Activists from all over St. Louis and the country are mobilizing today in preparation for a full day of protesting the second presidential debate at Washington University. Many of these activists will join University students in protesting as they participate in the activities organized by the St. Louis Oct. 8 Coalition.
All seems quiet on the South 40 on a given afternoon until one approaches its northeastern corner, where construction of a new dormitory has begun. In August, Tarlton Construction started work on the dormitory that will eventually replace Koenig. The noise created by the building is hard for some to ignore.
For this year’s graduating class, finding a job may not be as difficult a task as it has been in the past.
Recent reports about the job market for the class of 2004 have been quite positive. The nonprofit National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) measured the potential jobs available for grads by polling its company members on four separate occasions during the academic year.
Many Washington University community service groups concentrate on giving back to the surrounding community through a variety of activities and mentoring programs. X.B.E.A.U.T.Y.X. has taken this idea a step further by implementing their Beauty School program in a suffering area of the city that is neglected by many organizations: East St. Louis.
Tomorrow will mark the first big wave of Democratic presidential primaries in the U.S. Seven state primaries will be held Feb. 3, leaving Democrats across the country currently holding their breath to see who will come out on top.
Now that Dick Gephardt, an obvious choice for Missouri voters, is out of the race, excitement runs high for students on Washington University’s campus.
“Now that Congressman Gephardt is no longer in the race, Missouri is anyone’s state,” said sophomore Nicole Soussan, president of the College Democrats.
Rebstock’s lecture hall was “standing room only” last Tuesday, as freshmen gathered to listen to the annual Freshman Foundations lecture. The talk, given by Professor of Anthropology Richard Smith, was intended to give incoming students tips on how to manage the beginning of their college career.
It is the 21st century, and computers are taking over, transforming every aspect of people’s daily lives. Now more than ever, e-mail is the accepted form of communication for students to send letters, memos, and information across cyberspace with the click of a button.
The echo of basketballs dribbling across the gym floor. The noise of several pairs of feet racing towards the basket. The shot… the score… and people all over the gym go wild, standing up, cheering and congratulating both teams.
But this basketball tournament is not about winning.
Dula Doric and her family left their house to escape the bombs being shot at a nearby target. But instead of finding safety, Doric and her children were arrested and put in jail.
Doric now finds herself cleaning dormitories for the housekeeping staff at Washington University.
Once in a Lifetime
Where: Edison Theater
When: Nov. 1,2 @ 8pm Nov. 3 @ 2 pm
How much: $8 with WU ID, $12 for everyone else.
Call (314) 935-6543 for more information
Washington University’s Performing Arts Department sure knows how to put on a show. Last Friday, in a glamorous style worthy of Hollywood, it presented the opening night of Once in a Lifetime at Edison Theatre to a packed audience.
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