Everything you ever needed to know about Washington University athletics
History: Washington University has a long and rich history that has established itself as a pioneer in the field of Division III athletics. In 1890, Washington University first started its men’s athletic program, which functioned independently of any conference affiliation.
You’re not in Kansas anymore
Transforming into a whole new sports fan: I’m a Yankees fan-always have been and always will. Until I actually came to Wash. U. two years ago, which boasts an 88% out-of-state population, my knowledge of Yankee hatred was basically limited to Mets fans and from what I heard on SportsCenter.
So you think you’re a baller?
For those of you interested in sports, being active, or just finding an outlet to make a bunch of new friends while having a great time, club or intramural sports may be the way to go. From sports as physically demanding as ultimate Frisbee, flag football, and basketball to more leisurely ones such as billiards and bowling, to the more outlandish “sports” like arm wrestling and euchre (yes, euchre, the classic card game), there’s a little bit of everything for everyone.
Welcome to Division III sports
Picture this. It’s Friday night and thousands of fans in a packed stadium have donned face and body paint of their school colors. Emotions are running high and the student section is louder than a riot. There’re two seconds left in the game, and you’re down by one point with your best shooter, a projected top 10 NBA draft pick, coming up to the line for two free throws.
Calling all card sharks: The on-campus poker game
It’s no secret that poker is the coolest thing since sliced bread, and everyone is trying to get in on a piece of the action, WU students included. Yes, a frenzy of students are putting their $40,000 tuition to good use by protesting the age-old practice of sleep and staying up until the wee hours of the night with hopes of hitting the big one.
Sex, lies, and lucky charms: dating advice for freshmen
After my editor asked me to contribute to this edition of Student Life, I had to try to remember what it was like coming to college. As the weekly Wash. U. relationship columnist, I often find myself dealing with-and consequently writing about-frat boys, sex and dating…subjects I will embrace within this column.
Campus Spotlight: Arts & Sciences Summer Weekends
ArtSci Summer Weekends, which allow incoming freshmen to register early while spending two days on campus, also help Wash. U.’s newest recruits develop skills essential to their academic life here. These skills include navigating the cluster system, using campus resources and planning for a major.
Roommates 101: how to deal
Undoubtedly, you’ve been awaiting it since the moment coming to Wash. U. became a reality. If you haven’t gotten it yet, it’s likely you’re the first one out to the mailbox every morning, fastidiously searching through each batch of mail with your fingers crossed, hoping that today’s the day.
Homework: lighten the load
Okay. So. Homework. The tutoring tool of the teacher and the scourge of the student. And yes, it happens at Wash. U. A lot. And often in big chunks (read: lots of readings, major papers, and too many tests.) I don’t mean to scare anyone, since I love Wash. U., but there’s really no getting away from the grind.
Our hometown
Q: What’s the weather like in St. Louis? “In chronological order from early fall to early summer: hot and wet, warm and nice, cold and wet, really cold and dry, slightly warmer and wet, and then really, really nice, then hot and wet. Generally, it’s not too bad.”