Libel 2014

Pre-med is a real major. Also, you all suck.

I used to be ashamed of my major. When I first declared, my parents threatened to pull me out of school because I would “never make a name for myself.” I’m the butt of every joke and nobody at this school takes me seriously.

Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen | Number One

Students start ‘Connie’s Cousin,’ featuring recipes from Paula Deen

Anger toward Connie’s Choice- sized portions taking over dining halls around campus has led a secret group of students to create a rival, more calorie-tolerant option: Connie’s (Southern) Cousin. Connie’s […]

Rosie O. | Bacon Enthusiast

Sight privilege prevents the blind admissions we so desperately need

I keep hearing the administration talk about “need blind admissions,” but honestly? We talk too much and do too little. In my entire four years at Washington University, I have never seen a single blind person. I know what you’re thinking: “You haven’t seen a single blind person because you can’t see anything.” Yeah, well, check your privilege.

Helen Keller | Privilege Checked

Wrongon names self commencement speaker, to receive honorary degree

Reese Swirling | Chancellor’s Long-Lost Son

Lumosity finds WU Class of 2018 dumber than current classes

Alberta Einstarch | 2048 expert

Work-study in the mines to be offered for 2014-15 year

Pippi Longerstocking | Firm Hug-Whore

~*20 things about #your20things*~

Welcome to the Washington University community, Class of 2018. We couldn’t help but notice your super-interesting, totally original 20-things-about-you posts, so we decided to do one of our own to help prepare you for your next four years. Anyway, it’s not like we have anything better to do with our time 1.

Kit Mao named new WUSTL Athletic Director

After Director of Athletics Sean Jael announced his plans for retirement at the conclusion of the 2013-14 school year, the Washington University athletic department began a nationwide search for its replacement.

Omaha! Omaha! | Has Big Forehead

Mosaic Project builds actual mosaic

Whitey Booger | Possible Mob Affiliate

University goes ‘all in’ on new athletic complex

As the Olin Business School’s new buildings signified a call on Washington University’s ridiculous string of raises with new halls, the athletic department decided to end the round of betting once and for all. Or at least for a year or so before the newly redesigned athletic complex is out of date.

Poseidon Tomlinson | All-Around Boss

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