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Housing Guide 2024 - Student Life
Dardick and Nemerov have a strong residential community, with plenty of traditions and bonding events. This sense of camaraderie is bolstered by the fact that all first-year Beyond Boundaries students live in Dardick, and many second-years in Nemerov.
Staff Editorial: Addressing the professor-student power dynamic …
2024年12月10日 · Editor’s note: This article contains discussion of sexual violence. Resources and helplines can be found at the bottom of the piece. On Nov. 14, 2024, Associate Professor of Chemistry Jonathan Barnes was temporarily removed from teaching his section of organic chemistry amid allegations of inappropriate, non-consensual touching, made by multiple students.
Caleb Durbin reflects on WashU journey, MLB future
2024年12月2日 · Three and a half years after playing his final game for the Bears, Durbin is on the cusp of turning his dream into a reality. On Monday, Nov. 18, the infielder was added to the Yankees’ 40-man roster. Now one call away from the big leagues, Durbin has a strong chance of making the active roster when the season begins in April and …
First-years shine as No. 1 women’s soccer advances to second …
2024年12月6日 · Now, after the 3-0 victory, the Bears will make their second straight National Championship appearance on Sunday, Dec. 8. After losing in last season's title game, the Bears — who now hold a WashU record with 22 wins in a single season — are looking for one final win in the season’s final game.
Women’s soccer wins program’s second-ever national championship
2024年12月8日 · They say “What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas,” but the Division III national championship trophy is coming home to St. Louis with the WashU women’s soccer team. For the second time in program history, the Bears are national champions, after defeating No. 11 William Smith College 3-0 on Dec. 8, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
‘Save me, Scene!’: Winter Break woes - Student Life
2024年12月10日 · I'm so excited to have a break from classes, but I’m kind of dreading going home for such a long time. I’ve grown apart from most of my high school friends, and I don’t feel as connected to my hometown. During the break, I’m going to miss all of my WashU friends. How do I get through this when I feel like a stranger in my own town?
Moving beyond the grade anxiety: A first-year’s reflection
2024年12月4日 · I remember sitting down for the first Intro to Psychology exam, unable to control my pounding heartbeat or shaking hands. It continued for the rest of the day, bringing my anxiety beyond the exam room. I couldn’t sleep through the night and woke up multiple times in a sweat and was unable to return to sleep.
No. 2 men’s basketball survives Rhodes Classic to remain undefeated
2024年12月2日 · The Bears left the weekend with a 6-0 record, bolstering their nationally-ranked pedigree. But they struggled in games for the first time this season, unable to put teams away, particularly against Rhodes. Whether or not this persists remains to be seen, but WashU’s identity seems to be taking form.
5 pieces of advice for selecting a WashU-owned apartment
2024年12月3日 · Finally feeling settled into your sophomore-year housing? Too bad. It’s time to start thinking about housing for next year! You’ll want to get a head start because, unfortunately, junior year housing is probably the most chaotic. For one, you’ll most likely be transitioning into apartment living for the first time, which is a big change. This comes with …