Student Life

In face of protestors, Schlafly stands firm

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

As students and faculty flock to a group calling on the University to reverse its decision to offer prominent conservative Phyllis Schlafly an honorary degree, Schlafly is standing by controversial statements she has made in the past that have made her famous within the conservative community and infamous among liberals.

Students form Coalition to protest Schlafly

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

After organizing at a meeting earlier this week, students have created the Coalition for a Responsible Washington University in order to protest the University's decision to award an honorary degree to Phyllis Schlafly.

Schlafly, a national conservative activist, will receive the award at this year's Commencement Ceremony on May 16.

Questions for Phyllis Schlafly

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The University's announcement that alumna and leader of the national conservative movement Phyllis Schlafly will receive an honorary degree has spurred students to protest and led several professors to announce their intention to boycott commencement exercises. Student Life spoke with Schlafly earlier this week about reasons for protest, her ideological issues with feminists and her political history.

Op-Ed: In support of Phyllis Schlafly

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

On Wednesday morning, Washington University Professor Mary Ann Dzubak stated that the school awards honorary degrees to people whom it wishes to hold up as "worthy of emulation." Phyllis Schlafly, she argued, is not this sort of person. On the contrary, I would argue that Mrs. Schlafly fits the qualification perfectly.

Letter to the Editor: Beware of the message

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

I am mystified that Washington University in St. Louis is choosing to honor someone who believes that women should not enjoy the full rights that men enjoy and that it is impossible for husbands to rape their wives. This sends a terrible message to the young women Wash. U. is trying to educate and to other bright young women we would like to recruit to join our university.

Letter to the Editor: Wash. U. Degree for sale to the highest bidder

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

I am putting my diploma up for sale to the highest bidder! Doesn't that have a familiar ring? Bidding starts at $100,000 (inflated to match the egos of those who should be ashamed�) But I will settle for much, much less (deflated to match actual value).

Students organize to protest Schlafly degree

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

More than 30 students representing Washington University's graduate and undergraduate schools met today to begin planning a protest of the University's decision to award Phyllis Schlafly an honorary degree. Many of those in attendance were members of the Class of 2008, but several professors, community members and underclassmen took part in the discussion as well.

Junior year: metro stops, security concerns and stem cells

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Junior year kicked off with the theme of "readjustment" as Washington University welcomed an unusually large freshman class.

The University continued to respond to unexpected developments, especially concerning campus security, as the year progressed. An expanded MetroLink, a renamed campus and a political win for stem cell research made this year one of progress and celebration.

Senior Year: construction, championships and controversy

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

This school year started with students protesting the Student Technology Fee rate hike. As the year progressed, tensions cooled as Student Technology Services backed off and wireless Internet gradually became accessible around campus.

October brought racism and other forms of discrimination to the forefront of campus as a student's car was vandalized with a slur.

Six to receive honorary degrees at Commencement

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Six scholars, each with expertise in a different field, will receive honorary degrees at Washington University's 147th Commencement Ceremony on May 16.

The recipients include Chris Matthews, a political commentator on MSNBC who will also give the Commencement address; Quincy Jones, a music composer and film and television producer; Lee Seng Tee, a business executive and philanthropist of the arts; Washington University Professor Egon Schwarz, an expert in 19th and 20th century German literature; Jessie Ternberg, a professor emeritus of pediatrics and pediatric surgery at the University who helped open the door for women into the medical profession; and Phyllis Schlafly, a national leader of the conservative movement.

Sophomore year: Katrina, charity and change

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The 2005-2006 academic year was one of unexpected change for both the Washington University campus and the nation. Hurricane Katrina's devastation of the Gulf Coast region largely shaped a year of charity and change.

Some students returned to campus in late August greeted by the news that the homes they had left were damaged or destroyed by the hurricane.

Freshman year: debates, protests and disorderly conduct

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The 2004-2005 school year was one of transformation and change. From events of national importance, including the presidential debate and election, to campus-centric protests with the recent Student Worker Alliance sit-in, St. Louis and Washington University spent the year in the spotlight.

Speakers stir controversy on campus

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Around the nation, the 2007-2008 school year saw controversial speakers stirring discussion and debate on college campuses.

