There’s no ‘W’ in best
There are some things in life that everybody just accepts. Everybody accepts that the best Philly cheesesteaks comes from Philly. Everybody accepts that you can only see the best musicals on Broadway. Everybody accepts that Wash U has one of the best medical schools in the country. I recently learned that everybody also accepts that the best team-in any sport-is the team that wins the national championship. Well, needless to say, I beg to differ-at least in college basketball.
Mildly comical baseball predictions
American League
East: New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox win Wild Card (for a change)
Our apologies to “Red Sox Nation,” but we have no reason to believe that the Bronx Bombers are going to be dethroned in their quest for yet another AL East title. Despite the young Blue Jays being a year older, the Orioles’ acquisition of Slammin’ Sammy Sosa and manager Lou Pinella’s dyed blonde hair, these three clubs will again play second fiddle to baseball’s greatest rivalry.
Final Four: Tough to top excitement of Elite Eight
The city of St. Louis has been preparing for months for the Final Four to come. Hotel accommodations, taxis and restaurants will all be booked to capacity as media and fans pour into town to watch the big dance come to a close. A lot of pressure is riding on St. Louis this week to be an accommodating and welcoming host city to the Final Four. Now St. Louis also has to try and top the excitement of this past weekend’s Elite Eight games.
The Final Four is finally here
March Madness has officially arrived in St. Louis and the city is psyched for this weekend’s Final Four. But the tournament will not be your only chance to get in on the action. If you’ve missed out on the brackets or have bet away all of your savings, there are plenty of free events and activities in the St. Louis area that are sure to entertain. Even if you choose to experience the Madness from the comfort of your couch, the showdown is set. This Saturday Illinois will face Louisville and UNC will duel it out with Michigan State in downtown St. Louis.
Professor is Missouri Inventor of the Year
Washington University’s Ron Indeck received the Missouri Inventor of the Year award last Wednesday from the patent and trademark division of the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis. Indeck, a professor in the department of electrical engineering since 1988, is the Das Family Distinguished Professor as well as the Director of the Center for Security Technologies.
Taco Bell gives itself the boot
Due to a contract dispute, Washington University students will see a replacement for the Taco Bell in Mallinckrodt Center’s Food Court sooner than expected-possibly as soon as this fall.
The results of a recent survey conducted by the Student Union Food Committee found general dissatisfaction with Taco Bell among students.
Lee 3 punished, now sub-free
Less than two weeks after a Lee 3 RA discovered human feces in her dorm room, Residential Life responded to “ongoing concerns regarding the alcohol and drug policy” by making the floor substance-free.
During a floor meeting Monday night, students received a ResLife document informing them that the floor would now be sub-free as a “community consequence” for substance-related disciplinary problems. The floor will be substance free for the rest of the semester.
Traditionally, students are not assigned to live on a substance-free floor unless they request one. While on these floors, students cannot use or possess tobacco, alcohol or other drugs.
Floor residents have come under fire several times this year for unruly behavior. Most recently, on March 18, someone unlawfully entered the Lee 3 RAs’ rooms, vandalizing both rooms and defecating in one. WUPD is continuing to investigate these break-ins and is still sifting through the evidence.
“We have some leads, and we’re continuing to make progress,” said Police Chief Don Strom.
Why we still need affirmative action
By the end of the next month or so, most students will finalize their summer plans. I don’t need to emphasize how important a quality internship and ensuing letter or recommendation can be when it comes to getting into grad school, a transitional program, or a real job after graduation.
International court crucial for justice in Sudan
A crisis is unfolding in Sudan, and it is getting worse. Almost two years ago, the Sudanese government began responding to a rebellion in the western Darfur region by attacking the civilian population of the region on a massive scale. They created and armed militias known as the “janjaweed,” who have pursued a campaign of rape, murder and ethnic cleansing, enjoying air support from government warplanes.
Stressed? Get out!
Now it may just be me, but I’ve noticed that college life is pretty stressful.
I’m pretty sure every person attending this school has had his or her fair share of “hell weeks.” You all know what I’m talking about. Three exams, four papers due and a five hour organic chemistry lab all contained in one, joyful five-day period.