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WashU faculty raise concerns over classroom assignments

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Certain WashU faculty have raised concerns over classroom assignments throughout the past several years, including various scheduling issues and classrooms misaligned with class sizes. The post WashU faculty raise concerns over classroom assignments first appeared on Student Life .

‘Forgotten Island’ is too furry

Student Life

There is hardly enough time to catch your breath during Januel Mercado and Joel Crawford’s exuberant new animated film “Forgotten Island,” a chaotic adventure that is as heartfelt as it is unmistakably furry. “Forgotten Island” follows two best friends, Jo (H.E.R.) and Raissa (Liza Soberano), trying desperately to get back home after they are transported to

‘Mean Girls’ arrives at Edison Theatre this weekend

Student Life

The Plastics will hit the stage in WashU’s Performing Arts Department's (PAD) production of “Mean Girls” in Edison Theatre from Oct. 22-25. The show’s cast has been rehearsing for months, working on up to four-part harmonies and drilling choreography since the second week of the semester to bring this timeless high school story to life. The post ‘Mean Girls’

The boiling frog effect: WashU’s AAUP chapter launches survey to identify ‘pain points’ for international scholars

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International scholars compose around 40% of WashU’s graduate population and face an ever-shifting immigration landscape The post The boiling frog effect: WashU’s AAUP chapter launches survey to identify ‘pain points’ for international scholars first appeared on Student Life .

Weekend Recap: No. 4 golf takes fourth in NCAA fall preview, No. 7 women’s and No. 9 men’s cross country take third and fourth, No. 8 football continues dominant performance, women’s tennis completes fall season - Student Life

Student Life

The Bears did not waver during the first weekend of fall weather. Let’s take a look at how WashU fared last weekend.

Inside WashU’s SpaceX investment and its impact - Student Life

Student Life

In early 2017, WashU’s Investment Management Company (IMC) invested about $50 million in SpaceX. Now, the stake represents WashU’s biggest investment position ever, roughly 10% of the school’s $17.7 billion endowment.

SU and dining workers’ union pushes back on Ibby’s tipping cap

Student Life

Ibby’s Bistro’s new cap on meal point tips for servers at 25% is now the subject of union arbitration and a Student Union Senate resolution, both challenging a policy the SU Senate says was implemented without public notice or explanation to those affected. The dining workers union says this violates the collective bargaining agreement. The post SU and dinin

Staff Editorial: Our Spring 2027 course recommendations - Student Life

Student Life

With midterm season coming to a close, the time has come for students to think about courses for next semester. Here are some course recommendations to mitigate the stress of crafting the perfect schedule.

Short For(u)m Content: In defense of slow walkers - Student Life

Student Life

I say it’s time to bring back the lost art of lollygagging.

Short For(u)m Content: Bells and bruises

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Anyone navigating campus in any way that isn’t walking should be required to warn the people in front of them as they approach. The post Short For(u)m Content: Bells and bruises first appeared on Student Life .

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