The 27th annual Carnaval performance returned to the Edison Theatre to showcase Latin American and Caribbean roots through dance, dramaturgy, and dazzling illustrations of cultural pride.

One way to recognize a member of the Cult of Bethany is through an emoji pin on their bag. Another way? Self-discovery, inspiration, and a sense of connection in a class full of students working to embrace their own writing.

As the play begins, lighting illuminates a simple yet pleasant family room, filled with vintage furniture in yellow and orange tones. Suddenly, conflict arises: the main character, Nellie, is gone. As domestic chaos unfolds, her entire family questions her disappearance, and the living room becomes the stage where complex intergenerational differences are woven around activism with sitcom-like ease.

So you found your dream apartment. It’s close to campus, pest-free, and everything seems intact. Just one thing … it comes completely unfurnished. Nobody wants to live in an empty box, so, what do you do? Don’t panic: furnishing is simply a matter of patience and procurement.

From Nov. 14 to 16, the Washington University Dance Theatre put on a live showcase featuring five different performances, including choreography from resident artists Elinor Harrison and David Marchant, graduate student Liz Lloyd, and guest artists Ron K. Brown and Xi Zhao. According to Artistic Director David Marchant, each performance explored concepts of the moment, an unknowable future, curiosity, and the “evocative feeling of anticipation that something is happening.”

Going into this semester, I feel like I never got a chance to actually get involved on campus. I went to a bunch of meetings the first couple of weeks of school, but classes got in the way last year, and now I feel kind of behind. I have a lot of interests, but nothing has stood out to me yet. How do I find the right club, and is it too late??

This one is for my “chalant” community — if you think you might be an idealist, hopeless romantic, or, in general, a chalant character, I hope my words resonate with you.

As a child, award-winning author Carmen Maria Machado was drawn to her library’s banned books display. The simple fact that they were banned compelled her — she wanted to read every single one. Eventually, her fascination grew so strong that she had to be reminded not to borrow the entire display. The paradoxical effect of highlighting art that has been removed from the public’s view is a powerful one.

As seniors look back on their time as undergraduates, they find gratitude for the educators who also served as their mentors, supporters, and sources of inspiration. Seniors were asked to celebrate the professors they cherished most, and here are their thoughts. Dr. William Bubelis, Associate Professor of Classics Senior Ana María Núñez is a Classics […]

Overflowing with excitement, the Danforth University Center echoed with cheers as student dance groups took turns showcasing their talent and teamwork, each vying to captivate the audience’s hearts and claim the spotlight as their own. On Friday, April 5, WUSauce, WashU’s performance salsa dance team, hosted their annual Dance Off at the DUC. The experience […]