On Oct. 23, WashU’s Harvey A. Friedman Center for Aging came together for their first-ever intergenerational conversation with the goal of fostering meaningful conversation between age groups in the midst of a tense election season, growing political polarization, and widespread social-media misinformation. Students sat in groups of three and four in round tables across the classroom, directly across elderly residents of St. Louis and WashU teaching faculty.

On Sept. 26, a group of over 35 undergraduate volunteers and members of WashU Votes gathered in the Gephardt Institute’s Stix International House in a frenzy of chatter and excitement. In just a few moments, the group was about to advance to the South 40 for WashU Votes’ annual Canvass the Campus.

Hi Scene, I walked in on my roommate having sex with his girlfriend. She screamed, I screamed, it was very awkward. I feel like it needs to be addressed, but also don’t really want to talk about their sex life!  – Scarred Suitemate   Dear Scarred Suitemate, I’m picturing it. Walking through the dusty residential […]

  The Student Life staff had many adventures during this past summer, but special recognition goes to those who survived a St. Louis summer. The infamous summer, clouded by raging humidity and grueling internships, are a necessary part of the WashU experience. As we head into the upcoming semester and students look toward their summer […]

On Aug. 19, Washington University’s Class of 2027 moved onto campus, prompting the start of Bear Beginnings.

WashU Cares, a faculty-run organization focused on directing students towards the adequate mental, academic, and social resources they need to thrive on a college campus, hopes to continue expanding its presence at WashU. Supporting each student on a case by case basis, WashU Cares works with higher-level administration to ensure students get the treatment that is best suited for their individual needs.

Washington University Survivors and Allies for Social Support (WUSASS) is a new club on campus dedicated towards empowering survivors to reclaim their campus experiences and educate their peers about sexual assault prevention.

WashU’s chapter of Planned Parenthood Generation Action (PPGA) has made it their mission to serve as the resource hub for all students looking to gain access to contraceptives and navigate the barriers of Missouri’s abortion laws. 

Missouri’s new voting identification law went into full effect on Sept. 4, sparking controversy about the constitutionality of its requirements. Missourians who wish to vote in the upcoming election cycle this November must provide a government-issued photo ID, which includes a Missouri driver’s license; a Missouri state ID; or a US passport.