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McKelvey cuts undergraduate ethics and writing courses requirements

WashU’s McKelvey School of Engineering has begun to shift their writing and ethics core requirements as part of the gradual closure of the Engineering Communication Center (ECC).

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WashU rises to No. 16 in the U.S. News and World Report’s rankings

The new ranking marks the highest WashU has been on the list since 2022, when it was in 14th place. In 2023, WashU dropped to 24th and since then has had a steady increase up the list to reach 16th this year, tied with Brown University, Rice University, and Vanderbilt University, which had each previously been ranked higher than WashU. 

McKelvey cuts undergraduate ethics and writing courses requirements

WashU’s McKelvey School of Engineering has begun to shift their writing and ethics core requirements as part of the gradual closure of the Engineering Communication Center (ECC).

‘A big puzzle’: music students deal with loss of the South 40 music building

With the music department now spread across campus students and professors are facing various logistical challenges, including getting to lessons and finding sufficient practice rooms.

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‘Control what you can control’: Lessons from Cardinals relief pitcher Gordon Graceffo

Every student knows the feeling of a bad exam score or a paper that didn’t land. Cardinals relief pitcher Gordon Graceffo knows it too, except for him, the feeling manifests in front of thousands of people on a grassy field. If his story helps students understand anything, it’s that reaching one’s goals is dependent on a balance between hard work and a resilient mindset.

No. 10 volleyball breaks 17-year streak and sweeps Emory, leaves first round of UAA play 2-1

No. 10 WashU volleyball took on their first University Athletic Association (UAA) conference games this weekend against No. 17 Emory University, Brandeis University, and No. 21 New York University (NYU).

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Vote yes on Amendment 6

Amendment 6 will appear on the Missouri midterm ballot and, if passed by voters, would prevent Missouri politicians from overriding the will of the people.

Staff Editorial: Get out to vote!

Missouri midterms are coming up soon, on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Since election time is right around the corner, it’s important to start thinking about registration. 

Stop having takes, or at least have fewer of them

I argue that many individuals are motivated less by accuracy than by loyalty to their political affiliations when they evaluate takes they hear online, so as for them to accept claims that favor their side with little scrutiny while dismissing those that don’t. This process of interiorization soon compels the individual to offer their own takes on the subject, often mirroring the nature of the takes they see online.  

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Lizzy McAlpine makes ‘Angel’ loud, quiet, and everything in between

Lizzy McAlpine knows exactly when to make a song swell and when to let it sit — that tension gives “Angel” much of its character.

The Enemies Project: WashU father-daughter duo fight against political extremism

With over 90000 subscribers on YouTube, senior Sadie Rosen and her father Larry Rosen (B.A. ‘88) reveal the power of empathy through their channel, The Enemies Project. The pair bring together strangers with fundamentally opposed political beliefs for a sit-down conversation. Their docuseries aims to break online echo chambers through vulnerability. It’s working, as across their 16 uploaded episodes, all the enemies have left connected.  

‘Up and Atom!’: WashU Satellite prepares for takeoff

After two years of preparation, WashU Satellite is launching their first satellite into space. Formed in 2024, WashU Satellite is a completely student-run team, giving undergraduates full responsibility over the satellite’s design, testing, and execution. With two upcoming launches, the group is building flight experience through testing these capabilities and inviting the WashU community along for the ride. 

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OCTOBER 8, 2026

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