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The Student News Site of Principia College

The Pilot
The Student News Site of Principia College

The Pilot
NEWS
Gold and blue weekend brings crowd, dodges weather
Zach Proctor, Staff Writer • November 6, 2025

Alumni and families gathered at Principia for Gold and Blue weekend, which was filled with sports, talks, and a celebration of some of the school’s...

Artist Robert Fishbone in front of his mural in progress on 224 Front Street.
Art and conservation merge for birds in Alton
Arale Mathilda Septiaheny, Staff Writer • November 6, 2025
Seven trees on campus now connect Principia to England
Brianna King, Staff Writer • November 6, 2025
Will Principia’s switch to FAFSA impact international students?
Kelenna Onukwugha, Staff Writer • November 5, 2025
Principia College’s redesigned brand identity, introduced during Homecoming Weekend, is meant to honor the school’s history while looking ahead. On the left is the 1934 Girls’ Athletic Association board member pin that inspired the college marketing team.
Principia College reveals new brand identity
Goodluck Ajeh, Editor-in-Chief • November 5, 2025
RECENT STORIES
Rumors swirl as students await results from convocation challenge
Kelenna Onukwugha • November 10, 2025

Students were promised a $500 prize for getting the most house residents to attend this year’s convocation ceremony. Now, seven weeks after...

Seven trees on campus now connect Principia to England
Brianna King • November 10, 2025
Principia leaders prioritize openness, communication in student government
Damola Olayefun • November 10, 2025
Knight classes
Gideon Fugman • November 10, 2025
Principia band rocks Saint Louis museum
Zach Proctor • November 10, 2025
FEATURE
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

The Pilot is a student run newspaper at Principia College in Elsah, Illinois. The mission with this podcast is to inform and share the latest...

Informative sign on the road to Eliestoun.
Why does Principia College have a deer hunting program?
Brianna King, Staff Writer • November 5, 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
Artist Robert Fishbone in front of his mural in progress on 224 Front Street.
Art and conservation merge for birds in Alton
Arale Mathilda Septiaheny, Staff Writer • November 6, 2025
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
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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