(ANALYSIS) The soda machine located in The King’s College Fishbowl conceals a far greater secret — a legacy. Mounted into the wall about four feet above the floor, in the shadow of the vending machine within a claustrophobic two-inch gap is an unknown monument to a forgotten memory: a plaque commemorating the dedication of “Miller Circle” to a certain William A. Miller.
Read MoreThe King’s Council rejected an initiative proposed by the House of Susan B. Anthony (SBA) that called for adding specific diversity responsibilities to the job descriptions of all members of Statesmanship on Monday, Dec. 5. The proposal, as it stands, calls for the addition of responsibilities to the Statesmanship job descriptions listed on the Student Portal that “advance strategies that sustain and progress diversity initiatives” by providing long-term “innovative and strategic thought in leadership with multiple dimensions of diversity as key elements of excellence in Christian higher education,” and encouraging “the prospering of diversity through avenues under position’s influence (i.e. through events, conversation, advocacy, etc.)”
Read MoreThe King’s College hosted former nurse and documentarian Jennifer Lahl to present her most recent film titled “The Detransition Diaries” on Tuesday, Nov. 15 in the City Room. Lahl has become a regular guest at The King’s College. Last year she presented a documentary that received both negative and positive responses from the student body.
Read MoreDr. Daniel A. Siedell presented a lecture entitled “Exhibiting God: The Curatorial as Theological Method and Spiritual Practice” on Thursday, Nov. 17. The talk was an intersection of Siedell’s story and his passions regarding theology and art. He was exposed to art by reading art criticism, which is what really made him love it. He said that “language opened up the experience of art.”
Read MoreA technological issue with The King’s College’s single sign-on services prevented various students, faculty and staff from logging into online college systems for three days between Wednesday, Nov. 9 and Saturday, Nov. 12. The login errors caused disruptions in regular proceedings, specifically when any student or faculty/staff member logged out of their school account and could not log back in.
Read MoreThe King’s College will undergo several “strategic rightsizing” changes within the next few years, according to an internal announcement from the Board of Trustees on Tuesday, Nov. 15. “Rather than pursue aggressive growth, we are purposefully adjusting the size of our New York City location,” the announcement stated. “This includes limiting our enrollment, reducing the number of faculty, raising tuition to realistically reflect the true cost of educating a King’s student, and condensing our campus footprint.”
Read MoreThousands of people gathered to cheer on friends and family who embarked on the daring challenge of completing a 26.2 mile run through all five boroughs of New York City on Sunday, Nov. 6. One face among all the onlookers from this year's race is one that many students of The King's College would recognize — Leticia Mosqueda. Mosqueda ran in the New York City Marathon in 2013, 2017 and 2019.
Read MoreMidterm elections are on Tuesday, Nov. 8. and college students who moved from their home states must consider whether they should change their voter registration to the state they study in or continue voting in their home state. Empire State Television reporter, Parker Waites, interviewed students at The King’s College about their experiences and views on the upcoming elections.
Read MoreFor the past month, Kanye (Ye) West, the highly influential American rapper, has become increasingly vocal with his opinions regarding pressing social issues, prompting various right-wing and radical groups to come to his support. October may even go down as Ye’s most consistently-publicized controversy-filled month of his career.
Read MoreInterest in athletics at The King's College has drastically declined in recent years. Students involved in the athletic programs voiced their frustration, especially freshmen, who committed to teams that have since dissolved due to a lack of players. This dilemma is partly due to the pandemic, which affected sports teams across many college campuses in the U.S., and a general disinterest in sports at King’s.
Read MoreProfessor Clemente Lisi recently wrote a book titled “The FIFA World Cup: A History of the Planet's Biggest Sporting Event.” The book was released on Oct. 12, one month before the official launch of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar on November 20. The Empire State Tribune sent Campus Editor Melinda Huspen to chat with Lisi about his new book, the World Cup and his time covering this global game of soccer.
Read MoreFor the past month, New York buildings have been covered with bones and severed body parts. Yet, instead of feeling terror and confusion when passing these places, New Yorkers just keep walking without a moment’s hesitation. How did it become normal to decorate with cobwebs, sliced-up gourds and models of dead people? EST discusses Halloween with King’s students — exploring its history and its different perceptions.
Read MoreThe Troubadour Art and Literary Magazine of the King’s College held a Halloween-themed poetry reading, its second event of the year, last Friday, Oct. 21. Throughout the night, the low stage, surrounded by cobwebs, draped in carpet and illuminated by purple-orange lights, held writers, readers, dancers and singers who came to both listen and share their own work.
Read MoreThe King’s College student organization “TKC Students for Life” (TKC SFL) hosted a public debate labeled “The Nine Month Dilemma” concerning anti-abortion related issues on Wednesday, Sept. 28. This event marks one of the first times TKC SFL decided to orchestrate an event completely student-led — created for people to gain a deeper understanding of the different sides of the abortion issue.
Read MoreThe King’s College hosted economic philosopher and author Dr. Rachel Ferguson to discuss her new book “Black Liberation Through the Marketplace” on Thursday, Sept. 22 in the City Room. Ferguson presented her research, specifically by observing the extreme division in America’s thought processes concerning race.
Read MoreThe King’s College hosted a hybrid webinar event titled "How Should Christians Reflect on Recent SCOTUS Decisions?" on Sept. 14. Four speakers, including three attorneys and King’s graduates, reflected on recent landmark Supreme Court cases and their potential to preserve Christian principles and religious liberty.
Read MoreThe Empire State Tribune sent Editor-in-Chief, Mattie Townson, and City Editor, Paige Hagy, to chat with King’s Interim President, Stockwell Day about all things New York, Canadian politics and King’s budget cuts.
Read MorePresident Tim Gibson is stepping down from his role at The King’s College, according to an email announcement sent out on Thursday, Aug. 11. Mr. Stockwell Day, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, is serving as the Interim President starting immediately—also noting $4 million dollars of upgrades to the King’s facilities in the future.
Read MoreDr. Joshua Kinlaw, Program Chair of the Media, Culture and the Arts and Assistant Professor of History and Humanities, and Dr. Anthony Bradley, Professor of Religious Studies and Director of the Center for the Study of Human Flourishing, spoke on a panel led by Dr. David Tubbs about Roger Kimball’s widely-discussed Interregnum Opening Lecture at an event hosted by The King’s Council on Thursday, April 7.
Read MoreTwo anti-trans documentarians presented their new film to the King's community — only to draw the ire of LGBTQ students who attended the event. “There is no space for queer people to exist publicly at King’s, which makes hosting events like this even more dangerous,” Emily Henry, queer PPE senior, said. “I don’t expect them to agree with queer theory — I just expect them to respect the existence of queer people.”
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