Wikipedia

Stephen Harrison’s debut novel says Wikipedia matters (regardless of what your middle-school teachers might say)

But what happens when Wikipedia becomes weaponized and used to advance an agenda rather than the truth? This is the question that author and WashU alum Stephen Harrison tackles in his debut novel “The Editors,” which comes out in August. 

| Editor-in-Chief

Calling on all activist scholars: Let’s edit Wikipedia

Wikipedia is one of the first sites to pop up for just about any Google search. We all know not to cite it as an academic source, but we still treat it as a pretty reliable source.

| Senior Editor

How to avoid studying during reading week

From creative ways to motivate yourself to guilty pleasures for procrastination, here are Scene’s suggestions for spending time over Reading Week.

Founder explains impact of Wikipedia

Jimmy Wales spoke in Graham Chapel on Friday evening as the keynote speaker of the Global Leadership Conference. The speech was also part of the Assembly Series.

| Executive Editor

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