Jeremy Slaten

The Secret History of WashU: Center of the Universe

The Secret History of WashU continues as Multimedia Editor Jeremy Slaten dives into the untold story of the Athletic Complex. The film traces the Olympic legacy and hidden quirks of Francis Gym, revisits the often-forgotten Wilson Pool, and explores the construction of the Athletic Complex in the mid-1980s. It also examines the lasting impact of hosting Presidential and Vice Presidential debates and how those moments elevated the university to a national stage. The film concludes by highlighting the creation of the Sumers Recreation Center and how the entire complex continues to shape student life today. Featuring a new interview with […]

| Multimedia Editor

The Secret History of WashU: The ROTC Fires of 1970 Part 2

The story of the ROTC fires continues as producers Jeremy Slaten and Alan Zhou recount the tumultuous end of the 1969-1970 school year.

and | Producers

The Secret History of WashU: The ROTC Fires of 1970 Part 1

The Secret History of WashU continues as Jeremy Slaten and Alan Zhou explore the history of the Vietnam War protests and the ROTC fires of 1970. This first part covers an introduction to protests on campus as well as the mystery behind the February 1970 in which the Army ROTC building was burned.

and | Producers

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