Standout Performers of the Week
Sports reports on senior Kelly Manning, senior Michael Slavik, senior Mike Grunst, and sophomore Meredith Nordbrock’s accomplishments.
An unforgettable night: ‘Swish!’
It happened last Sunday night. It was my first truly out-of-body experience.
Water polo takes the Nationals by storm
Washington University has a top 20 nationally ranked water polo team. Unknown to most of the University population, the team has quietly gained a national spotlight from old-fashioned hard work and high school recruiting.
“Our connections to our high schools are the main form of recruitment.
A final goodbye to senior fall athletes
As an ode to the departing senior fall athletes, Student Life asked the stars of our fall sports about their experiences at the University, what they’ve learned, what they’re walking away with and everything in between.
NFL Week 14: WU do you pick?
Jordan Katz: Once a cross-state rivalry, this week’s game essentially means nothing, other than another minor obstacle to the Bengals, who will clinch the AFC North for the first time since the first Bush administration. Carson Palmer will perform like he always does – efficiently and accurately, and Chad Johnson will send the Browns scrambling [...]
Disabled students find resources on campus
There are many aspects of the campus that few students take advantage of or even know about. The Disabilities Resource (DR) component of Cornerstone is one such resource.
Gut bacteria may provide insight into weight loss
Over 800 species of microbes live in the human gut. Consequently, research on bacteria may be able to offer insights about how energy and weight are stored in the human body.
Surviving finals: how to keep your sanity
As classes wind down for the fall semester and students approach Reading Week, a spirit of angst seems to permeate the Washington University community as students come to the realization that finals are near.
Mars rovers continue their operation
They were supposed to survive only 90 days. Yet they’ve lasted for two years – two Earth years, that is. But one of the men who controls Spirit and Opportunity, two NASA rovers exploring Mars, said he isn’t surprised.
WU selected as historic physics site
The American Physical Society has selected Washington University as a historically significant site to the field of physics.