformational” 20 million […]

The crowd watches Kamala Harris speak at the rally on Oct. 3rd. Photo Courtesy of Rickie Bailey.

Ripon College professors react to Harris Campaign visiting campus

The Harris for President Campaign will visit Ripon College on Thursday, Oct. 3. There have been varying student reactions, but several faculty members expressed excitement about her upcoming  visit. Communication […]

College Days staff member, Emma Johnson, interviews sophomore, Zoe Stephanie. Photo Courtesy of Rickie Bailey.

Ripon College students give thoughts on Harris Campaign visiting Ripon College

United States Vice President speculated to speak at birthplace of Republican party on October 3  As news spread overnight on Ripon College campus that it appears Vice President Kamala Harris […]

Kamala Harris speaking at Ripon College on Oct. 3rd. Photo Courtesy of Emma Johnson.

Breaking News: Harris Campaign to Visit Ripon Campus

President Folse announces the Harris for President Campaign is set to visit campus on Oct. 3 President Victoria Folse emailed Ripon College faculty, staff, and student body Monday night at […]

Image taken from resident’s personal security camera. Photo courtesy of Mark Nicklaus.

Breaking news: Trespasser Caught Entering Unlocked Rooms in Johnson Hall 

A former student was caught breaking and entering into Johnson Hall dorms Residence Life Director Mark Nicklaus sent an email on the morning of Friday, Sept. 20 to all Johnson […]

Ripon College students are excited about their new appointments to IFC

Carter Vaughan, junior, Dorian Phillips, sophomore, and Christian Hernandez, freshman, have just been elected to key roles and they are excited to make an impact The Interfraternity Council (IFC) on […]

Windows are boarded on Farr hall as contruction continues. Photo Courtesy of Miki Canak.

Farr Hall Renovation: Impacts on Academics

Changes facing student life and faculty. In December 2021, Ripon College’s administration announced the primary phase of a $35 million strategic infrastructure plan, which included plans for renovation to Farr […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]