On Monday, Sept. 30, Dr. Debby Herbenick came to campus to discuss her research on sexual choking. Herbenick is an author, researcher, and professor of Human Sexuality and Sexual Health at Indiana University. The event was organized by the Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention Center (RSVP) for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Herbenick began her investigation on sexual choking four years ago when she noticed her students’ increased interest in learning about the topic. She noted that choking was not a prevalent kink 10 years ago, but its popularity has skyrocketed in the past decade. 

A Washington University student was the victim of a robbery when they were approached by an unknown man with a handgun near the intersection of Rosedale Avenue and Waterman Boulevard at 9:10 p.m. on March 30. 

The Washington University Police Department (WUPD) sent a security memo out on March 31 to inform the WashU community of the incident, noting that the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD) is investigating the robbery. 

There is no silver bullet to delivering bad news, which is exactly why the administration needs to change its messaging strategy.

This semester, the Washington University Emergency Support Team (EST) will no longer provide 24/7 service due to new COVID-19 protocols. Starting Sept. 28, EST will operate from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. from Sunday to Thursday, and 9 a.m. to 12 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Although the first day of class took place Sept. […]

“When I called Student Health Services, I was told not to worry about traveling home over break. But, things I am being told by friends and family at home indicates otherwise.”

Wash. U. allows fraternities to be active on campus, allows them to host parties, allows them to continue to operate despite all of the harm. If the University chooses to allow these activities, it is their responsibility to make them safe for students.

Personal safety isn’t always straightforward; what might make you feel safe may be strange to others.

The Editorial Board commends Martin for his continuous effort and support on the matter, for being proactive rather than reactive to the safety of Wash. U. students.

Sure, these people are meant to protect civilians, but what do you do when you fear those who are supposed to protect you?

The N-word has a long, oppressive history, and the fact that it is now a part of Black joy does not mean it can continue to create joy for everyone else.