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Student Statement of Culture Revised at BSG Town Hall
Beloit students gathered in the Moore Lounge on the second floor of Pearsons Hall for a Beloit Student Government (BSG) Town Hall led by five panelists, all of whom were BSG executives.
Climate Conversations
Aislynn Patrick’26 organized this event as part of a senior thesis on the topic of climate change and how to have effective conversations about the topic.
AI Data Center in Beloit- An Update
The massive wave of new data centers being proposed and constructed across the nation has struck close to home, as several Wisconsin towns, including Beloit, have been targeted.
Good Ol’ GAZ
This past Wednesday, April 22, was the annual GAZ fest. This year’s organizer was Finn Waterman’26, who has participated in the fest for three years, including this one. The lineup included Lily Niesen’28, Xenya, Annabelle Sherman’27, and Xx_gu773r tr4sh_xX.
Middle East Conflict Continues as Peace Talks Fail
The war between Israel, Iran, and the United States has continued to expand since March 4… Ceasefire talks have stalled, casualties have risen, and recent maritime incidents have raised concern over oil shipments and global trade.
Breaking It Down Sporangium Style: Mold Growth Confirmed in Dance Haus
Lauren Parada’28, decided to test living spaces in Dance Haus, Haven Hall first floor, for mold. All of the places she tested showed mold growth.
Shawn Gillen is Retiring…
On Friday, April 24, students in Shawn Gillen’s Creative Nonfiction class threw a surprise party for Gillen to celebrate his retirement.
Student Sit-In at Middle College Against Housing Changes
BSWU, Greek Life, and Beloit students of all backgrounds take a stand (with a sit-in) outside Middle College.
Bull-riding and Rock Climbing: Spring Day 2026
Spring Day 2026 was full of fun activities, like inflatable rock climbing, mechanical bull riding, and the aforementioned photo booth. The mechanical bull was the premier attraction for a lot of students, each competing to see who could stay on the longest. Eyewitness testimony says Richard McGregory’27 lasted a staggering 23 seconds on the bull.…
2026 Faculty & Staff Award Recipients Announced
On the evening of April 9 in the Moore Lounge, a two-hour awards ceremony took place. Faculty gathered to honor the recipients of the James R. Underkofler Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award and the Phee Boon Kang’73 Prizes for Excellence in Advising and Mentoring, with the Phee Boon Kang awards being given to both a…
Vintage PhotoBooth on Spring Day ‘26
On Wednesday, April 22, Beloit held its annual Spring Day… among all the activities, one of the most consistently crowded spots was the new vintage photo booth, with 3,484 photos taken throughout the day.
The Invisible War
Scott Wallace, assistant professor of journalism at the University of Connecticut, visited campus on Monday, April 6.
The (very) Distinguished Explorer Awards
On Friday, April 10, 2026, Dr. Nicholas D. Pyenson was the latest recipient of the Roy Chapman Andrews award.
Scoop and Paint in the Maurer Link
On Saturday, April 11, a Scoop and Paint event was held in the Maurer Link. Hosted by RA Snigdha Dasoondi’28, this one-hour painting session was attended by a number of talented artists and students seeking ice cream.
UW-Madison Researcher Arrested
On Friday, April 10, a University of Madison Wisconsin lab employee was arrested for reckless endangerment after an incident in the UW Madison lab.
Follow-Up on Transparency and College Communication with Students
Single-room housing will now be an extra $400 per semester, starting fall 2026, according to Vice President of Finance and Strategy & Operations Tim Leslie and the college’s CFO Elizabeth Moore. This news comes after some students have already registered for housing.
Chris Taylor Wins Bid for State Supreme Court
Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Chris Taylor beat opponent Maria Lazar in a statewide election held April 7, 2026
‘What We Do Matters’: Optimism, Resolution, and Hard Truths at Academic Senate
The April meeting of Beloit College’s Academic Senate filled Morse-Ingersoll Hall’s Richardson Auditorium with staff, faculty, and students on April 8 to dictate changes to the college’s academic program. In the meeting, administration stressed trust, admissions provided hope for the next academic year, President Eric Boynton was reverent toward the college’s accomplishments, and healthcare costs…
In Memoriam- Charlie
A memorial piece for John Porcellino’s dog, Charlie.
Archives Exhibit: ‘Beloit College Against War: Alumni Stories of Anti-War Movements’
On Friday, April 3, The Beloit College Morse Library hosted an opening for a student exhibit, “Beloit College Against War: Alumni Stories of Anti-War Movements.”
Transparency and Trepidation: College Communication with Students
Events and changes made in the past month at Beloit College have led students to question the transparency of information the school has with its students. This started with a potential safety threat on campus, and has continued with housing access and pricing information.
“We’re All in This Together” – Weissberg Chair Daniel Wilkinson Speaks to Campus
Daniel Wilkinson is the 2025-2026 Weissberg Chair in Human Rights and Social Justice, focusing during his week-long residency on the topic of climate change and climate justice.
Wisconsin Supreme Court Candidates Face Off in Televised Debate
On April 2, campus organization Beloit Votes held a watch party for the hitherto postponed Wisconsin Supreme Court debate between candidates Maria Lazar and Chris Taylor. The event, furnished with pizza and drink, was held in Richardson Auditorium from 7-8 p.m. Although the debate was pushed back last week after Taylor was hospitalized, Beloit Votes…
“I do not regret to inform you that we are going to win, because we are tough as hell.” GWIS Women in STEM Faculty Panel
On March 31, 2026, the Girls and Women in Science (GWIS) organization hosted a Faculty Panel in the Powerhouse Stack. The panel posited questions to key speakers Dr. Disda Shende, Dr. Britt Scharringhausen, Dr. Helen Werner, and Dr. Katherine Harris.
Queer Shorts: Student-Programmed Beloit International Film Festival Event
On Saturday, Mar. 21, the Beloit College Content Creation and Marketing class put on their annual Queer Shorts festival.
Steven Shik: A Culmination
On Thursday, March 19, Steven Shik, Beloit’s 2026 Ginsberg Artist-in-Residence, crowned his week-long residency here at our college with a keynote speech in the Richardson auditorium.
Potential Beloit Data Center Sparks Backlash
The city of Port Washington, Wisconsin, is currently embroiled in a legal battle concerning the release of documents pertaining to the development of a new data center. Unwilling to furnish documents regarding the data center, the city has found itself under legal scrutiny and criticism from opponents of the proposal. Port Washington is just one…
The Beloit International Film Festival is Officially Here!!!
Stop by a number of locations around campus and the City of Beloit to see an awesome collection of short and feature length films!! Showings are happening throughout the day on Wednesday March 25, Thursday March 26, Friday March 27, Saturday March 28, and Sunday March 29!! Find more information on the films and get…
Women’s History Month
Women’s History Month originated in California as just a week put on by the Education Task Force of the Sonoma County Commission on the Status of Women. It was aligned with International Women’s Day on March 8 and continued to grow across the nation. In 1980, women began lobbying for national recognition, and in February,…
Local Environmental Organization Panel
A panel of three local environmental organizations was held in Richardson Auditorium on March 19.
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