What Kind of News and Stories Does The Kenyon Collegian Cover?
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The Kenyon Collegian covers Kenyon College and Gambier, Ohio, through several standing sections — News, Features, Arts, and more — with a mix of campus policy, student life, cultural events, and interviews. If you want to know whether a specific Kenyon topic (a policy change, a club, a performance, a person) is likely to appear there, the answer is usually yes, as long as it touches campus life.
The section structure
The homepage organizes stories under headings including Sections, Top Story, In the News, and Featured. Recurring section labels visible in the coverage include:
- News — institutional and campus-wide developments
- Features — student life, how-to pieces, and longer looks at campus culture
- Arts — performances, exhibitions, and creative work on campus
What the reporting actually looks like
The clearest way to describe the range is by example. Recent items span:
| Story | Section | What it shows |
|---|---|---|
| Sarah Longwell talks voter behavior in CSAD discussion | Top Story | Public lectures and political discussion |
| The VI adds 18% gratuity to K-Card purchases | In the News | Dining and payment policy affecting students |
| Office of Campus Safety removes 15 blue light phones | In the News | Campus safety infrastructure changes |
| StuCo reveals Soiree theme | In the News | Student government and campus traditions |
| New NYC summer program to offer finance and art tracks | In the News | Academic and career programming |
| The Gund seeks continuity in search for new director | In the News | Arts institution leadership |
| Campus Senate wants students off their email and on KCon | In the News | Campus communication policy |
| Dean Kennerly to retire after the end of the academic year | News | Administrative personnel and DEI office |
| Kenyon welcomes new historically Black fraternity: ΚΑΨ | News | Greek life and student organizations |
| Kenyon kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month with new exhibit | News | Cultural programming and observances |
| Breaking bread with staff: Campus discusses new addition | Features | Dining policy and campus community |
| Jules Asks: A how-to guide for finding romance on the Hill | Features | Student-life advice and campus culture |
| Kenyon vs iPad learning: Students navigate the digital age | Features | Technology and academics |
| Morganized Crime sets the stage for Sunday night Tiny Rug | Arts | Student performances |
What this means for you
- If you're looking for campus policy and administration — tuition-adjacent changes, safety, DEI staffing, Senate decisions — the News and In the News categories are where those land.
- If you want student life and culture — dining, dating, technology habits, traditions — the Features section carries those.
- If you're interested in performances and exhibitions — the Arts section covers them.
- If you want interviews and public events — the Top Story slot has included a book-talk conversation with an alum.
The paper describes itself as "Serving Kenyon College and Gambier, Ohio since 1856," and the coverage reflects that scope: it is a campus-and-community paper, not a national or general-interest news outlet. Stories are bylined and dated, and many carry comment threads.
Access note
The site lists a "Subscribe Today or Donate" link, and the homepage excerpt references yearly digital subscriptions being available. Pricing details are not specified in the available material, so check the subscribe page directly if cost matters to you.