Women's Hockey Loses to Salve Regina

The women’s hockey team remained mired in its losing streak with a loss at Salve Regina on Tuesday night.

Cardinal Character: Gabe Gonzalez-Kreisberg ’09

G-G-K, G-G-K, G-G-K!” If you have ever attended a Wesleyan men’s basketball game, you have will certainly heard these cheers reverberating off the bleachers in Silloway Gymnasium.

Fitness Center Morning Hours Expanded

In response to requests for additional hours, the athletic department has expanded the weekday hours of operation at the Freeman Athletic Center for the spring semester.

Students, Conn. State Reps. Press For Election Day Registration

This past Wednesday, University students and state representatives joined forces to press for Election Day Registration (EDR) in Connecticut.

Wesleyan Secures Spot on iTunes U.

Through a collaboration between the ITS New Media Lab (NML) and University Communications, Wesleyan now has a presence on iTunes U, the academic sector of Apple’s digital media player application, iTunes.

Admins Trained for Sexual Assault Response Team

By next week, a group of approximately 15 administrators will have received training as part of a new Sexual Assault Response Team (SART).

Recyclemania Riffs on Wes Rivalries

RecycleMania, the competition that pits colleges and universities against each other for high recycling rates and waste minimization glory, is back. Though this the fourth year the University has participated, the contest is now being publicized more than ever before.

Added High Rise Security Causes Minor Inconvenience

High Rise residents experienced an extra obstacle in entering their apartment building when they returned to campus this semester.

The Leaders of the Pack?

Last Tuesday, the Argus reported that the WSA rejected the idea of a “student leadership stipend” put forward by Bradley Spahn ’11, citing budgetary concerns and questions of who student “leaders” were as the main reasons for abstention from the debate and for skepticism of the bill.

Prof. Day Highlights Southeast Asia's Great Cultural Walls

“Artistic practices are a powerful kind of government," reflected visiting Professor Tony Day in his talk last Thursday.

V-Day Raises Awareness Through Crafts, Shows

V-Day, the University’s version of the international event that seeks to end violence against women, is fast approaching.

Death Match: Britney Spears

Considering how saddled with integrity Britney Spears is, do you really believe that Taylor Swift could ever rival her impact?

Cinefiles

We are well into our first half of the Spring calendar on the Film Series, and man, what a good time we've had so far.

Death Match: Taylor Swift

Like a ray of warm sunlight on the coldest winter night, Taylor Swift has appeared, and she’s proved that pop stars don’t have to rely on synthesizers and lip-synching, on producers and phony multi-person dance routines.

"Be the Art You Want" Expands Skittles' Focus

"Be the Art You Want to See in the World," a student art exhibition centered on global race- and class-related issues, opened at Zilkha's South Gallery last Thursday, Feb. 5.

NY Rockers "In Bloom"

Shawn Fogel may be the prime mover-and-shaker behind New York-based up-and-comers Golden Bloom, but he’s no glory hog.

“Fefu” Experiments with Space

Gedney Barclay's senior thesis play, originally written by Maria Irene Fornes in 1977, tells the seemingly simple story of eight women gathering at a friend's home to discuss a "theater education project."

The Story Behind Olin's New Books

Each year, the Wesleyan Library Acquisitions Department sifts through thousands of requests made by students and faculty to determine what new materials should be added to University’s vast collection.

Stop Driving to Class

Students who are physically able to walk or ride a bicycle to class should stop driving their cars to class.

Eclectic’s Stimulus Package V-Day Party

We, the Eclectic Society, have decided to throw a party at least in honor of Valentine’s Day, this Saturday from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Valentine's Day: A Bittersweet Holiday

Amid all of the candlelight dinners, pink flowers, Dove chocolate wrappers and tacky Hallmark greeting cards, it’s easy to forget the true origins of Valentine’s Day.

More Information on Keg Proposal

ontrary to the February 3 article, the Alcohol and Other Drug Committee did not reject the keg registration proposal, but rather referred it back to the policy subcommittee for additional discussion.

Be the Change You Can Believe in

A little after noon on Tuesday January 20, 2009 is the start of a dentist appointment, maybe a lunch date, but definitely not a new era. “Eras” are ushered in, and if you want a new one starting with Obama, a lot has to change.