April 13 - 19

All the week’s a stage

Be a part of Beloit College's Day of Unity and participate in Dr. Rick Daniel's conversations on how we can grow and maintain our community!Be a part of Beloit College’s Day of Unity and participate in Dr. Rick Daniel’s conversations on how we can grow and maintain our community!

Hello Beloiters!

It’s a great week to find your stage — the classroom, the theater, or the playing field — and to support your fellow Buccaneers as they share their interests, achievements, and talents.

Student Symposium is Thursday, April 16. Celebrate your classmates and the Fiftieth Anniversary of this full day of learning from student presenters! Hear from students as they share their significant and sustained independent research, inquiry, or creative works.

The Curate Shakespeare As You Like It is 7:30 p.m., April 16-18 and 23-25 at Hendricks Center for the Arts, Studio One. Find out what happens when a roving band of rag-tag actors take on the Bard’s As You Like It?

Rec Week kicked off this past weekend with tailgates down at the stadium. Come down off the bleachers and experience everything Campus Rec has to offer!

  • Monday, April 13: Open Swim 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday, April 14 and Thursday April 16: Open Gyms 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Saturday, April 18: Cat Yoga 11a.m. to 12 p.m. (Don’t forget to complete your punch card at fitness classes all week!)
  • Saturday, April 18: Disc Golf 2 to 4 p.m.
  • The Boathouse Friday 4:30 to 7 p.m. and weekends 2 to 4:30 p.m.

Wondering where to start? The Sinnissippi Cruiser Scavenger Hunt is happening all week. Take a picture with you and your bike at each of the scavenger hunt locations and send it to Campus Rec.

And coming to the stage in front of Middle College in May, Silvija Martincevic ’22 will deliver the 2026 commencement address!

Sports Recap

Men’s Lacrosse secured a 12-5 road win at Cornell College, marking a hat trick from Sky Solig ’27 and a three-assist game from Ryder Story ’27. In goal, Christian Moore ’27 recorded 15 saves against 20 shots. On Saturday, the Bucs celebrated Senior Day at Strong Stadium, honoring the contributions of seven graduating seniors.

Women’s Lacrosse suited up against Cornell College and Marian University. Against Cornell, midfielder Tate Hutchinson ’28 scored her first goal of the season. Additionally, goalkeeper Kim Pilon ’28 recorded a staggering 18 saves. Against Marian, the team celebrated Senior Day, honoring Aileen Garcia, Hailey McNamee, Jane Price, and Zoey Soost for their contributions to the team.

Baseball had a productive week, sweeping both Knox College and Ripon College. The Bucs saw an incredible 10-2 comeback victory in their second game against Ripon, with Josh Beserra ’26 scoring Jack Alport ’26 for the walk-off run. This victory was aided by pitcher Erick Tiegs ’27, who pitched three perfect relief innings.

Softball notched a big 9-0 win at home against Knox College. G Calderon ’26 finished the game with three hits in three at bats and two stolen bases. Lylah Murrah ’27 and Qitarra Olson ’29 led the team in RBIs with two.

Track and Field hosted the annual Beloit Relays on Friday, putting on a masterclass in the field events. Adelaide Schmitt ’28 secured first and second place finishes in shot put and discus respectively. Joshua Martinez ’27 put on a show, claiming first place in shot put, discus, and hammer throw. On the track, Josh Yearby ’27 swept the sprints, winning the 100m and 200m. Additionally, distance runner Simone de Montingy ’26 dominated the 5000m, with a winning time of 19:23.52.

Announcements

Visit “Rummage Sale”: the senior studio art exhibition

Attend the exhibition held through May 10 at the Wright Museum of Art. Studio art graduates hosted an opening reception on April 10.

Submit your group’s information to the digital yearbook

Complete this form to describe your activities this year. All ratified clubs, sports teams, student organizations, and Greek houses are encouraged to write a short paragraph and upload photos.

Deadline: April 13

Stories

Behind the camera at Behind Beloit

Quentin Schane '26, AJ Pimentel '27, and Gerardo Hernandez '29 in the studio.

Behind Beloit, a unique 30-minute community program produced by Quentin Schane ’26, AJ Pimentel ’27, and Gerardo Hernandez ’29, airs weekly on BeloitTV. Mats Rudels, visiting professor in media studies, guides the team that collaborates on everything from opening animations to closing credits. 

Vortex Music Festival celebrates Women’s History Month

GIRL K performs live on stage at Vortex.

Students gathered for the Vortex Music Festival, an unforgettable night of live music, food, and entertainment. This year’s theme, “Powered by Her,” marked the first time the event celebrated Women’s History Month by featuring female-identifying performers throughout the night.

Living as an artist: Steven Shik, Ginsberg-Artist-in-Residence

Steven Shik, an artist and illustrator from Detroit and this year’s Ginsberg Artist-in-Residence, met with students and staff who asked him questions about living as an artist, finding motivation, and dealing with AI in the arts. With the rise of both AI and living costs, it has been hard to be optimistic about being an artist. I was intrigued, as an aspiring creative writer, to get a look behind the curtain at a successful artist.

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