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Graham Chapel bells irk students

September 15, 2011 | Becky Prager

The Chapel bells are ringing, but there’s no wedding here. Since the beginning of the semester, the Graham Chapel bells have been sounding every 15 minutes, and students have taken notice. In the past few years, the bells have rung once an hour on the hour.

Ghosthunters look for spirits on Danforth campus

November 01, 2010 | Johann Qua Hiansen

On the evening before Halloween, a small group of Washington University students entered Graham Chapel armed with a few gadgets and their five senses. Their mission: determine if paranormal activity was present.

Greek Life brings alumnus back to speak on diversity, tolerance

April 22, 2009 | John Scott

Marc Elliot, a 2008 Washington University graduate, will be speaking about tolerance and diversity in a speech at Graham Chapel tonight at 6 p.m.

The work

November 05, 2008 | Charlie Bohlen

I’m writing this having come from a speech by Karl Rove, held in Graham Chapel Monday night.  I don’t know what I was expecting, but the man manages to instill an even deeper sense of dread in person than he does on TV. Honestly, watching him talk is like watching a python feed.  So to [...]

Students on both sides can learn from Rove

November 05, 2008 | Staff Editorial

Karl Rove’s appearance on campus a mere 27 hours before the polls closed in Missouri was, whether you enjoyed it or not, a useful educational exercise, not just for the College Republicans who invited him, but for democrats, independents and undecided students. Judging by the line of students stretching beyond the Business School waiting to [...]

Students’ reactions to Rove range from pride to criticism

November 05, 2008 | Perry Stein

No matter what they thought of Karl Rove’s words on Monday night, students reacted powerfully to the message that he sent before, during and after the speech, and particularly in a question-and-answer session that featured challenges to Rove’s record and the message he sends, as well as praise for his efforts on behalf of the [...]

Rove analyzes political scene on eve of election

November 05, 2008 | Perry Stein

Speaking to a packed Graham Chapel Monday night, conservative political analyst and former White House advisor Karl Rove spoke about the current election cycle, giving credence to his career with the Republican party by questioning the experience of Democratic presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama of Illinois. Rove, who gained his reputation by guiding President George [...]

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