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King’s Hosts “Reflections on the Taliban Takeover” Webinar
King’s Hosts “Reflections on the Taliban Takeover” Webinar

The King’s College hosted a Zoom Webinar regarding the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan on Thursday, Oct. 7. King’s faculty and scholars shared their perspective on America’s withdrawal from Afghanistan and its implications for the current world climate.

Dr. Joseph Griffith, the Assistant Professor of Politics, moderated the event. After opening remarks, he introduced the four main speakers: Dr. Robert Carle, Professor of Religious and Theological Studies; Dr. Mary Habeck, author of the book Knowing the Enemy: Jihadist Ideology and the War on Terror; Tim Gibson, retired Air Force Brigadier General and current TKC President; and Dr. Steele Brand, the Associate Professor of History. Dr. Griffith also hosted the Q&A session at the end of the event.

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King’s Hosts First Two Cents
King’s Hosts First Two Cents

On Oct. 6, King’s hosted its first Two Cents event of the year with Disney as the central theme. Sam Klozik, Director of Student Events at King’s, hosted the event with guests Kylie Willis, Christian Formation Coordinator at King’s, and Dr. Stephen “Doc” Salyers, Associate Professor of Communications and Humanities at King’s.

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King’s Documentary Screening of Trans Movie Draws Mixed Reviews
King’s Documentary Screening of Trans Movie Draws Mixed Reviews

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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Presidential Lecture Series: Faith in the Halls of Power Opens with Guest Speaker Tim Goeglein
Presidential Lecture Series: Faith in the Halls of Power Opens with Guest Speaker Tim Goeglein

Tim Goeglein kicked off the Presidential Series, Faith in the Halls of Power, on Sept. 15. Goeglein, a senior fellow at The King’s College, previously served as top aide to President George W. Bush as his special assistant from 2001 to 2008. He shifted his career to focus on outreach and is currently the Vice President of external relations at Focus on the Family.

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TKC Council Holds First Meeting of School Year
TKC Council Holds First Meeting of School Year

The King’s College Council held their first meeting of the 2021-2022 school year on Monday, Sept. 13. Items of new business included debriefing New Student Orientation (NSO) and Great Race, approving a new AAPI student organization, confirming five students as members of the Student Organizations Committee and confirming one student as an Events Committee Associate Director.

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King’s Council Brings Back Fall Retreat At Camp Tecumseh After Two Years

On Thursday, Sept. 16, students and faculty traveled to Camp Tecumseh in Pittstown, N.J., for the return of Fall Retreat.

Due to budget constraints and COVID-19 restrictions, King’s has not held Fall Retreat since 2019. Student Body President (SBP) Brent Buterbaugh and his cabinet were determined to host this year’s retreat and were willing to adhere to the camp’s COVID-19 rules and the King’s administration’s concerns.

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Recap — King’s Conducts NSO Fully In-Person
Recap — King’s Conducts NSO Fully In-Person

New Student Orientation (NSO) kicked off for first-year students in-person on on Saturday, Aug. 28 after last year’s events took place remotely. The school president, Tim Gibson, Dean of Students, David Leedy and each of the House Presidents gathered to welcome new students and parents at Calvary Episcopal Church.

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COVID-Related Setbacks Fail to Limit Student’s Passion for King’s
COVID-Related Setbacks Fail to Limit Student’s Passion for King’s

Many students across the country have faced financial hardship during the pandemic bringing about a need for help to complete their academic education. Three King’s students who went remote during the COVID-19 pandemic spoke on their experiences with the up’s and down’s of attending King’s online.

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Paul Mueller’s Busy School Year and Even Busier Summers
Paul Mueller’s Busy School Year and Even Busier Summers

Students at The King’s College know Dr. Paul Mueller for his expertise in economic thought and practice. What many don’t know is that Dr. Paul Mueller, an associate professor of economics, spends his time in the summer at his family-owned bed and breakfast with his wife and five kids.

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Bridget Rogers: Working and Building Relationships During COVID-19
Bridget Rogers: Working and Building Relationships During COVID-19

People around the world have gotten used to working remotely this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But one staff member at The King’s College had already been working from home for two years before the college shut down last March. Bridget Rogers, 58, was just settling into her role as the Chief Development Officer for King’s when, all of a sudden, everyone was working from home like her.

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King’s Faculty and Students Split on COVID-19 Vaccines and Mask Mandates Going Forward
King’s Faculty and Students Split on COVID-19 Vaccines and Mask Mandates Going Forward

The city recently opened up eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine to any New Yorkers 16 years of age and older who want it, but a Siena College poll recently found that more than 25% of those surveyed do not plan to get the vaccine.

Students and faculty at King’s are now part of the larger population that has access to the vaccine, although opinions around receiving the shot — and the possibility of easing restrictions on campus — vary within the school community.

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Chauvin Ruling Sparks Debate on the Future of Fighting Injustice
Chauvin Ruling Sparks Debate on the Future of Fighting Injustice

For much of the past 12 months, American’s have heard the rallying cry, “I can’t breathe.”

In response to George Floyd’s death at the hands of Derek Chauvin, many used the chant as a plea for justice. The movement involved hundreds of protests, especially in the summer of 2020.

Now, in 2021, the situation has changed. Derek Chauvin has been convicted of murder. But is the fight for justice still unfinished?

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