In the wake of the disaster in Japan, it is clear that the citizens of the United States are not giving monetary support as generously as they did for other natural disasters in the past several years. Philanthropic donations from the U.S. one week after the earthquake and tsunami amounted to approximately 25 percent of what was given to Haiti in the same time frame.

Relay for Life’s newly introduced fundraiser has helped make Washington University’s Relay one of the most successful Relay programs in the nation. The fundraiser, called $48K in 48 Hours, raised more than $30,000 for Washington University’s upcoming Relay for Life. The event lasted from 10 p.m. on Feb. 16 to 10 p.m. Feb. 18.

The Swamp was filled on Sunday with volleyball teams vying for bragging rights and raising money to make one girl’s dream come true at the Chi Omega Classic.

The Danforth University Center, the newest darling of the Danforth Campus, is a little ridiculous. It seems you can’t walk 10 feet without discovering a new plaque.

Carrying a $43 million price tag, the new Danforth University Center houses the names of many prominent University donors, but has yet to secure funding for many of the building’s spaces.