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Professor Othon stands at the table outside of the commons, ready to hand out eclipse glasses to students. Photo Courtesy of Caitlin Marsch.

Solar Eclipse Unites Students, Faculty, and Community Members on Ripon College’s Campus

Ripon College’s Society of Physics Students gathers to distribute solar eclipse glasses and promote eclipse viewing safety Students from Ripon College and Ripon community members gathered on April 8 on […]

Phi Delta Theta Fundraises for the Ripon Area Fire District

The event promotes fire prevention and encourages safety consciousness On Sunday, April 7, Ripon College students from Phi Delta Theta were running laps around downtown Ripon to fundraise for the […]

The Shaolin Center Lion dance team at the Lunar New Year event hosted by ASA. This was one of the many events funded with money from the OneFund. Photo Courtesy of Caitlin Marsch.

Funds, OneFunds, and Budgets

A talk with Student Senate Treasurer Levi Keen about the OneFund The OneFund is a pool of money that student groups can use to pay for activities, such as hosting […]

The previous Soul Food Sunday Event. From left to right: Tamia Harris, Tamyra Patrick, Jamar Thomas, Kiki Sherman, Eugene Hinton, and Ji'Mya Sullivan-Owens. Photo Courtesy of Jamar Thomas.

Club Highlight: Black Student Union and Black History Month Events

BSU executive, Jamar Thomas, details the exciting, upcoming events that BSU will be hosting for Black History Month Black Student Union (BSU) is an alliance group where Black students on […]

Caitlin with a Metro sweatshirt. Photo courtesy of Caitlin Marsch.

A senior’s final reflections on a semester in Washington D.C.

Staff writer Caitlin Marsch reports back after finishing the Washington Semester Program Editor’s Note: This is the follow-up article to a column by Caitlin Marsch about what it’s like to […]

The revamped Jerry Thompson Study Room in the CDI. Photo courtesy of Caitlin Marsch

The Center for Diversity And Inclusion Introduces Tranquility Space

The CDI is making changes to make the space more inclusive for students The Center for Diversity and Inclusion has a new space for students to destress and create art. […]

SAO presents slate of events for the Spring semester

Director of Student Activities Brianna Cyr discusses exciting events sponsored by the Student Activities Office.  Ripon College’s Student Activities Office (SAO) is hard at work preparing events for the Spring […]

The President of College Works Painting, Jack Kratcha, and Orion Rieden holding up their hands to mark “100k” in recognition of Rieden becoming one of the elite members to generate $100,000 in sales. Photo Courtesy of Orion Rieden.

From 12-year-old entrepreneur to first-round draft pick among statewide interns

Orion Rieden, senior, selected first overall pick at the ninth-annual Internship Draft Day at Lambeau Field, details his entrepreneurial journey Orion Rieden is a senior baseball player at Ripon College. […]

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 […]

Jamar Thomas, junior, dressed as Bob Ross during his senior year of high school. Photo Courtesy of Jamar Thomas.

Ripon College Students Geared Up for A Wonderful Time of Fear

Halloween buzz is taking over campus students as they share spooky outfits and wacky stories Ripon College is starting to feel fall in the air as the breeze is stronger […]

Mary Belling sits in the waiting room at Health Services. Photo Courtesy of Gwen Frei.

“Change your toothbrush!” And other tips for staying healthy

The director of Health Services provides 10 ways to prevent sickness and 5 ways to get healthy The leaves are finally falling on Ripon College campus, and with them it […]

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 […]