Kate Westfall

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Graham Chapel bells ringing again after three years of lightning-related disruptions

WashU students were greeted by the Graham Chapel bells upon their arrival to campus this semester, ending three years of intermittent silence caused by a trifecta of lightning strikes. The bells now chime every quarter-hour between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. daily, with the WashU alma mater playing at noon.   

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Student Life voting guide to the spring 2024 Student Union election

Voting for the Student Union (SU) Spring 2024 Election begins at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, March 5 and ends at 11:59 p.m. on March 7. This election cycle, there are 23 candidates running for 10 Senate seats and 11 candidates running for 11 seats in the Treasury. There are also elections for all Executive Board […]

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WashU students talk about the war in Sudan and genocide

Following the removal of authoritarian leader Omar al-Bashir in 2019, the recent conflict between warring militaristic factions the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) over control of Sudan has caused the deaths of over 12 thousand individuals. Additionally, the conflict has displaced more than 9 million others and remains a humanitarian crisis that threatens one of the world’s most politically complex regions. 

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Science fiction author Nnedi Okorafor talks about writing process and representation

Science fiction author Nnedi Okorafor visited Washington University for a moderated discussion and book signing event with the African Student Association (ASA), Feb. 7.

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