Contrary to his self-deprecating words, Morril is more than just an irreverent comic. In today’s hyperactive stand-up landscape buzzing with social media and ever-changing trends, Morril slides into a recliner with a glass of his own Bodega Cat whiskey.

Doing “girl stuff” saved me, and it hasn’t stopped saving me since. After another mental downpour this semester, I began frequenting BearFit classes at Sumers, such as Zumba.

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.

In hallowed Graham Chapel on Sept. 17, students waited. They were there to see Margaret Cho, famous comedian and actor. This A-lister was a welcome notch in the belt for the Social Programming Board (SPB) — Cho is an Emmy-nominated personality with 274 thousand Instagram followers. Most comedy fans know and love her. So why were there only 10 people in the audience?

The Lemon Twigs, performing at Off Broadway STL on Oct. 22, are the most dynamic band I’ve ever heard. I discovered The Lemon Twigs through my Fiction 2 professor, Stephen Mortland. “They’re a mix of The Beach Boys and Greta Van Fleet,” Mortland said. 

I’ve just signed up for three a cappella tryouts. As my heart pounds, I think about the fact that I won’t even have a beat to guide me during auditions. Just me and my voice. 

I expect WashU students to condemn when dangerous rhetoric is spread, regardless of who it’s from.