Schalfly’s selection for degree incites protest
One of six people to receive honorary degrees at this year’s Commencement ceremony will be notable conservative political leader Phyllis Schlafly, a Washington University graduate and donor. Schlafly’s distinction has led to criticism of the University for what some see as implicit support of her views, several of which have aroused controversy.
Quatrano named interim dean of faculty
Ralph S. Quatrano, current chair of the Department of Biology, has been named interim dean of the faculty of the College of Arts & Sciences effective July 1, 2008, according to an e-mail sent by Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton earlier today.
Quatrano will take the position currently held by Dean Edward Macias; Macias is vacating his deanship to become the University’s Provost.
’90s Bubblegum Pop Lyrics Quiz
You know you go to Wash. U. when…
…you don’t know who is the bigger school namesake: George Washington or Chancellor Danforth.
…most of your Wash. U. apparel consists of free shirts, because the sweatshirts at the bookstore are too damn expensive.
…more salt ends up on the ground than actual snow.
Top Ten List of Ways to Procrastinate
There are many ways to procrastinate without using your computer.
Library etiquette: the dos and don’ts
Finals are fast approaching and students are flocking to the library. It will be days before some of them see genuine sunlight. While not everyone enjoys studying there, those that do are dedicated and strict in their code of conduct. Study spots are marked and outsiders are soon detected.
You need a study break. Seriously.
Remember that you can get through it! Finals lasts for about two weeks, and after that you have your whole summer to enjoy yourself. Good luck to everyone with papers, tests, presentations, and finals to finish.
Top 7 Web sites to help break writer’s block
These Web sites will help provide relief during times of study; they are a way to procrastinate, all under the guise of getting inspiration. Whether you’re stuck on a sonnet, perplexed by a proof, or otherwise desperate for new perspective, you can go to the following pages to jump-start your creativity.
Linwood – “Burn Effect”
Apparently no one told Linwood that pseudo-heavy, radio-friendly rock was so 2003. These poor guys have been playing together for nearly 15 years, but on their first album, the Cleveland, MS musicians betray their age.
Top 10 Types of People I Hate at Wash U
I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Washington University. I received an exemplary education and met some students that have truly impressed me. But everyone writes about that kind of stuff at the end of the year, and I have some things I’d like to get off my chest – in sequential list form.