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I am ride or die for my subject librarian

It is nearing the end of the semester, and for many students here at WashU, the deadline for final papers is fast approaching. Writing projects can take a lot of time and can be especially draining if you don’t know where to start. Luckily, the subject librarians here at WashU might be able to help you with your next paper.

| Contributing Writer

‘Save Me, Scene!’: Nightmare landlords

I’m moving into my first off-campus apartment this June and everyone I’ve talked to says my landlord is terrible. I’ve never had to deal with landlords before, and I’m kind of freaking out — what if something goes wrong in my building?

| Staff Writer

‘Up & Atom!’: Mark Glenshaw’s lecture on the owls of Forest Park was a hoot

On a warm August evening in 2005, the sun was setting over Forest Park. The breeze carried the scent of blooming flowers, and the usual birdsong filled the air until it was interrupted by an unexpected sound — a hoot. Mark Glenshaw, a former faculty member of WashU’s Brown School and writer for Student Life during his time as a WashU student, who was taking an evening stroll, paused. He had no idea that moment would change his life forever.

| Staff Writer

Whimsical warfare: Capture the Flag on Mudd Field

Other students were called upon by fate. Whether they were lounging outside Hillman or commuting to classes, the generals indiscriminately tossed sashes left and right, recruiting their troops mere minutes before battle. These new recruits did not know the history of Capture the Flag, but the call to fight was irresistible: Whatever this was, it seemed way more fun than going to class.

| Staff Writer

More reality TV than class critique: The shaky satire of ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3

“The White Lotus” is an “anti-murder mystery,” choosing to spotlight the self-destructive journey building up to an inevitable death in the finale, all while attempting to deliver social satire and commentary. At the same time, this more pessimistic narrative forces the audience to watch and theorize with eagerness.

| Contributing Writer

Stop Watching and Start Memeing at ‘A Minecraft Movie’

Last Friday, I gave in and spent a little more than $20 (don’t worry that includes popcorn and a delicious cookie shake) to park my bum for 101 minutes in the front row of a packed theater to watch “A Minecraft Movie” (Not “the” but “a” — apparently that is a key distinction.)

| Staff Writer

Sustainable Fashion Week: WashU faculty’s thoughts on the fast-fashion industry

The first annual Sustainable Fashion Week took place two weeks ago, from March 28 to April 4. The events spanned everything from a free secondhand clothing bazaar to a repair fair, where students brought in damaged items to learn how to repair them, and even a Project Runway-style fashion show.

| Senior Scene Editor

Bon Iver’s “SABLE, fABLE” unifies the band’s identity and inspired a basketball game

Bon Iver, a band led by multitalented artist Justin Vernon, released their fifth album “SABLE, fABLE” on Friday, April 11. In an interview with WYEP-FM, Vernon explained that although the record is segmented into the first three songs, “SABLE,” and the following nine tracks, “fABLE,” the two sections combine together to construct the complete record.

| Staff Writer

From Tisch to Theatre: WashU Hip Hop Union levels up

From the second the WashU Hip Hop Union (WUHHU) opened their first-ever spring showcase this past Friday (April 11), the energy in Edison Theatre was electric.

| Staff Writer

AMC hosts food trucks and activity booths to celebrate Asian and Pacific American Heritage Month

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.

| Staff Writer

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