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Softball Team Picked Third in MWC South Division in 2012

from:Knox College

The Prairie Fire softball team is predicted to finish in the top three of the Midwest Conference South Division during the upcoming season.

Mississippi River Valley Art Directory

Mississippi River Valley Art Directory spring art drive, May 5 & 6, 2012 is one of the largest self-guided art tours in the Mississippi Valley. The tour stretches from...

Longtime Chicago Magazine Editor Teaching Journalism at Knox

from:Knox College

Richard Babcock, who spent 20 years at the monthly Chicago magazine, is named Distinguished Journalist in Residence at Knox College, where he will teach feature writing.

Men's Basketball Team Comeback Bid Comes Up Short Against IC

from:Knox College

The Prairie Fire fought back after Illinois College raced out to a big lead but couldn’t get over the hump in a 91-79 Midwest Conference setback.

Lady Blues Escape Women's Basketball Team

from:Knox College

Illinois College pulled away from the Prairie Fire in the final minute of a close game on Wednesday and posted a 103-95 Midwest Conference victory.

Men's Tennis Player's Perfect Start Nets Him Weekly Award

from:Knox College

A men’s tennis player that is unbeaten after the Prairie Fire’s first two matches of the season is the latest award winner from the athletic department.

AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

Runners Set Three New All-Time Top 10 Marks at IC

from:Knox College

Prairie Fire runners made three new additions to the indoor track and field record books during the Jim Green Classic last Saturday at Illinois College.

Swim Teams Face Beloit and Carroll in Double Dual

from:Knox College

Swimmers for both the women’s and men’s teams won two events each in the regular season final for the Prairie Fire, a double dual at Beloit College.

Men's Tennis 1-1 On Opening Day of 2012 Season

from:Knox College

The Prairie Fire kicked off the 2012 season with a split on Saturday at the University of Dubuque’s Chlapaty Recreation and Wellness Center.

Ripon 78 Knox 62 Men's Basketball

from:Knox College

The Prairie Fire stayed with Ripon College and its potent offense for the first 10 minutes of the game, but the Red Hawks rode the hot hand of their best scorer defeated Knox on...

Ripon 107 Knox 70 Women's Basketball

from:Knox College

The Prairie Fire concluded stretch of four road games in seven days with Midwest Conference loss on Saturday against Ripon College.

Carroll Hands Men's Basketball Team MWC Setback

from:Knox College

Carroll University used a big first half to build a lead the Pioneers would never relinquish in an 84-61 Midwest Conference win against the Prairie Fire 84-61 on Friday night at...

Resurgent Carroll Tops Women's Basketball Team

from:Knox College

The Prairie Fire got off to a slow start and never recovered in a 98-71 Midwest Conference loss on Friday night at Carroll University.

Wrestling Team Ends Regular Season with Loss at Lincoln

from:Knox College

The Prairie Fire lost a dual meet 41-12 on Thursday night at Lincoln College.

Wetherbee Sets Career 3-point Record

from:Knox College

A senior member of the men’s basketball team set a new all-time mark for career 3-point baskets during Tuesday night’s loss at Grinnell College.

Women's Swimmer Named Prairie Fire Award Winner

from:Knox College

An impressive performance by a member of the women’s swim team that helped Knox sweep away the competition last weekend at Illinois College is being recognized by the...

Panda-monium II: Knox's Godsil Photographs Pandas in France

from:Knox College

A few weeks after completing an international assignment to take photos of newly arrived pandas in Scotland, Knox College instructor Michael Godsil is asked to document the...

Men's Basketball Team Downed by Hot Shooting Grinnell

from:Knox College

Grinnell College got off to a fast start and remained unbeaten at home with a 128-87 Midwest Conference win against the Prairie Fire on Tuesday night.

Women's Basketball Team Stopped by Grinnell

from:Knox College

The Prairie Fire struggled to make shots against a stingy Grinnell College defense and lost 87-67 Tuesday at Darby Gym.

Senior Runner Sets New School Mark in the Mile at Titan Open

from:Knox College

One Knox men’s indoor track school record fell and another was nearly set on January 28 as the Prairie Fire competed at the Titan Open, hosted by Illinois Wesleyan...

Snapshots of Knox College International Fair 2012

from:Knox College

From an world-spanning buffet lunch to cultural displays and a festive Parade of Flags, Knox College celebrates it's 31st Annual International Fair; the theme posed the...

Knox honors four with 2012 Alumni Achievement Awards

from:Knox College

Knox College honors four alumni with 2012 Alumni Achievement Awards, as nearly 20 prior winners will return to campus for this year's special Founders Day Convocation on Feb....

Results of Swim Teams Victories at Illinois College Triangular

from:Knox College

The Prairie Fire women's and men's swim teams swept the field on Saturday at a triangular hosted by Illinois College.

