Taking a stance on WikiLeaks would be futile. The camps are now well-defined, and the arguments for and against Julian Assange’s website have been fleshed out. But despite how multifaceted the discussion concerning WikiLeaks, national security, and confidentiality has become, I think the real issue is that WikiLeaks is symptomatic.

Around this time every year, I write what ultimately amounts to a cursory introduction to Wash. U.’s incoming freshmen. Invariably, this guide contains tips on how to “survive” on a college campus. My advice? Ignore that advice. Various manuals, primers and guides abound, all trying to make the transition to college easier.