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VIDEO: Flash Mob Dance at library

Wednesday, November 18, 2009 || Dennis Sweeney

Gathered students burst into a choreographed “flash mob dance” in front of Olin library at noon this Wednesday, Nov. 18th. The purpose of the dance remains unclear.

VIDEO: Jeff Nelson interview

Monday, November 16, 2009 || Dennis Sweeney and Eve Samborn

Student Union President Jeff Nelson talked to Student Life about a number of events within SU this week, including the passing of multiple “green” resolutions, the recent SU Executive resignations, and SU’s interaction with the University on its recent financial struggles, as well as new projects like an SU-funded system of grants for student initiatives. [...]

VIDEO: Mothers News Conference

Wednesday, October 28, 2009 || Dennis Sweeney and Johann Qua Hiansen

Senior Class President Fernando Cutz announced at a press conference Wednesday that the six black students who allege they were discriminated against by the Original Mothers bar in Chicago have reached an agreement with the bar.

VIDEO: Phillies-Yankees World Series Debate

Wednesday, October 28, 2009 || Daniel Kurzner, Kurt Rohrbeck and Dennis Sweeney

Sports reporters Kurt Rohrbeck and Daniel Kurzner talk about who will win the 2009 World Series in a discussion moderated by Steven Simon.

VIDEO: Juggling Showcase

Monday, October 26, 2009 || Robyn Husa and Johann Qua Hiansen

Members of the Washington University National Prestigious Society of Collegiate Jugglers provide instruction on how to juggle. The group hosted a juggling showcase on Friday and Saturday featuring juggles from as far as Sweden and Las Vegas. Watch the video above for a Student Life exclusive.

VIDEO: St. Louis: 24th smartest city in the U.S.?

Monday, October 12, 2009 || Sasha Fine and Dennis Sweeney

St. Louis: 24th smartest city in the U.S.?

Student reactions to Cardinals’ loss

Monday, October 12, 2009 ||

The L.A. Dodgers completed a sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals in the first round of the MLB playoffs Saturday, dashing the year’s World Series hopes. Student Life asks Wash. U. students: How do you feel about the loss?

VIDEO: LGBT statement at W.I.L.D.

Monday, October 05, 2009 || Kat Zhao and Dennis Sweeney

Junior Alex Greenberg delivers a speech at W.I.L.D. on behalf of nascent campus political organization The Right Side of History. In his speech Greenberg urged his fellow students to join a new civil rights movement that would take the nation by storm and secure equal rights for the LGBT community in America. Co-founded by senior David Dresner, The Right Side of History seeks equality for the LGBT community by engaging straight youth.

VIDEO: Reaction to LGBT statement at W.I.L.D.

Monday, October 05, 2009 || Kat Zhao and Dennis Sweeney

Students react to The Right Side of History’s political speech at W.I.L.D. this past Saturday. Co-founded by senior David Dresner, The Right Side of History targets straight people to join the organization’s quest for LGBT rights in America. Junior Alex Greenberg delivered the 4-minute speech right before opening act K’Naan took the stage.

New movement seeks equality for LGBT community

Friday, October 02, 2009 || Sam Guzik and Perry Stein

Over the next 26 months David Dresner hopes to jump star a national movement by applying new strategies to gain equal rights for the LGBT community.

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