Pernick Unchallenged: Ambivalence or Approval?

Taken at face value, Mike Pernick unchallenged bid for WSA President this spring suggests either a tacit endorsement of his administration or a general sense of apathy towards the WSA.

Debt Burden is Unnecessary

I hope that the large increase in applications to Wesleyan marks the beginning of a trend and that Wesleyan continues to appeal to more and more high school seniors.

Ye Olde Wespeak: Getting the Guts to Ask Someone Out

We've got a problem, folks. Our collective love life is dead.

Wesleying Adapts to Wordpress

A number of websites and publications offer a glimpse into student life at the University: anonymous confession boards, University blogs, Hermes—even Unlocked Magazine.

Restaurant Review: Iguanas Ranas

Iguanas Ranas, the new taqueria on Main St., blends authentic Mexican elements—like the fruity Jarritos sodas—with the demeanor of a cozy local eatery. Nestled between O’Rourke’s Diner and Forest City Wines & Spirits, Iguanas Ranas offers a cheaper, more authentic alternative to La Boca (also on Main St.).

Moody ’10 Sets Javelin Record in Little Three Meet

Mike Moody ’10 took the javelin title with a Wesleyan-record toss at the annual Little Three track meet for the third consecutive year, highlighting the Cardinals’ action in the meet.

Men’s Lax Suffers Tough Weekend Loss to Williams

The men’s lacrosse team lost its third game of the season on Saturday in front of a rowdy homecoming and WesFest crowd.

Construction Disrupted: Dept. of Labor Issues Davenport Work-Stop Order

Last Wednesday, representatives from the Connecticut Department of Labor (DOL) found two of the subcontractors running the Davenport construction project to be in violation of proper worker’s compensation practices.

Crew Teams Fall to Williams

The men’s and women’s crew teams both fell to powerhouse Williams on Saturday on Lake Onota in Pittsfield, Mass.

Men’s Tennis Trounces Hamilton

The men’s tennis team improved to 7-0 all-time against Hamilton with a dominant 8-1 home victory on Saturday afternoon.

Women's Tennis Moves to 3-2 Record

The women’s tennis team improved to 10-5 on the season with an 8-1 home victory over Hamilton on Saturday, its fifth win in six all-time meetings.

Six Labs Damaged in Chemical Fire

A three-alarm fire broke out in Hall-Atwater laboratories on Sunday night, resulting in significant smoke, water and fire damage to the building.

Pernick Prepares for 2nd Term

Barring a late-season rally by Giant Joint or some other popular write-in candidate, the incumbent Mike Pernick ’10 will be the President of the WSA again next year. But how much do we really know about the man who represents students to the administration and the Board of Trustees?

Paper Towels To Be Removed From Dorms

In an effort to save money and become more sustainable, all paper towels will be removed from the University’s residential hall bathrooms beginning next semester.