The power of place

By: Ollie Fair and Ansley Ruh • September 30, 2025

Whether you recognize it or not, we all have places that we gravitate towards. Your place could hold fond memories, remind you of family and friends or provide a sense of stability in your life. No matter why you cherish these places, they are integral to your identity.

About the Contributors

Ollie Fair, Profile Editor

Name: Ollie Fair Position: Profile Editor Graduation year: 2027 A few sentences about me: I love long binge watches on my couch, making beaded necklaces, and traveling. I spend most of my time writing or drawing with whatever current sitcom I’m watching and tend to go through shows like lightning. I really care about the Krier and look forward to being Profile Editor! My favorite… Movie: Hairspray Show: How I Met Your Mother Animal: Snow Leopard Hobby: Singing Book: The Percy Jackson franchise Food: Gumbo Song: I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles) by The Proclaimers or You’d Like That Wouldn’t You By Renee Rapp Band / Artist: Renee Rapp

Ansley Ruh, Sport & Activities Editor and Podcaster

Name: Ansley Ruh Graduation year: 2027 Position: Sport & Activities 2 Editor and Podcaster A few sentences about me: I play softball and basketball so that takes up a lot of my week. But whenever I have free time I like to spend it with my friends and my little sister. Whenever we hang out we always end up getting a sweet treat somewhere. My favorite…. Movie: Home Show: The Summer I Turned Pretty Animal: Pigs Hobby: Softball/Basketball Book: A Good Girls Guide To Murder by Holly Jackson Song: Ends Of The Earth by Ty Myers Band/Artist: Thomas Rhett

Kaneland Krier

Kaneland Krier

Kaneland Krier

The power of place