Monthly Archives: February, 2011
Index Online Exclusive: Video from the Kind of Noise Poetry Slam
First place winner Salwa Tareen performing at the Kind of Noise Poetry Slam.
Activism at Kalamazoo: Race Factors Into Ineffective Policy Protests
By Hussain Turk In my time at K I always find myself bemoaning the alarming absence of student activism. And when brief periods of “activism” do indeed occur, they tend … Continue reading
Re-prioritizing K’s Food Policy: Price Need Not Deter Sustainability Efforts
By Trace Redmond I find Dean Westfall’s comments in the Index article “Local Foods Debated: Is Changing Our Eating a Pressing Social Justice Issue?” concerning the local, sustainable food purchasing policy … Continue reading
College Hopes Students SWARM to Athletic Events
By Kaitlyn Steffenhagen With frigid temperatures keeping students inside and buried in books, some K College kids are desperate for something to do. The ALC, K Cheer, and the Office … Continue reading
Third Win Breaks Streak for Women’s Basketball
By Jackson Vaughn Courtney Kaplan K’11 stole the ball with less than ten seconds left on Wednesday to seal the game, leaping up and down with her teammates to celebrate. … Continue reading
Sports Sideline
By Jackson Vaughn Wednesday, February 9th Women’s Basketball vs Alma Hornets: 61 Scots: 57 Men’s Basketball at Alma Hornets: 76 Scots: 56 The Hornets rocketed out of the gates, leading … Continue reading
A SoapBox to Slam Upon: Poetry Event Brings K a Platform and Performers
By Maggie Kane Saturday evening’s Kind Of Noise poetry slam was a hit, bringing students together to listen to poetry read by their peers and by visiting speakers. The event, … Continue reading
Breaking the Bubble: Kzoo Breakfast Joints Deliver Signature Dishes, Style
by Jordan Rickard When I wake up at noon on a Saturday I want breakfast. I don’t want quiche or crepes. I want bacon, fried eggs, and sausage gravy. Luckily … Continue reading
An Alum on Policy Reform
by Dan Mitler K’10 If I had to change one thing about K College, it would be to make sure that students have a voice, and that the administration listens … Continue reading
Alum Wanting Reason from Student Protesters
By Clif Ballard, K ‘09 As a K College alumnus, I am generally extremely proud of my alma mater and its student body. But given what I have been hearing … Continue reading
