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The Wesleyan Argus
Dear President Roth, I write regarding your recent guest essay in the New York Times titled “The Obvious Step That Could Mean Fewer Fraternity Sexual Assaults.” In this essay you make an argument for fraternities going co-ed. I do not write to engage with the larger content of your essay, but merely to ask a […]
The Wesleyan Argus
The English Department hosted the second event of its Russell House Reading Series this school year with visual artist and poet Jen Bervin, though these two titles only touch on a portion of her work. On Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 6 p.m., students, faculty, and art lovers alike gathered in the main room of the […]
The Wesleyan Argus
On Oct. 6, 2026, Warner Bros. was officially acquired by Paramount Skydance in a $110 billion merger that promised to deliver “30 high-quality theatrical films per year” and “build the next-generation global media and entertainment company powered by creativity and technology.” It is part of a sequence of mergers involving Disney acquiring 20th Century Fox [
The Wesleyan Argus
This past Thursday, the Milwaukee Brewers swept the Dodgers in the NLCS, advancing to their first World Series since 1982 and ending the Dodgers’ chance of a three-peat. The Dodgers’ elimination has left three small-market teams in the bottom half of payroll rankings in the Brewers (19th out of 30), Rays (28th), and Guardians (30th) […]
The Wesleyan Argus
The mythically prolific Oklahoman singer and songwriter Zach Bryan has consistently released lengthy albums and chart-topping EPs since he was discovered on YouTube almost 10 years ago, singing outside his Navy barracks with a beer by his feet. He now holds the record for the largest ticketed concert in the United States, having sold out […]
The Wesleyan Argus
Sick food is a fascinating conundrum to me. Normally, one’s appetite is adversely affected by all forms of blights and pestilence. On the other hand, some foods are exceptional when sick. As an Ashkenazi Jew with a weak immune system, I’m proud to say that my people’s food falls into the second camp. I mean, […]
The Wesleyan Argus
With the Nov. 3rd midterm elections just over two weeks away, Indivisible Middlesex held its fourth “No Kings” protest in downtown Middletown, Conn., on Saturday, Oct. 17. The protest drew around 300 people, according to organizer estimates. The demonstration was held as part of a national “No Kings” day of action sponsored by a host […]
The Wesleyan Argus
If you have ever eaten at Usdan University Center, chances are you have walked by a friendly older man with a white fluffy beard and a warm smile. Whether you have formally met him or not, Usdan Dining Room Attendant Dave Csere is an underrated campus celebrity. An hour and a half before his shift […]
The Wesleyan Argus
On Wednesday, Sept. 30, Director of Public Safety (PSafe) Scott Rohde shared the 2025 Annual Safety Report via an all-school email. The report features statistics from the last three years on reported crimes on campus. The 2025 report also includes statistics on hazing incidents, a new requirement by the Clery Act. According to the report, […]
The Wesleyan Argus
After several mainstay Main Street shops shuttered their doors, Middletown spent the past year questioning the future of its local business network that anchors the city community. This fall, however, a tour of the town reveals anything but lifeless storefronts. Behind the bright window displays of Middletown’s new vegan bakery, heritage home goods boutique,
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