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Opinion Submission: Restoring and expanding student representation on the board of trustees

Despite attempts to include student representation, the board notably lacks direct student-elected and affinity group representation. 

, and | Former SU Speaker of the Senate, SU Vice President of Engagement, SU Vice President of Finance

Understanding Forum’s process and content

In light of the recent uptick in opinion submissions, the Forum editorial staff has decided to put together an outline of our editing process and journalistic goals. 

Dear introverted first-years, it gets better

Many act like introversion is some sort of disease that needs to be cured, a massive character flaw that keeps you from being a full member of society. If you aren’t outgoing, it seems, it is simply because you’re lazy and rude for not loving to talk to everyone.

Lauren Alley | Senior Forum Editor

Staff ed: Shouting into the void

Hello. Is anyone actually reading this? Are you there, God? I’m here alone, speaking on behalf of the Student Life Editorial Board.

Collective Shouting | Can anyone here us? It's dark in here.

Fossil Free WashU restricts the freedom of consumers

A staple of outlet malls everywhere, Fossil is one of the only stores where a guy like myself can buy a mid-range watch or bag these days.

Aiden Manmann | Senior Gossip Editor

#_____________Student_Union_is_ßest_Life____________

Student Union is called the golden period of life. Students are the future of a nation.

Spambots | Spambots

University discusses diversity plans at open forum

Administrators discussed a two-year action plan to address concerns about diversity at Washington University at the Forum on the Steering Committee for Diversity & Inclusion Report on Friday afternoon.

| Staff Report

Vigil held in light of recent tragedies

With their unsnapped glow sticks in their pockets as they stared at the ground, students joined in a moment of silence in observation of the Boston bombings and manhunt among other worldwide tragedies of the past week.

| Senior News Editor

College lost and found

I’ve spent a long time looking for college. I knew that when I arrived on the first day, lumbering suitcases and parents in tow on a sticky August day, that it was here somewhere, and if everyone would just stop screaming their inane Residential College cheers for five minutes, I might be able to hear it.

| Former Forum Editor

One down, more to go

Another one bites the dust. With the publication of this column, my Washington University bucket list is complete. But there are plenty of others to go. I’ve written for each section of Student Life, travelled the globe, created priceless memories and formed lifelong friendships.

| Former Senior Sports Editor

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