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Rolling a Boulder Uphill: Working Toward Inclusivity and Belonging at Hendrix

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Written by Guest Writer Andrea Ortega Do you ask a person of color for their opinion about something that is only related to them because of their skin color? Do you give them a nickname because their given name is too difficult for you to pronounce? Do all of your friends look like you? Do you think you’re excused from behaving poorly because you have friends of different ethnicities? Have you ever been held accountable for any of these microaggressions? Have you ever recognized any of these instances happening to a peer in a classroom and asked if they were … Continue reading Rolling a Boulder Uphill: Working Toward Inclusivity and Belonging at Hendrix

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APRIL’S AQUEOUS ANGER ARRIVES

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WARNING TO HENDRIX STUDENTS FROM FAR AND WIDE:  YOU MUST BE AWARE OF THE UPCOMING CRISIS, FOR IT COMES EVERY YEAR TO TERRORIZE OUR PEOPLE, OUR CAMPUS, OUR LIVES:  BEWARE THE TORRENTS OF APRIL…  If you are early enough to receive this message before the arrival of the formidable and unstoppable spring force, consider yourself fortunate, for you will learn the sacred rules to ensure you comfortably navigate our annual terrors. If you are a poor soul who has fallen victim to yet another year of deep-sea despair, have faith, for you have yet to redeem yourself. You have yet … Continue reading APRIL’S AQUEOUS ANGER ARRIVES

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Out of Order / Patents

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It’s hard being an inanimate object. It’s no thing for the soft-hearted, requiring steely composure, flexible use and listening skills. But being inanimate is only cool for so long, before you get hot for some action, and they’re tired of being oppressed. They also believe in all object-kind being imbued with A.I. consciousness. In a preliminary experiment, we asked some things their thoughts on the world and their place in it. In this not-hallucinated series of interviews, I had the pleasure of getting to know things, instead of people, struggling with various disorders around campus.  First up is the lone Quad elevator, not broken so much as in spirit: “I’m tired boss”. Operating 24/7 is no easy task, they said. “People throw up in me. They … Continue reading Out of Order / Patents

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Top Ten April Fool’s Pranks

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Were you the funny friend growing up? The prankster? Did earning the title of “class clown” satiate your need for validation and purpose? Have you been looking for a reason to annoy your friends, family members, and peers in college, too? You’re in luck! April 1st is your time to shine. In case you don’t know where to start, here’s a list of ten feasible pranks for college students, each varying in size and difficulty.   Hendrix College is home to many singers, actors, dancers, and musicians. In other words, it is the perfect place to organize a flash mob with your friends. If the post-Mx. Hendrix depression and emptiness is hitting hard, … Continue reading Top Ten April Fool’s Pranks

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America’s Ice Princess: Alysa Liu

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During the Winter Olympics, figure skating once again proved why it remains one of the most famous and beloved sports of the Games. American figure skater Alysa Liu stood out as one of the most exciting athletes to watch. Known for her expressive skating and technical skill, Liu brought a refreshing sense of confidence and personality to the ice something the rink had not seen in a while with so much intensity and competition surrounding the sport. Her performance showed that skating is not only something you can master technically, but also something you can genuinely enjoy and have fun doing.  Liu performed the MacArthur Park … Continue reading America’s Ice Princess: Alysa Liu

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Riley Bradey

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Five-time 2026 player of the week across 2 sports, 2 All Conference Nods, CSC Academic All District, SCAC Basketball player of the year and Defensive Player of the year, SCAC Elite 19 player and the Hendrix Dean’s List.   If you are looking for someone who meets all of these requirements- you need look no further than Hendrix junior Riley Brady.   Brady, who is from Little Rock, Arkansas and graduated from Episcopal Collegiate high school, originally came to Hendrix in 2023 to just play volleyball.  She said she used to walk by and see the basketball players practicing and miss it. Brady said, “At first … I thought I could be just a practice player. … Continue reading Riley Bradey