communication

“If neither of us are married by the time we’re thirty…”: Marriage Pact comes to WashU

On Monday, Sept. 23, at 8:30 a.m., a project called Marriage Pact opened for all WashU students. Before the results come out on Sunday, Sept. 29, all interested students will fill out the survey, answering questions such as “Is it more important to protect someone’s feelings than to tell the truth?” or whether they would end a friendship over differing political views. 

and | Contributing Writer and Staff Writer

“Save Me, Scene!”: Awkward Roommate Encounters

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 […]

| Senior Scene Editor

Don’t let yourself be isolated by self-care trends

Maintaining relationships requires effort from all sides, and it’s crucial to remember that staying connected is a shared responsibility. 

and | Junior Forum Editor and Contributing Writer

Does WashU Cares Truly Care?

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.

| Junior Scene Editor

Staff Editorial: 2020 brings the hope of continued safety improvements

The Editorial Board commends Martin for his continuous effort and support on the matter, for being proactive rather than reactive to the safety of Wash. U. students.

The best people I know all play Dungeons and Dragons

So when I say most of my close friends play Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), it’s not because there’s a personality type or positive value I associate with the game (that’s for another article). It’s because, if they’ve talked to me about D&D or whatever their particular niche interest is, it’s indicative of a trait that truly creates good friendships and relationships: direct communication.

| Senior Editor

RelationTips with Jordan: Break up with your girlfriend, you’re bored

“Break up with your girlfriend, i’m bored” is a catchy song by Ariana Grande I have way too many thoughts on, but really that’s a discussion for another article. However, the idea of being bored or unsatisfied in a relationship is very real, and it’s okay to feel that way.

| Staff Writer

Turn off your phone and live your life

As a new chapter begins, I challenge Wash. U. students to consciously unplug from social media on a regular basis in order to create space in their own lives.

CS40 candidates advocate for better communication

Candidates for Congress of the South 40 elections have focused on raising student awareness about the organization and improving its operations in their campaign platforms. CS40 elections opened Wednesday and close at 5 p.m. Thursday. Election results will be posted Friday on the CS40 website.

| Staff Reporter

Conveniently depending on our cell phones

After a high school career that was generally light in text message communication, I came to college wielding a new Blackberry and no idea how much I would end up using it over the next two years. As soon as I got here, text messages quickly became a primary, and constant, form of communication in my life.

| Forum Editor

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