You fear the name. You’ve seen the posts. But do any of us know the real John Ryerson, Overheard at Kenyon connoisseur? In this article, The Thrill delves into the mind of one of the most baffling men that Kenyon has ever seen. What does the psyche of a man with unlimited power and limited social awareness look like?
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Shit Kenyon Professors Say, Vol. II

We really do!
These quotes have been collected from professors in various areas of study, by a variety of Thrill contributors. Click here for our previous installment.
“I mean, obviously I’m leftist. I have leftist bias. But like, that shit’s racist.”
“I am older and meaner than the devil.”
“We all piss and shit.”
Overheard at Kenyon: First Week Back
Welcome back nerds! The first week of school has come and gone and we’re all cursing ourselves for complaining about how bored we were over break. Plenty of things on campus are different but one thing will never change: the Thrill is always listening. We heard you with our sweet baby ears and know what you did last night. It’s Overheard!
Overheard at Kenyon: Finals

I sense an imminent hip fracture
Maybe it’s the cold. Maybe it’s the stress. Either way, you guys end up saying some fun stuff, and we here at The Thrill have pretty keen ears. What better way to spend procrastinating!
Student commenting on passerby runner: “She looks healthy.”
Overheard at Kenyon: Finals Week
Hello hello! Welcome to another edition of OVERHEARD AT KENYON, where we tell you all the weird and whimsical things your peers have been saying around campus. This week, due to finals and such we have lots of special gems for you!