spring break

Maybe there’s something we can learn from the wellness days

When the University rolled out its plan for the spring semester and its wellness days, I was among the skeptics. Knowing the struggles of last semester, I was not optimistic about three days—let alone two—being able to replace what Spring Break does for students’ mental health and rejuvenation.  Then, the week of the wellness days […]

| Senior Forum Editor

Op-Ed: After a series of miscues, Wash. U. has failed students

Nonetheless, Wash. U. has the capability to support and accommodate students in this defining moment in the school’s history. There are only a few weeks left in the semester: It’s now or never.

Evan Jenness & Jojo Spio | Class of 2023

Staff Editorial: How to make the most of your wellness days

So, the Student Life Editorial Board members share their tips on how to unwind during the wellness days.

Responding to student backlash, WU adds third wellness day to spring calendar, moves up start date

After students objected to the replacement of Spring Break with two nonconsecutive “wellness days,” Washington University announced a revised spring calendar that included two consecutive wellness days and one additional wellness day, Dec. 3.

Orli Sheffey | Staff Reporter

WU announces continuation of COVID policies for spring semester; students object to the replacement of spring break with two ‘wellness days’

Most of Washington University’s COVID-related policies, such as primarily online or hybrid classes, limited in-person gatherings and restricted occupancy in Residential Life housing will continue into the spring semester, according to a Nov. 18 email from Chancellor Andrew Martin and Provost Beverly Wendland.

and | Senior News Editors

Students experience delays, inconveniences in shipping request process

Students waiting to receive personal items from their University-owned residences may have to wait a while longer. After deciding to suspend shipping and packing operations on March 20, the Office of Residential Life is still uncertain about when operations will resume.

| News Editor

Spring in St. Louis: Best break activities based on your favorite campus locations

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

Samra Haseeb | Contributing Writer

Audiophiles: Albums to add to your Spring Break travel playlist

Everyone is ready for the relaxation that a week off from class brings. So sit back, relax and add some of these albums to your travel queue.

| Senior Cadenza Editor

Staff Editorial: How to do Spring Break without breaking the bank

We as an Editorial Board got together and laid out some fun things to do over Spring Break that are within a reasonable price range and doable wherever you spend your break.

Staff ed: How to make St. Louis more like your ideal vacation spot

The Student Life Editorial Board is here with some tips to help make St. Louis feel a little bit more like a picturesque spring break vacation locale.

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