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Democracy in Action
Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, Campus Vote Project and the School of Global and Public Service (GPS) held a panel discussing students’ democratic experiences.
February 28th, Darkest Day in the history of Middle East
The question still remains, will this chain of events lead to a much bigger global war? Or are we already in one? Are we entering a new phase of world order? How many civilian lives will be lost due to these brutal exchanges? Is this the starting point for World War 3?
GPS Networking Day
On Friday, Feb. 27—an unseasonably warm February morning— a group of students, faculty, and staff departed for Chicago for the first ever School of Global & Public Service (GPS) Networking Day.
Gunman kills 2 outside Austin bar, shot dead by Police
Early Sunday morning on Mar. 1, 2026, a gunman caused ruckus outside Buford’s Backyard Beer Garden on West Sixth Street in downtown Austin, Texas, killing two people and injuring 14 others before police fatally shot him.
Peet Fest, Peetier and Festier than ever!
PEET! FEST! PEET! FEST! PEET! FEST!
Trump’s 2026 State of the Union Address
President Trump presents his State of the Union address, where he claims life has never been better for the average American. Is it?
Violence erupts in Mexico amidst the death of kingpin “El Mencho”
Mexico has been hit by a wave of violence after the army killed Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias “El Mencho,” longtime boss of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), on Feb. 22 in a raid in the mountains of Jalisco where he was sheltered in his cabin.
Are we moving towards World War 3?
The global landscape today no longer looks like a system held together by stable rules and trust, but more like a series of overlapping crises where the old order is quietly collapsing.
Learning About Our Rights at the Library
On Thursday, Feb. 26 the library hosted a “Know Your Rights” event. Students were presented with information and events by fellow students, faculty and staff.
Bangladesh elects Tarique Rahman as prime minister post-2024 revolution
Bangladesh has entered a new phase of its politics with the election of Tarique Rahman as prime minister.
Morse Library Cartoneras Exhibit
Spanish 210: Spanish in Dialogue with the Environment unveiled the Morse Library Cartoneras exhibit in early February.
Creative Connections at Black Students United Open Mic
BSU hosted an open mic night in Grace’s Place on Feb. 19.
Czech Republic undergoes major protests over president and government dispute
Protests erupted across the Czech Republic in February 2026.
Epstein Files Continue to Make Waves
The slowly released and heavily redacted Epstein files have begun to make their impact on the world stage. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly Prince Andrew of the British Royal Family, who was prominently featured in the files appearing in numerous photos, emails and more, was arrested Feb. 19. He is charged with “misconduct in public office.” The…
Rick Bass Mackey Chair Reading 2026
On the night of Thursday, Feb. 12, environmental writer Rick Bass delivered the 2026 Mackey Chair reading.
Trump’s Board of Peace commences Gaza revival with $17 billion pledge
President Donald Trump convened the first meeting of his newly launched Board of Peace on Feb. 19, 2026, at the U.S. Institute of Peace in Washington, D.C.
US troops land in Nigeria after airstrikes on Islamists
Nigeria announced on Feb. 16 that the U.S. has deployed roughly 100 military personnel to the country, focusing on training and advising local forces against Islamist militants like Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) affiliates.
Academic Senate Provides Accelerated Admissions Assessment
From seeking to offer a masters’ program to prospective student stats, this month’s academic senate looked towards the future of Beloit College.
Clintons to Testify in Connection to Epstein Files
Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have agreed to testify before Congress about their links to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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On the night of Friday, Feb. 6, the 2026 Farelle Artist in Residence Gabriel Bruno Eng Gonzalez’20 presented a piece he choreographed, performed by students and composed collaboratively.
Global Justice Past and Present Film Festival
Albertine Cinémathèque has once again partnered with Beloit college for a screening of six films over the course of three weeks. This year’s theme is Global Justice: Past and Present.
Measles: Coming to a Town Near You! Confirmed Measles Case at UW Madison
On Feb. 2, a student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison was confirmed to have tested positive for the measles (rubeola) virus.
Ron Watson Faculty Spotlight
On Friday, Feb. 6, Ron Watson’s Faculty Spotlight took place in the Maurer Link. With Qdoba catering in hand, students gathered around to hear Dean Watson’s journey to Beloit College.
January 2026 in the United States and the World
Kammueller gives us a run-down on the news we missed over winter break.
Family Values in Politics, and is Cereal a Soup? Beloit College TPUSA Holds First Meeting
The controversially-formed TPUSA chapter of Beloit College hosts its inaugural meeting.
Keeping Warm in Beloit Below-Tens
Winter, fittingly, gives her insights and personal survival guide to staying warm in the Midwestern cold.
Dance From Screen to Stage: 2026 Ferrall Artist Gabriel Gonzalez
Gabriel Bruno Eng Gonzalez’20 is this year’s Ferrall Artist-in-Residence.
Wisconsin Lawmakers Seek to Regulate Construction of AI Data Centers
As of Jan. 26, Microsoft has been approved to build 15 new data centers in Mt. Pleasant, WI. The village committee unanimously voted on Microsoft’s plans for the former Foxconn manufacturing complex.
Harsh Crackdowns on Protests in Iran
Over 30,000 Iranians are dead and tens of thousands have been arrested as widespread protests continue throughout the nation, with the government forcefully clamping down on dissent.
Kurdish Forces Agree to Integrate into Syria
The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), representing a Kurdish autonomous region, cease fighting and reach an agreement to be absorbed into the Syrian military, in exchange for important concessions.
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