After last year’s Interregnum theme of Reconciliation, I felt encouraged — ready to embark on this year’s theme of Readiness in the Interregnum Opening Lecture on Wednesday, March 30. To my disappointment, I was mandated by the college to listen to American conservative art critic, Roger Kimball, talk about the dangers of multiculturalism and the superiority of Western culture.
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Two 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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In the age of TikTok and memes, the 2008 phenomenon, “Twilight,” has somehow made a cultural renaissance. This resurgence may have something to do with “Twilight” writer and conceptualizer, Stephanie Meyer’s recent release of a companion story to the saga—Midnight Sun. Though the series just celebrated its 12th anniversary, “Twilight” seems to be making a comeback in the Gen Z media cycle—perhaps similar even to the age of “Team Edward” and “Team Jacob” Hot Topic t-shirts circa 2008.
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Despite the ongoing pandemic and social distancing regulations in New York City, King’s found a way to host their annual Great Race this past weekend.
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Due to COVID-19 social distancing restrictions, the traditional King’s College event, “The Great Race”, is functioning differently this year. EST’s Campus Editor, Mattie Townson, interviewed the Director of Student Development, Jonathan Sheaffer, to clear up any confusion. Here’s what she learned:
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With hands raised high into the air and eyes clenched shut, Shá Sanders, King’s senior and President of the Table, the student organization at King’s created to give a voice to minority students, stood in front of the Barclays Center to protest police brutality and the murder of George Floyd. The tear gas released by police officers’ into the predominantly peaceful crowd clouded her vision. An officer walked towards her demanding she leave the premises immediately. Then, as she walked away, stopping just momentarily to help a girl who had tripped behind her, she was struck down in the ribs by an officer’s baton.
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Laying in my bed with a high fever and cough, I surrendered to the idea of living my worst fear—having the coronavirus.
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After much deliberation, the President’s Cabinet decided to transfer the traditional Commencement Ceremony to an online ceremony due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.
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Ruby Duane, 16-year-old high school junior, walked into Madison Central High School in Madison, Miss. after two years of immigration preparation.
Read MoreAfter the first tie in King’s SBP election history, Dean Leady announced that Colin Phillips won the race by 11 votes.
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Madelynn Kaufmann and Colin Phillips will proceed to the final election portion of the SBP race, marking the end of Blake Ashley’s campaign trail.
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Colin Phillips, PPE major and SBP candidate, has always had a passion for leadership. Growing up in homeschooling, parents of his friends recognized and identified his ability to lead and negotiate, making him the ideal image of a diplomat, Phillips explained.
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Blake Ashley, Humanities major and current president of the House of C.S. Lewis, didn’t plan on running. It wasn’t until the moment he heard about the cancellation of Fall Retreat for the 2020-2021 school year that he decided that it was time to once again run for SBP.
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Madelynn Kaufmann, SBP candidate and RTS major, worked this year as Director of Student Organizations on the Cabinet. As she grew into her role, Kaufmann began to see the change she wanted to make at King’s, constantly writing ideas down that she hoped would be of aid for the next Cabinet.
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Blake Ashley, Student Body President candidate, released a copy of his highly-anticipated Fall Retreat revision plan today to complete his platform. This new plan will cut the cost by an estimated $26,105. The 2019 Fall Retreat cost around $72,000, and with the introduction of Blake’s plan for the 2020-2021 school year, the new cost would be around $45,895.
Read MoreStudent Body President candidates, Blake Ashley, Madelynn Kaufmann and Colin Phillips took the stage for the first SBP Debate, discussing aspects of institutional unity issues, administration changes and questions about their individual platforms on Tuesday in the City Room.
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Madelynn Kaufmann, Blake Ashley and Colin Phillips are running for Student Body President for the 2020-2021 school year, according to the announcement made Friday by current SBP Koby Jackson.
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At the start of the spring semester King’s announced its new academic chairholders. Beginning Aug. 1, 2020, the new chairs will include: Dr. Kimberly Reeve for the Business/Finance degree; Dr. Joshua Kinlaw for the Media, Culture and the Arts (MCA) major; Dr. Paul Mueller for the Politics, Philosophy, and Economics (PPE) major; Dr. Robert Carle for the Religion and Theological Studies (RTS) major; and Paul Glader for the newly separated Journalism, Culture, and Society (JCS) major.
Read MoreAbbie Roper, senior business major at The King’s College, released her first single titled “Heartfelt” on November 15. This release marked her debut on Apple Music and Spotify.
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