Long marked by an aura of exclusivity and inaccessibility, Whittemore House might update its image soon. “My personal view is that we should open up our membership as wide as possible,” said Art Casolari, an employee of St. Louis Catering and general manager of Whittemore House.

Before becoming a Washington University freshman, Nicholas Tamarkin had performed in two Tony-nominated plays, one during his freshman year and another during his junior year of high school. He had acted in Paris and Berlin, met Al Pacino and Paul Newman, and gone to Kevin Bacon’s wedding.

For many students, entering the real world can be both daunting and terrifying. Student Union Senate’s University Initiatives Committee (UI), looks to address these fears by creating stronger ties between students and recently-graduated alumni.

Though hordes of students may at times test the Danforth University Center’s maximum occupancy limits, Washington University alum Katrina Marshall loves the building—and the crowds that come with it.