In addition to other changes at Olin Library this semester, three glass-enclosed study “pods” have been installed on the first floor to provide soundproof environments for students working individually or in pairs.

It is nearing the end of the semester, and for many students here at WashU, the deadline for final papers is fast approaching. Writing projects can take a lot of time and can be especially draining if you don’t know where to start. Luckily, the subject librarians here at WashU might be able to help you with your next paper.

The Washington University Police Department (WUPD) evacuated Olin Library, Bauer Hall, and Simon Hall at around 10:10 a.m. this morning, after receiving a phone call at 9:40 a.m. where an unknown individual made a threat. The University informed community members that only Olin Library was affected by the threat at 11:20 a.m. via phone call and text. 

After a two-and-a-half hour investigation including local police departments, WUPD notified community members that they completed their investigation of a potential threat to Olin Library and found no threat. In an email, the University said that students could return to the building and normal library activities would resume. 

I spent an hour studying in four different spaces on campus in the hopes of comparing study environments to find what works best for me (and maybe for you, too).

Campus is alive in a way that I should’ve expected, but had no way to prepare myself for.

Here are some small ways to make the move to virtual learning a bit smoother.

With Spring Break right around the corner, campus is abuzz with talk of tropical getaways and cross-country road trips.

The Center for Diversity and Inclusion celebrated its fifth anniversary, with a ceremony in Tisch Commons, concluding Washington University’s Day of Dialogue & Action Feb. 19.

Student Union Senate passed a resolution, Jan. 28, in support of Open Educational Resources — various online resources offering free textbooks to college students— in an attempt to cut down on what many students see as excessive and increasing textbook costs.

Gobble, gobble! Do you hear that? That’s the sound of a week of freedom with zero work stress, zero classes and a ton of Netflix time (The Crown is out!). Except, what about after Thanksgiving? We have one week of classes, then finals are aggressively upon us. As a result, I always take advantage of the week preceding Thanksgiving break to get a head start on any final projects, essays or exams.