But what I loved most about WashU was that I had the option of commuting from home starting my sophomore year. The commute would save me almost $20,000 of WashU housing and meal fees, which, coming from a single-parent household, held a lot of appeal.

While administrative assignment made this housing decision for us, there are many reasons someone might choose to live in chapter housing, whether or not they have an interest in Greek life.

Roommate disagreements lead to awkward conversations that we naturally avoid, but complaining to your friends in hushed voices in the dining hall won’t help your situation.

Creating high-rise luxury apartments in the areas of the city that already experience extreme wealth inequality does nothing but further the lack of access to housing in the city.

There is nothing wrong with looking for sameness. It’s natural. But we don’t grow and learn about the world when we’re around similar people to us. Instead, we grow around those who are radically different.

As students, landlords will often push us around because they think we do not know better, so don’t forget to advocate for yourself.

Some fun recipes you can make in your dorm!

As WashU students, most of us have dozens of other things going on in our lives, and organizing is usually the last priority. Keeping your space tidy doesn’t have to take hours of your life every week. These are easy tips on how to get your sh*t organized (and actually keep it that way).

Beaumont is perhaps the most notorious dorm on campus. With the looks of pity and remorse I get after revealing my dorm of choice, you’d think someone had just punted my puppy. But, come on guys, really? We’ve only been flooded with toilet water once in the past two years.  Let’s be honest: Beaumont, one of the oldest dorms in the South 40, is not known for its amenities. Further, being a traditional dorm, residents must contend with public restrooms and showers. There have even been rumors of Beaumont’s demolition for years. However, in return, each and every dorm in […]

Moving between semesters is weird. Not good or bad, just a little bit weird. Finding a new space and living with new people can make the fall and spring semesters feel even more distinct than they already are. My junior year, I moved homes in between semesters; in the fall I lived on Limit Avenue behind the Lofts, and in the spring, my apartment was on McPherson Avenue. It was a planned move and made the most sense for me given my housing situation at the end of sophomore year. Moving between semesters can be a pain or a joy, and for me, it was both at different times. There is not a ton of time to adjust, but there lies the chance of getting to meet new people and explore a new neighborhood. Below are some tips, based on my experiences, that will hopefully help you with you too.