For two decades, original Maybeck doors have been replaced and stored in a barn near Eliestoun. Recently, an auction to sell some of these doors has been discussed. What’s the main reason for this auction? Over the course of many years, 167 Maybeck doors have been replaced primarily due to fire code safety laws and maintenances [...]
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Grade Inflation at Principia
Friday, March 2nd, 2012Most everyone knows where to find the list. It’s displayed prominently in a well-lit hallway of the School of Government behind a gleaming sheet of glass. Yes, the Principia College Dean’s List is designed to be noticed. Students who earn a solid 4.0 for the term are temporarily commemorated on the wall near the Academic [...]
Our community’s commitment
Monday, February 13th, 2012It’s no secret that the study and practice of Christian Science permeates every facet of life on this campus. The world’s largest Christian Science Organization (CSO) has a home at Principia, talks on almost every imaginable subject are sponsored in house living rooms and common areas across campus, and we designate time every day for [...]
Semesters sink in
Saturday, November 12th, 2011The campus student body is divided over the switch to semesters, with 38 percent opposed and 32 percent in favor, according to a Pilot poll in late October and early November. The remainder of those surveyed had no opinion. The adjustment has stirred much comment over the past 10 weeks, and interviews with students, faculty, staff [...]
Upcoming Abroads
Thursday, September 29th, 2011Principia Abroad Programs 2012 – 2014 The Principia Pilot, in collaboration with the Principia Abroad and Field Programs Department, is proud to announce the upcoming abroad programs for the fall semester of 2012 through the summer of 2014. If you want to skip right to our announcement feature, please go ahead. We understand this is exciting. [...]
Follow the leader
Tuesday, May 10th, 2011Meet David Wold, the man who knows a lot about helping people become effective leaders. Many of the students at Principia who hold leadership positions attended this year’s Leadership Summit, which was held the day before classes started in late August. Wold designed the workshop to help students with team building exercises. He encouraged captains [...]
The new faces of student government
Saturday, April 2nd, 2011Principia is undergoing many changes that will be enacted this fall. For starters, Principia is making the transition to a new semester system, implementing an exciting new schedule and adding new faces to student government. Over the past few weeks, seven Student Senators have been elected, as well as two new Student Body Presidents. Christian Richardson and [...]
Dance Production 2011
Friday, February 18th, 2011Cowboys and prostitutes. Dolls and swans, or perhaps ducks. Kids in a candy shop and martial arts masters. There’s only one place to find it all: Principia College’s own Cox Auditorium. Winter Dance Production is an old tradition at Principia, but it’s changed significantly over the years. According to Junior Kanoe Wagner, Dance Production was once [...]
Former Monitor Editor Joins Mass Comm Ranks
Friday, January 21st, 2011Former Monitor Editor Joins Mass Comm RanksPaul Van Slambrouck, Principia’s newest addition to the mass communication department, knows all about the value of hard work and humility.
“One thing you learn very early on is that you don’t have all the answers, and if you come from a place of thinking you’re supposed to, you probably won’t be a very good journalist.”
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