For many students, stepping out of the “Washington University bubble” means leaving campus for a few hours to explore any adjacent neighborhood. For Jun Bae, it means making a documentary about the historic segregation of St. Louis.

SOCIOECONOMIC ISSUE: Bob Hansman agreed to have dinner with me to talk about inequality both on- and off-campus—about how to use our power as students to challenge assumptions and tackle poverty, both in discussion and in practice.

A bus jam-packed with Washington University students, parents and visitors made its way around St. Louis this weekend and found its way to Ferguson. Bob Hansman, associate professor in the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts and St. Louis native, led the way and what he offered was a contextualized history of the social and economic strife throughout the entirety of the city.

The art of local St. Louis students aged four to 14 was featured in Tisch Commons on Tuesday night during the second annual City Faces art show.

This Wednesday, 16 candidates will perform in a talent show for the 10th annual Mr. Wash. U. Show at Edison Theatre. The candidate with the most points—awarded by the judges for the introductions, group dance numbers, individual talents and question-and-answer sessions—will receive the title and crown of Mr. Wash. U.

Dear Editor, A few weeks ago, I went on a tour of St. Louis with the teacher of Community Building, Building Community, Bob Hansman. I appreciated his knowledge and experience behind his words along the leafy trail that was once a neighborhood. Hansman, if you did not know, is the source of all knowledge socioeconomic and racial in urban St. Louis.

In a year of firsts, the annual Mr. Wash. U. competition not only had its coveted crown go to a female winner for the first time, but the group also brought in $35,141.81 for the organization City Faces, a fundraising record for the group. “It feels incredible; honestly, at the show I was overwhelmed entirely, and it didn’t fully dawn on me.

This year’s Mr. Wash. U. could be female. Idil Ali, a senior majoring in environmental studies and Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies, is one of 23 semifinalists vying for one of the 16 finalist spots in voting that concludes this week.

On Jan. 18, Washington University celebrated the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. with a ceremony in Graham Chapel that truly commemorated King’s legacy by bringing his spirit to life. This powerful event centered around the stirring remarks of Professor Robert Hansman, recipient of the Rosa L. Parks award for Meritorious Service to the Community.

I just got back from the Martin Luther King Jr. celebration in Graham Chapel and was deeply moved by professor Bob Hansman’s remarks about the true meaning of King’s life. For those who missed it, Professor Hansman reminded us that King was not a mere dreamer and proponent of conciliation, but a fierce and often critical advocate of true justice.