Men's Basketball Team Suffers Loss at IC

from:Knox College

The Prairie Fire and Illinois College were deadlocked for a half, but the Blueboys pulled away in the second half to claim a 70-56 Midwest Conference victory on Saturday.

Big Second Half Lifts IC Past Women's Basketball Team

from:Knox College

It was a tale of two halves for the Prairie Fire, who saw a two –game winning streak end with a 103-91 Midwest Conference loss on Saturday at Illinois College.

International Fair 2012: Knox Talks of 'Growing Up International'

from:Knox College

In the week leading up to the 2012 Knox College International Fair, two special discussions focus on the experiences of living and working in other parts of the world.

Knox International Fair 2012: 'It Brings Us Closer'

from:Knox College

Students at Knox College's annual International Fair offer their thoughts about the event, which celebrates different cultures with food, entertainment, and interaction.

KnoxReads Online Book Club Makes Debut

from:Knox College

Knox College introduces KnoxReads, an online book discussion. The first selection is "Rock the Casbah: Rage and Rebellion across the Islamic World," by writer and...

Women's Basketball Team's System Mentioned in Online Article

from:Knox College

The new fast-paced style of play the Prairie Fire women’s basketball team installed this season is featured on a national Web site that covers Division III college...

Women's Basketball Player Earns Second Weekly Award

from:Knox College

The top scorer and rebounder for the resurgent women’s basketball team has been named the recipient of the Prairie Fire Performer of the Week Award for the second straight...

Swim Teams Win at Eureka

from:Knox College

The Prairie Fire swimming teams swept the competition on Saturday at the 2012 Eureka College Sprint Meet.

Strong Showing by Indoor Track and Field Teams at Monmouth

from:Knox College

The Prairie Fire had seven top five finishes last Saturday at the Midwest Indoor Invitational, hosted by Monmouth College.

Steingruber Adds Three Wins at Servies Duals

from:Knox College

Two wrestlers combined for five wins last Saturday at the 2012 Max Servies Duals hosted by Wabash College.

Men's Basketball Team Falls to Beloit in OT

from:Knox College

The Prairie Fire battled back from a double-digit deficit in the second half to force overtime, but Beloit College held Knox in check in the extra period and came away with an...

Women's Basketball Sets All-Time Marks in Win Over Beloit

from:Knox College

The Prairie Fire had a record-breaking offensive performance in coming from behind to beat Beloit College 114-100 on Saturday at Memorial Gym.

Women's Basketball Team Rolls Past Lawrence

from:Knox College

The Prairie Fire used a big offensive run in the first half to cruise past Lawrence University 98-80 Friday at Memorial Gym.

Hot Shooting Lawrence Tops Men's Basketball Team

from:Knox College

Lawrence University made itself at home at Memorial Gym, burying a barrage of 3-point baskets in a 92-83 Midwest Conference victory Friday night against the Prairie Fire.

Princeton Review seeks student comments

from:Knox College

Princeton Review seeks comments from Knox College students about campus life. The college guidebook also invites students to review the accuracy of its narrative description of...

Knox in New York: Art Class Goes to NYC, Expands Possibilities

from:Knox College

"Knox in New York students are exposed to different communities of artists and to a variety of art forms. This experience is transformative," says Professor Lynette...

Women's Basketball's Williams Recipient of Weekly Athletic Honor

from:Knox College

The steady play of a women’s basketball player has earned her the latest Prairie Fire Performer of the Week Award.

Winter Term Convocation: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

from:Knox College

Knox College holds its yearly celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., with members of the Knox community performing music, reading poetry, and presenting...

Indoor Track and Field Hosts Knox Invitational

from:Knox College

The Prairie Fire indoor track and field teams got the 2012 season off to a good start on Saturday during the Knox College Invitational.

Wagner Takes Fifth at Manchester

from:Knox College

The Prairie Fire wrestling team had two top eight performances on Saturday at the Spartan Mat Classic, hosted by Manchester College (IN).

SNC Holds On to Defeat Men's Basketball Team

from:Knox College

The Prairie Fire couldn’t score on the final possession of the game and St. Norbert College escaped with a 60-58 win at home on Saturday.

Green Knights Run Past Women's Basketball Team

from:Knox College

The Prairie Fire trailed by double-figures at halftime and couldn’t recover in a 96-70 Midwest Conference loss on Saturday at St. Norbert College.

Swimming Falls in Dual at Monmouth

from:Knox College

The Prairie Fire swimming teams came up short in a dual at Monmouth College on Saturday.

Beloit College 69 Knox Men's Basketball 59

from:Knox College

The Prairie Fire struggled to make shots and lost its second straight Midwest Conference game on Friday night at Beloit College.

Knox Women's Basketball 102 Beloit College 82

from:Knox College

The Prairie Fire scored a season-high in points and earned a road victory for the first time this season by winning against Midwest Conference foe Beloit College on Friday at...