The first annual Sustainable Fashion Week took place two weeks ago, from March 28 to April 4. The events spanned everything from a free secondhand clothing bazaar to a repair fair, where students brought in damaged items to learn how to repair them, and even a Project Runway-style fashion show.

The annual African Students Association’s (ASA) fashion show took place this past Saturday, Feb. 22. This year’s show, “Leral”, promotes African Iridescence: The Vibrancy Of Heritage.

Whether or not you have a significant other in your life, Valentine’s Day calls for special treats. This year, instead of my usual heart-shaped, pink-frosted shortbread cookies, I decided to put my cooking skills to use to develop some new, romantic recipes for a fancy dinner with my boyfriend.

The annual Lunar New Year Festival (LNYF) show took place this past weekend from Friday, Jan. 31 to Sunday, Feb. 1. Students celebrated East Asian and Southeast Asian cultures in a show which consisted of 15 acts, ranging from dance to percussion. This year’s theme was “Interwoven,” a tribute to the Year of the Snake.

I feel like everyone rushed this year. I decided to rush but I got dropped from the only two sororities I felt like I connected with. Now I feel like everyone is in Greek Life and I missed my opportunities to make friends and be part of a social organization. What should I do? This feels suffocating and lonely…help!

In the fall of 2023, junior Sophie Lin, along with juniors Chethan Chandra and Aspen Schisler, curated a collection of student artwork reflecting experiences of queer students at WashU. “I did this art show last year and people seemed really into it and I would really love to bring it back,” Lin recalled telling staff at the Center for Diversity and Inclusion (CDI). The opening reception is Thursday, Jan. 16 at 5 p.m., and is open to all WashU students as well as other community members. The exhibit will remain open in the Steinberg Gallery until Monday, Jan. 20, and is free to all.

I’m so excited to have a break from classes, but I’m kind of dreading going home for such a long time. I’ve grown apart from most of my high school friends, and I don’t feel as connected to my hometown. During the break, I’m going to miss all of my WashU friends. How do I get through this when I feel like a stranger in my own town?

Some fun recipes you can make in your dorm!

Finally feeling settled into your sophomore-year housing? Too bad. It’s time to start thinking about housing for next year! You’ll want to get a head start because, unfortunately, junior year housing is probably the most chaotic. For one, you’ll most likely be transitioning into apartment living for the first time, which is a big change. This comes with an avalanche of options, from locations, to layouts, to buildings.

This past weekend, Ashoka, WashU’s South Asian Student Association, put on its annual Diwali show in Edison Theater. This year’s theme was Rang & Rhythm. The performance is the result of the practice and hard work of a variety of student groups, as well as the coordination efforts of Ashoka executives.