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Latest RSG Vote Raises Questions About Our Democratic Process

Latest RSG Vote Raises Questions About Our Democratic Process

Adrian Pascotto April 6, 2022

On February 22, 2022, Rhodes Student Government (RSG) successfully passed a new constitution, but not without great backlash from students across campus and the Community Standards Council (CSC). Some...

Fighting for Gold at the Beijing Olympics

Fighting for Gold at the Beijing Olympics

Lilly LeJeune March 8, 2022

At the biggest sporting event in the world, three Russian figure skaters fought for the gold. Trained with single-minded determination and crippling perfectionism, none of these skaters truly achieved...

A look into the Sustainability of the Rhodes College Refectory

A look into the Sustainability of the Rhodes College Refectory

Emma Knight November 10, 2021

With the ever growing threat of Climate Change and Global Warming, it is evident that now is the best, and only, time to take action. Rhodes College acknowledges the danger of Global Warming, and is extremely...

Photo courtesy of Ed Uthman.

“They Make Me Wish I Had Been Born in America”: A Story of Discrimination at Rhodes College

Emma Knight November 10, 2021

From prospective students, the appearance of Rhodes College is one which is impeccable and accepting; however, while the institution itself may believe in diversity, a portion of our community does not....

Dancing Their Hearts Out at Kappa Delta’s All Sing

Dancing Their Hearts Out at Kappa Delta’s All Sing

Lilly LeJeune September 28, 2021

In Fisher Gardens on a warm Friday night, Kappa Delta launched their yearly All Sing to raise money for Prevent Child Abuse America and the local chapter, Nurture the Next. After missing a year due to...

The Other British Girl

Jay Chatterjee September 24, 2021

"You can see the looks on their faces when I say I am from England, or they hear my accent. I have to clarify, 'I am not that British girl.'" Not so long ago, the Rhodes community found itself intrigued...

Man vs. Dorm: A Tragedy in Three Parts

Man vs. Dorm: A Tragedy in Three Parts

Anna Strohmeyer, Will Braam, and William Trotman September 24, 2021

Violent destruction, unfair laws, and vigilante justice—all that, and more, today in this thrilling story of vandalism and punishment in the freshmen dorms.  Today we will be doing a deep dive into...

Discrimination By Any Other Name

Discrimination By Any Other Name

Nowreen Sarwar September 20, 2021

A recent incident in the name of a "harmless prank" had Rhodes astounded by the level of ignorance within the community. Two black members of the Rhodes student community were subjected to discrimination...

Louisiana Lynx: Rhodes’ Connections to Hurricane Ida

Louisiana Lynx: Rhodes’ Connections to Hurricane Ida

Keaton Dicapo September 17, 2021

Hurricanes have long been a threat to the lives of many in the United States, particularly in the Southeast, but the devastation continues to escalate with each hurricane season. It is currently the peak...

As We Say Goodbye to President Hass

As We Say Goodbye to President Hass

Samantha Patterson, Editor in Chief June 16, 2021

As we are all aware, President Marjorie Hass will be leaving Rhodes soon to start her new job in Washington DC, as the next President of the Council of Independent Colleges. According to President Hass,...

Nation-Wide Update on Title IX

Samantha Patterson, Editor in Chief May 3, 2021

You have most likely received numerous emails asking you to complete online training due to the new Title IX policies that were recently implemented on August 14. However, what exactly are the changes...

Photo courtesy of SAE, Zeta chapter.

Jane Doe files lawsuit against Rhodes College, SAE

Alice Berry '21 and Rachel Heimann '20 November 8, 2019

A former female student of Rhodes College, only identified as Jane Doe, has filed a lawsuit against Rhodes College, Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE), Tennessee Zeta Chapter and three additional parties. In February,...

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