For many years, it’s been trendy to talk about the Wash. U. “bubble”—which includes the Danforth Campus and the Loop, and to a lesser extent downtown Clayton and Forest Park. What doesn’t get mentioned is the community within a community composed of those who live on campus.

Despite an unprecedented level of political programming from groups around campus, informal discussion remains the most common form of political engagement by students. Such students often want to participate in the election, but are pressed for time.

Hoping to educate students about GLBTQIA issues and to promote diversity, the Washington University Pride Alliance held its Awareness Week this past week.

On Friday nights, Anthony Reliford, a Dining Services employee who works at Ursa’s, takes notice of Ursa’s Nite Life.

On August 15, Director of Athletics John Schael announced that Paul Thornton, head coach for both men’s and women’s teams, had resigned from his position. Thornton’s wife Julie, director of student activities for the University, will join him in departing the campus.