The Secret History of WashU continues as Multimedia Editor Jeremy Slaten dives into the untold story of the Athletic Complex. The film traces the Olympic legacy and hidden quirks of Francis Gym, revisits the often-forgotten Wilson Pool, and explores the construction of the Athletic Complex in the mid-1980s. It also examines the lasting impact of hosting Presidential and Vice Presidential debates and how those moments elevated the university to a national stage. The film concludes by highlighting the creation of the Sumers Recreation Center and how the entire complex continues to shape student life today. Featuring a new interview with […]

The story of the ROTC fires continues as producers Jeremy Slaten and Alan Zhou recount the tumultuous end of the 1969-1970 school year.

The Secret History of WashU continues as Jeremy Slaten and Alan Zhou explore the history of the Vietnam War protests and the ROTC fires of 1970. This first part covers an introduction to protests on campus as well as the mystery behind the February 1970 in which the Army ROTC building was burned.

In The Secret History of WashU, Student Life Producers Jeremy Slaten and Alan Zhou share the stories of the buildings that once defined the Danforth campus. This trailer provides a sneak peek of the fourth episode, which examines the history behind the burning of the ROTC building.

The third episode takes a look at the history of the once beloved hub of the South 40, Wohl Center.

In The Secret History of WashU, Student Life Producer Jeremy Slaten shares the stories of the buildings that once defined the Danforth campus. The second episode explores the history of Mudd and Eliot Halls, which served as the home of the Law School and social sciences, respectively.

In The Secret History of WashU, host Jeremy Slaten tells the stories of the buildings that once defined the Danforth campus. In the first episode, Slaten explores Prince Hall, which served as a dormitory and the original home of the Olin Business School. Through alumni interviews and archival footage, The Secret History of WashU peaks […]