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The Student News Site of Principia College

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The Student News Site of Principia College

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NEWS
Construction on River Road in October 2025. Staff Photo.
Elsah bridge repair raises safety concerns
Brianna King, Staff Writer • October 15, 2025

The intersection at Elsah Creek leading to Illinois Route 100, commonly known as River Road, is under construction until Nov. 28, according to...

Rackham Rave off the table this fall, replaced by Campout Cinema
Isaac Oribariho • October 15, 2025
Principia’s academic reimagination brings new centers and changes to majors
Saray Hernandez Cisneros and Anna Dilley • October 15, 2025
Once national champions, Principia rugby sidelined from conference play
Damola Olayefun • October 15, 2025
The Piasa Pub is a favorite spot for socializing, homework, or for a tasty meal or shake. photo / Tamara Seid-Graham.
‘Prin Bucks,’ buffet, and budgeting: Principia students navigate new dining system
Kasie Mbah, Reporter • October 15, 2025
RECENT STORIES
Satire: A history of Principia houses
Gideon Fugman • October 15, 2025

Oftentimes, we report on future or present events and forget to inform you of the vast history of Principia. Well, fear not, my fellow students,...

Elsah bridge repair raises safety concerns
Brianna King, Staff Writer • October 15, 2025
Rackham Rave off the table this fall, replaced by Campout Cinema
Isaac Oribariho • October 15, 2025
Principia’s academic reimagination brings new centers and changes to majors
Saray Hernandez Cisneros and Anna Dilley • October 15, 2025
Once national champions, Principia rugby sidelined from conference play
Damola Olayefun • October 15, 2025
FEATURE
President John Williams moderates the 2022 Monitor Night Live. President George Moffett had the idea to begin the event in 1997. Since then, the College and The Christian Science Monitor have had an ongoing relationship. Staff photo
Journalists return for 25th ‘Monitor Night Live’
Brianna King and Acadia Vance • October 15, 2025

Principia College and The Christian Science Monitor are marking 25 years of “Monitor Night Live,” a campus event that brings world news home...

The Pilot Podcast debuted in Fall 2025 with Managing Editor Hannah Wymer hosting. Screenshot.
Principia student-run newspaper introduces the Pilot Podcast
Pilot Staff • October 15, 2025
Principia’s spiritual life department gains assistant director
Brianna King, Reporter • September 21, 2025
Jeff Steele, courtesy Principia College
Remembering Jeff Steele: Principia professor emeritus leaves lasting legacy
Arale Septiaheny and Ruth Hummell • March 4, 2025
Why is there a boat behind Principia’s science center?
Edwin Kodero, Reporter • November 16, 2024
ATHLETICS
OFF CAMPUS NEWS
Numbers in the News
Medara Udoekong • October 15, 2025
Photo by Debby Hudson on Unsplash
News around the world: Nepal, Argentina, Rwanda and more
Saray Cisneros, Reporter • September 21, 2025
Numbers in the News
Medara Udoekong • September 21, 2025
News around the world
Damilola Odunuga, Reporter • March 4, 2025
OPINION
Satire: A history of Principia houses
Gideon Fugman • October 15, 2025
Satire column: Prin’s student life redesigns campus
Gideon Fugman, Satire columnist • September 21, 2025
Principia students deserve reliable, accessible transportation
Isaac Oribariho • September 21, 2025
Satire: Introducing B.A.D. Advice
Gideon Fugman, Satire columnist • March 4, 2025
REVIEWS
Photo/Lauren Furbush
Review: Onyx Storm
Acadia Vance, Columnist • February 17, 2025
Romance Book Reviews
Acadia Vance • February 11, 2025
Arcane TV Show Review
Acadia Vance • December 11, 2024
The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Acadia Vance • November 16, 2024
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