As Bill Nye the Science Guy once said, “Science is a part of everyone’s everyday life.” Here at WashU, science may be slightly more present than Bill Nye could conceive of. “Up and Atom” aims to break it down for you — from lab sciences to social sciences and beyond. Dean’s Distinguished Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences, Ryan Bogdan, has earned the spot as the first spotlighted lab director.

I am under 21 and hate spending a ridiculous amount of money on Ubers, alcohol, and stupid Pyramid tickets. I don’t really want to get involved with Greek Life, but I still want something that is more focused on a social scene and don’t know how to make this happen. I feel like at other schools, there are still places/events that people under 21 can go to and have fun.

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. 

In addition to the 1,851-student-strong class of 2028, 50 transfer students from 38 colleges count among the new arrivals at WashU. But what isn’t so clear is the opposite side of that equation: the number of students who chose not to return to campus.

During my time so far at WashU, I can often be spotted trudging to my morning lectures with a cup of coffee. I am the person who walks into class […]

The genius of the band Joywave is multifaceted. It exists in a space somewhere between an indie, techno/electronic, and rock ‘n’ roll band with existential, relatable lyrics. It is hard to sum up its vibe through words, but if a philosophy or psychology professor were to host a rave that was both thought-provoking and enjoyable […]

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 […]

At the Activities Fair, club representatives tend to use all kinds of tactics to try to grab the attention of browsing students. Whether that be free gadgets, a bowl of candy, or yelling at those walking by, these liaisons stop at nothing to get their QR codes scanned. Regardless of the strategy, it seems that a simple poster doesn’t cut it anymore. 

WashU’s backyard is hosting a music festival. No, WILD has not come eight months early. Rather, on Sept. 28 and 29, Evolution Festival will be hosting its second annual festival […]

Summer: a time of freedom from the never-ending pile of schoolwork, of scorching St. Louis heat and humidity, and of mosquito bites, beach days, sunburns, and ice cream. But summer wouldn’t be summer without a playlist. And this summer’s chart-toppers has, undeniably, been dominated by a new generation of pop girls. This summer began with […]