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At his annual State of the University address, Chancellor Andrew D. Martin expressed optimism for the future despite significant struggles during the past year.
Bili spoke at an event that explored the connection between the American Declaration of Independence and the French Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen on Thursday, Feb. 26.
The situation left campus in a state of uncertainty. The panic of the morning didn’t simply dissipate after the all-clear. Instead, it transformed into anxiety, unease, and, frankly, distrust.
WashU’s African Students Association (ASA) hosted its 18th annual fashion show “JALI: Threads of Memory” in Graham Chapel on Feb. 28. More than just a display of clothing, the event transformed the space into a living archive of African history and culture, honoring the West African jali — a traditional storyteller, musician, and cultural historian. Through fashion, poetry, music, and performance, the show celebrated the continent’s diversity while emphasizing storytelling as a means of preserving memory and sharing culture.
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