equality

Letter to the Editor: In defense of (some) trad wives

By choosing this lifestyle on their own terms, some ‘trad wives’ serve as valuable examples of young women freely selecting a profession that aligns with their chosen way of life.

| Senior Forum Editor

The rise of ‘trad wives’ reverses strides in women’s autonomy

The “trad wife” trend brings our society backward in time and dismisses today’s cultural strides. The way this power dynamic can resurface long after feminist legislation and protests worked to dismantle female inferiority showcases how male desires and patriarchal practices continue to oppress those with less power.

| Staff Writer

It’s getting hotter: anxiety and hope among WashU students, staff, and faculty

With summer right around the corner, the St. Louis region will likely face some of the highest temperatures on record. Millions of Americans are subject to rising temperatures, and Washington University and the St. Louis region are no exception.

| Contributing Writer

Op-Ed: Disaggregate the diaspora

Our campaign, Disaggregate the Diaspora, is based on the fundamental truth that those in positions of power—not at Wash. U., not anywhere—cannot serve students while generalizing individual diasporas into these wide labels.

Ranen Miao, Class of 2023 | Christian Monzon, Class of 2022 | Jessica Yu, Class of 2021

The education gap is growing, do your part to close it

We love to boast about the equality of American education, but this is a falsity that in a lot of ways is ignored.

| Managing Editor

Op-Ed: Let WashU Students Count P/F Classes Towards Major/Graduation Requirements

By signing this petition, let Wash. U. administration hear your voice and help advocate for your fellow Wash. U. peers who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ashlee Chung, Rory Vu Mather and Sophie Scott | Class of 2020, Master’s Candidate and Class of 2021

Op-ed: Once again, Wash. U. forgets us.

Wash. U. claims to be an inclusive place, but is it really inclusive if it leaves us hijabi women as an afterthought?

Noor Ghanam | Class of 2022

Op-ed: Once again, Wash. U. forgets us.

Wash. U. claims to be an inclusive place, but is it really inclusive if it leaves us hijabi women as an afterthought?

Noor Ghanam | Class of 2022

Op-ed: Why Wash. U. students deserve free menstrual products

$18,171. That’s the average cost of menstruation over a lifetime, including tampons, pads, liners and birth control.

Ranen Miao and Miri Goodman | Class of 2023

Staff Editorial: Now that tours are accessible, turn to the rest of campus

Unfortunately, this step alone is insufficient, as accessible tours may easily create an unrealistic expectation for potential students that the University will provide all of their needed accommodations.

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