Chancellor Martin announced, through an email on Aug. 6,  the University’s rebrand from Washington University in St. Louis to “WashU,” and unveiled a refreshed logo with the goal of distinguishing WashU from its peers — but what does this change mean for students? 

The “trad wife” trend brings our society backward in time and dismisses today’s cultural strides. The way this power dynamic can resurface long after feminist legislation and protests worked to dismantle female inferiority showcases how male desires and patriarchal practices continue to oppress those with less power.

It’s not about the ketchup; it’s about the gendered performance of ineptitude and the harms we perpetuate if we leave weaponized incompetence unchallenged and unquestioned.

Melanie Ho, author and professional speaker, gave a talk as this month’s Gender Equity Month Keynote Speaker about women’s professional experience in the workplace based on her award-winning book “Beyond Leaning In,” March 26. 

Student Union Treasury unanimously approved the $4.6 million general budget allocating the 2024-2025 Student Activities Fee, which is almost 9% more than last year, Feb. 20.

Heather Radke, a professor for Columbia University’s MFA program and journalist at WNYC’s award-winning podcast Radiolab, gave a book talk on her recent book “Butts: A Backstory,” Feb. 15.

This list starts off strong but slowly descends to lower-effort moments and awkward no-go’s. Regardless of your gender or relationship status, anyone can use this advice. 

Nam Wook Kim, Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Boston College, spoke about his award-winning research in data visualization and online accessibility, Nov. 17. 

WashU is failing both to create a welcoming community for Indigenous students and to support its current ones. 

Chemistry professors Richard Loomis and Megan Daschbach delivered this semester’s Last Lecture, a semesterly series where professors give a lecture as if it is their last one ever.