In January 2023, Former Director of Residence Life Clea Taylor, who filed a lawsuit against Reed in June 2022 alleging … More
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Review: Tommy Wiseau’s Big Shark
Wiseau’s First Film in 20 Years Is Caught In The Wake Of The Room On April 2, I took a … More
Q&A with Director of HR Heather Quinn-Barron
As part of our coverage of recently proposed changes to staff pay scales, The Quest reached out to Director of … More
Reed College Announces, Then Suspends, Overhaul of Staff Pay System
Over the last several weeks, Reed College staff and faculty have raised ongoing objections to the college’s proposed changes to the staff compensation system, changes that have been placed on indefinite hold for “further review” at the time of this writing. We understand, of course, that this coverage is both incomplete and rushed, as breaking news often is, and welcome any and all corrections from staff, faculty, or administration. Comment below, or shoot us an email, and we’ll do our best to update this page in real time as we learn more.
Faculty Discourse Over Possible Summer Work
Correction: This article incorrectly stated that Faculty Parliamentarian Peter Ksander had interpreted faculty policy to mean that the motion passed … More
Bird of the Week: Bufflehead
Species: Bufflehead, or Bucephala albeola Family: Anatidae (waterfowl, i.e., ducks, geese, and swans) Star sign: Sagittarius Rating: 15/10 Ideal Date: … More
Bird of the Week: Red Tailed Hawk
Species: Red-tailed Hawk, or Buteo jamaicensis Family: Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles, and Kites) Star sign: Leo Rating: 14/10 Ideal Date: You … More
Paul Currie Resigns
College Finds No Violation Of Policy; Currie Attributes Bigoted Comments To Insomnia Medication Professor of Psychology Paul Currie has resigned … More
The Signs As My Favorite Things About Denver International Airport
Aries: March 21–April 19 The Huge Tent (supposedly it’s supposed to look like the mountains?) Courtesy of Wikipedia Taurus: April … More
UPDATE: ResLife Director still suing Reed College
Amendments to lawsuit allege “Constructive Termination” and Further Retaliation by Reed College Residence Life Director Clea Taylor, who filed a … More