Still in the early stages of their football careers, these underclassmen are influenced and supported by the upperclassmen on the team and the coaching staff. While the life of a football player can be busy, hectic and stressful, the support system the team provides is central to ensuring that younger players can thrive at Wash. U.

The team bustles with fresh faces as the newest iteration of the Washington University men’s soccer team sweats through its preseason workouts in the sweltering St. Louis heat. With one of their largest freshmen classes in years, the Bears are primed to get back on top after a 7-7-2 season last fall.

When Doug Johnston was an architecture student at Washington University 30 years ago, he rented an apartment two blocks north of the then-shady Delmar Loop for $72 a month.

Freshmen at Washington University kick off their first Friday with the traditional Club 40 dance. They stand around or dance, enjoy free pizza and root beer, and meet each other. But this year, more than just freshmen attended.

Incoming freshmen and returning upperclassmen are adjusting to changes on the South 40 as construction on the new Umrath House and South 40 House near completion.
The two buildings will house 121 students and provide the primary dining and fitness facilities for all South 40 residents.