Lynx to the Past

Content Warning : this episode contains mild language and brief mention of eating disorders and sexual assault. On this episode of Lynx to the Past, Kenan Padgett and Maggie Kreis talk to the minds behind the Rat's Ass, a campus zine published in the 90's, and dig into the origins and purpose of zines. To view copies of the Rat's Ass while you listen, go to https://tinyurl.com/theRatsAss Audio edi...

On this episode of Lynx to the Past, Kenan Padgett and Maggie Kreis will dive into the history of a prolific sculptor who left her mark on Rhodes and the world.

On this episode of Lynx to the Past, Kenan Padgett and Maggie Kreis uncover stories of the people behind the many greenspace dedications at Rhodes, learning who they were and the legacy that they left.  

On this episode of Lynx to the Past, Kenan Padgett and Maggie Kreis will unearth all there is to know about the sandstone structures of Rhodes College.

Kenan and Lillian discuss the legendary three term academic calendar that was in place at Rhodes College for about 20 years. Email us with any questions or tell us your own story at lynxtothepast@rhodes.edu.

In this episode,Lillian and Kenanwill reveal how a19-year-oldcollege student from Memphis fell in love and became a symbol of hope for the United States during the second world war. Email us with any questions or tell us your own story at lynxtothepast@rhodes.edu.

One thing most of the buildings at Rhodes have in common, besides the Arkansas rubble stone, is that they are named for individuals and families that have supported our institution in some way. In this episode of Lynx to the Past, Lillian and Kenan look into who the Buckman family and why their name appears on one of our buildings on campus. Email us with any questions or tell us your own story at...

The architecture of Rhodes College has long been appreciated not only for its Collegiate Gothic beauty but also for the opportunity its stone and slate give to creative pastimes. Listen to Kenan Padgett and Lillian Brimberry '21 tell the story of Whiteball history. Email us with any questions or tell us your own story at lynxtothepast@rhodes.edu.

Have you ever wondered what the Rhodes College seal represents? Listen to librarian Kenan Padgett and Lillian Brimberry '21 explain the symbols of our college seal and mascot. Email us with any questions or tell us your own story at lynxtothepast@rhodes.edu.