Everyone knows that this semester has been a challenge. You don’t need another creative introduction to tell you that. But, hopefully, we have all found something that has made this semester just a little bit better. And that’s what we’re highlighting this week.

Yet again, the University’s communication with us has been lacking transparency and timeliness, leaving us in the dark when we need to be anywhere else.

Amid rising COVID-19 cases on campus and in the St. Louis region, many students, parents and other community members have expressed their approval of Washington University’s decision to return to its original Thanksgiving travel restrictions.

I’m disappointed that there seems to be no clear administrative ruling on how to approach Thanksgiving this fall, but because of that, individual choices matter. 

As you know, we are deep in the trenches of midterm season. Things have been rough, but they are about to get rougher as we move toward the dreaded finals season.

Know that amidst the stress and the constant feelings of not doing enough at Wash. U., there are some who take so much solace from being here, around all of you.

The Student Life Editorial Board shares what their thankful for at Wash. U., just in time for Thanksgiving.

Holidays just wouldn’t be holidays without the quintessential passive-aggressive family debate, and Thanksgiving is no exception.

With the holiday season fast approaching, and Thanksgiving just days away, the Student Life editorial board wanted to take a pause from this hectic, challenging and frustrating semester to offer thanks to our favorite things about Washington University.

Dear Thanksgiving Break,
First, I’d like to thank you for allowing me to break away from Washington University for just a few days. For giving me the chance to eat a home-cooked meal, have a fleeting visit with my closest at-home friends and get some rest in preparation for these two final weeks.