Before the term “brain rot” was popularized and named the 2024 Oxford word of the year, senior and studio art major Helen Ives translated a split-screen “brain rot” TikTok of a Subway Surfers game and an ASMR slime video overlaid with a “storytime” into a painting.

WashU will close its Tech Den, a space offering 3D printing and technology consultation services, on June 30. WashU’s IT department cited a variety of factors, including efforts to “rightsize the organization,” as the reason behind the planned closure.  

Associate Professor of Chemistry Jonathan Barnes was removed from teaching after multiple female students accused Barnes of inappropriate touching during private meetings with him in the fall of 2024.

While the University has not publicly stated the amount they spent on the transition, an internal financial document obtained by Student Life shows the school spent almost $235 million on Workday.

Four members of the seven-person task force resigned from their roles Monday night. 

Chancellor Andrew D. Martin explained his decision to meet with Trump administration officials to discuss their proposed compact for higher education in a University-wide email sent Monday morning. He also noted in the message that his participation in the meeting does not mean WashU has endorsed or signed the document.

Student Life reached out to a few students personally impacted by the conflict for their thoughts and reactions to the deal.

Students passing Mudd Field last Thursday, Oct. 9, may have noticed sets of chairs and tables set up on the eastern portion of the field. The furniture, which consisted of tables set with plates and silverware and pictures of Israeli hostages taped to 48 chairs, was part of a commemoration event organized by seniors Tim Mellman and Charlie Weingarten in collaboration with Jewish student organizations. 

“I think over-interpretation just sucks the life out of art sometimes.” 

WashU has eliminated 316 staff positions and “closed 198 open and vacant positions” from the Danforth and Medical campuses and the Central Fiscal Unit (CFU), Chancellor Andrew Martin announced in a University-wide email addressed to faculty and staff on Tuesday afternoon.