activism
Mother’s Bar incident should compel boycott, activism
The recent instance of racism directed at six seniors during the class trip to Chicago last weekend is a stunning reminder of the racism that still exists in our world. Two hundred members of the senior class experienced racism firsthand, when six black students were denied entry to Mother’s Nightclub Original bar due to their “baggy jeans,” even as several white students with baggier jeans were allowed in.
Run for Student Union Senate
The past few years, Student Union elections have not been competitive because too few students have run to make the elections challenging. Competitive elections force debate about how student government can improve Washington University and create a different type of accountability.
Radicalism is for children
How can an idea so progressive, so sophisticated as that of radicalism be associated with our sweet, innocent youth? Easily.
Politically taboo words undermine spirited expression
Despite the media circus that circulated campus last Thursday, asking for student opinions and forecasting the probable course of the debate, the degree of student activism was surprisingly low.
Continue political involvement
The day of the debate was the most exciting day I’ve had at Wash. U., and it looked like many students agreed with me. I heard friends throughout the day say, “I wish it was debate day every day!” and “This is even better than W.I.L.D.!”
Kudos on a debate well done
Last Thursday, Washington University hosted yet another important national political debate, its fourth in the last five election cycles.
Groups look for political momentum past VP debate
In the wake of last Thursday’s vice presidential debate, politically-oriented student groups have reported a positive response to debate-day political activities and a desire to harness the political energy on campus for the future.
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