The trend began in September when Columbia University drew national attention after inviting Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to speak on the university's campus in New York.

Chris Matthews to deliver Commencement address

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Chris Matthews, host of MSNBC's "Hardball," will deliver the keynote address at Washington University's 147th Commencement on May 16.

Chancellor Mark Wrighton says Matthews is a good choice because he is in touch with current social and political issues.

Seniors reflect on final year

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Seniors took advantage of their last year at Washington University to hold special events and bond as a class.

The senior class trip to Madison, Wis. was the first big event of the school year to kick off the last semesters at Washington University. Senior Class Council organized the trip, and they provided transportation, booked hotels, and provided guidebooks.

Congratulations to the 2008 graduates!

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Commencement at Washington University is a wonderful occasion. Joining together with family, friends, faculty and staff, it is a time for us to celebrate and recognize all the accomplishments of our outstanding graduates. On this important day, we reflect upon new and lasting friendships, impressive contributions from our many student organizations and the discovery of knowledge in our classrooms and laboratories.

My last article: Looking back, looking forward

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

After pouring four years of myself into Student Life, this is my last contribution. And, in true journalistic fashion, this article is being written way past deadline. The hardest part was just figuring out where to start. I could critique the University, but that just opens too many negative doors from a former pre-med.

Looking ahead

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

I was admitted to Washington University off the wait-list on the last day of high school classes. By that point, I had already sent in my housing deposit to the University of Florida and was ready to order my Gator apparel. But before that day of classes began, I was told by my college counselor to keep an eye out for a message.

Class of the Facebook

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Well, that was a fun four years. Remember when there was a Taco Bell on campus? And that time when those dudes (and dudettes) from SWA sat in the admissions office? Oh, the memories. Frankly, however, there is only one thing that really unifies the Class of 2008: Facebook.

Remembering your graduation

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

It's a striking, familiar story. Ask a person what he or she had for dinner two weeks ago, and you're likely to elicit blank stares. But ask that same person to describe for you an important historical event that he or she witnessed and the story changes completely.

The deeper value in procrastination

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Right as my high school graduation party was wrapping up one night four years ago, someone told me that college would be the best four years of my life and to make the most of my experience. I didn't take his advice seriously at the time because I thought it was cliché and didn't think living my undergraduate years in a meaningful way would be difficult.

Editorial Cartoon

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

I don't have the answers

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

I showed up at Wash. U. four years ago because I didn't get in to a better school. Now, I'm leaving because I don't have a good excuse to stay longer. Washington University is a good school. It's not great, but it could be worse. We have above-average academic programs and a below average social scene.

Lessons from my college experience

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

I don't know if I necessarily have anything particularly insightful to say here. After all, my college experience was probably pretty typical. I double majored in psychology and math. I was very involved in my two extra-curriculars (StudLife and club rugby) and didn't do much else.

Senior athletes say goodbye to Wash. U.

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

This year has been a historic one for Washington University athletics. Volleyball recaptured the national title after a three-year hiatus, overcoming top opponents, whom that it had lost to earlier in the season in the NCAA tournament. Men's soccer reached the Sectional Finals of the NCAA Division III Championship, ending the year as the sixth-ranked team nationally.

Five years of sports milestones

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Stepping Out

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

For the Commencement issue, we decided to try a restaurant we had never been to before that would be a good choice for eating with parents. The well-reviewed Sidney Street Café seemed like the perfect place for a graduation dinner. With a large menu that changes sporadically, and truly delicious food, Sidney Street Café did not disappoint.

Stepping Out: other graduation restaurants

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A map of the best restaurants to go to before and after graduation Pomme Restaurant 40 North Central Avenue St. Louis, MO 63105 Pomme is a classic French bistro with 14 tables and impeccable service, located right in downtown Clayton. Be sure to try the lamb, duck confit and apples for Olivia.

Word on the Street

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

What was the best part of your four years at Washington University in St. Louis?

Graduation flicks

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Congratulations seniors! In honor of your awesome accomplishment, we here at Cadenza have compiled a few reviews of classic graduation movies. Now sit back, relax and watch one of these greats. And then maybe think about getting a job.