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Since 1925 the Bear has represented WashU students. While the costume had become a recognizable part of campus life, the role had never been formalized. This began to change over the summer, when the Bear was given a name, and, for the first time, a position within the University. The post Behind the Bear: Who is Forest, WashU’s mascot? first appeared on Stu
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In the opening track of new experimental pop record “Life 1,” singer-songwriter and record producer Quadeca makes a bold claim: “This life don’t mean a thing to me.” What follows is the artist’s most sonically experimental but also most polished album to date.
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Temporary tattoos, Sharpie messages and a tunnel of cheering teammates: For the No. 7 women’s cross country program, race weekends are defined by team traditions that carry runners to the finish line. The post In the Zone: The team traditions that power the No. 7 women’s cross country program first appeared on Student Life .
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The No. 1 WashU women’s soccer team recorded its 10th shutout of the season on Saturday, Oct. 10, beating the Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) Spartans at home 2-0. The Bears, who have outscored opponents 59-3 this season, moved to 12-0 overall and 2-0 in the University Athletic Association (UAA). The post No. 1 women’s soccer records another shutout w
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WashU’s international students, who make up 26% of the student body, could face new hurdles in completing their degrees and post-graduation plans in the U.S. under a new federal rule limiting their time in the U.S. The post Department of Homeland Security final rule raises concerns for WashU international students first appeared on Student Life .
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Dozens of imaginatively fresh prints showcased across vendor stands, racks of effortlessly chic clothes, and collections of mesmerizingly beautiful jewelry are just a few things that this year's ArtMart will showcase. And just like usual, it won’t simply be a place to browse. The music flowing throughout Mudd Field alongside the event’s authentically welcomi
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Coming into the game, the Bears sat at 8-1-2 overall, and 1-0 in conference play. Before Saturday, WashU had scored 31 goals in 11 matches. On the other hand, the CWRU Spartans entered the game having not conceded a goal in their previous four matches. The matchup looked like a battle between an unstoppable force and an immovable object. The post WashU men’s
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Campus Creamery is a South 40 favorite, a classic midnight snack for WashU’s underclassmen. Three sophomores took over the well-loved ice cream shop last January as first-years. The post Campus Creamery’s new owners are learning business in real time first appeared on Student Life .
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Stevie Wonder surprised the world when he released four new tracks from the recording sessions of his magnum opus album “Songs in the Key of Life.” This throwback EP is a soulful and refreshing return to form amidst the competitive noise that is the modern music industry.
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WashU announced a new cluster hiring campaign seeking to employ over 30 new tenure-track faculty members by 2029 and expand artificial-intelligence-centric research within the University-wide +AI launch from earlier this year.
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