As much as we love our mothers and the internet, when it comes to packing for college, they sometimes lead us astray. So, if you’re unsure what to pack and who to trust, look no further! Luckily, the two of us (Nicole and Eliza) are still in college and know a thing or two regarding college life in the 21st century.

This fall, the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum will be showcasing its largest exhibit ever, taking up almost the entire first floor of the museum. The traveling exhibit, called “Making Their Mark,” highlights the works of over 70 female artists in the Shah Garg collection.

On April 10 at 5 p.m., members of the Asian Multicultural Council (AMC) set up tables on Umrath Lawn to celebrate Asian and Pacific American Heritage Month. The group planned a variety of activities, from Tae Kwon Do to Chinese calligraphy, all showcasing certain aspects of different Asian cultures.

I want to major in something nontraditional, but so many people tell me I’m setting myself up for limited success in my future. Isn’t life about following your passions?

If the words “fight song” spark memories of the 2015 hit song by Rachel Platten and not the WashU spirit song, this is the place for you.

Swipe right, swipe left, like a profile, send a message, match, unmatch; the world of dating apps allows you to start and end relationships in seconds. According to the 2024 Student Life Sex Survey, 65.3% of WashU students are on dating apps. In a rapidly growing online world, it’s unsurprising that a large portion of college students try to connect online. Dating apps are a titillating marketplace of connection, but student motivations for using the apps differ. Some students are looking to form relationships, while others may be searching for a one-time thing.

Go down into a squat, drop to your knees as quietly as you can, and then collapse onto your side. Practice this sequence enough times, and you’ll have perfected a damsel in distress fall. This was one of the techniques the Central Illinois Stage Combat Workshop (CISCO) taught a small group of WashU students on Sunday, Nov. 10.

With Halloween (a.k.a. the most important holiday in a college student’s life) just around the corner, I’m feeling concerned about my costume. Distressed about my disfraz. In the wise words of Tina Fey, “In Girl World, Halloween is the one day a year when a girl can dress up like a total slut and no other girls can say anything else about it.”

On Monday, Sept. 30, Dr. Debby Herbenick came to campus to discuss her research on sexual choking. Herbenick is an author, researcher, and professor of Human Sexuality and Sexual Health at Indiana University. The event was organized by the Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention Center (RSVP) for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Herbenick began her investigation on sexual choking four years ago when she noticed her students’ increased interest in learning about the topic. She noted that choking was not a prevalent kink 10 years ago, but its popularity has skyrocketed in the past decade. 

On Monday, Sept. 23, at 8:30 a.m., a project called Marriage Pact opened for all WashU students. Before the results come out on Sunday, Sept. 29, all interested students will fill out the survey, answering questions such as “Is it more important to protect someone’s feelings than to tell the truth?” or whether they would end a friendship over differing political views.