Even knowing the importance of sustainable and circular practices, the stress of final papers, projects, presentations, and exams tends to defeat these principles in a time crunch. So, the editorial board has a couple of tips for you to more easily dispose of extra possessions — and meal points — without hassle, confusion, and overwhelm.

The demonstrated interest policy has the opportunity to become an equitable policy through the implementation of equally-weighted virtual options, but if WashU Admissions does not clearly communicate their policies, students might hesitate to apply, not believing they can meet this perceived standard.

With course registration coming up, the editors of Student Life are here to save you the stress of finding the perfect class for a certain requirement, subject, or interest. 

While there are many options and considerations, we urge the University and SU to find a solution that preserves the imperative role that EST plays on campus for student health and safety.

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. 

Take a second to reflect on your “why.” What is it that drives you when you have to trudge through tedious coursework? As you study, try to remember these motivations and infuse them into what you do. 

It is not just the responsibility of Indigenous students to advocate for this program. The availability of courses in Native and Indigenous studies is important for all students, not just the ones planning to major or minor in the subject. 

Society pushes a narrative that sexual violence is a black-and-white situation, when in reality, most people’s experiences are the gray in between.

As college students, the mundane life of classes may make our daily actions feel meaningless against the backdrop of national unrest. Yet, we each have the ability and obligation to stay informed about ICE’s impact on our community and oppose their presence and actions.

The fall semester goes to show that while students, faculty, and staff are not the arbiters of WashU actions or policy, our opinions on them carry weight.