Caroline Kravitz ’19 The Argus: Why do you think that you were chosen as a sexy single? Caroline Kravitz: I’m actually confused why, because I have 20 boyfriends and 10 husbands right now. So, I don’t fully understand, but I will do anything for The Argus. TA: What’s your go-to pick-up line? And what’s the worst […]
Campbell Silverstein ’19 and Paul McLaren ’21 The Argus: What’s the story of your relationship? When did you all meet? Paul McLaren: Well, we met at The Ankh…right? Campbell Silverstein: Funny story, I don’t think I’ve told you this. The first time I ever saw you was in Admissions because I worked in Admissions and was […]
Jordan White ’19 and Clare Zad ’19 The Argus: So, you guys knew each other before coming here. Tell me your how-we-met! [Clare screams and they laugh]. Jordan White: We met at summer camp. Clare Zad: We were eight years old. JC: Both of our moms went to the same camp, too, but not at the […]
The Department of Education (DOE) proposed new regulations on Nov. 29, 2018, that could change the way that Title IX procedures at universities are conducted. A period for public comments closed on Jan. 30 but is being reopened for one day—Friday, Feb. 15—to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to comment if they encountered technical […]
“When I was a freshman at Wesleyan in November, Rihanna bought one of my hats,” Alexandre Daillance ’19 casually drops into conversation. Daillance—also known by his Instagram handle, @millinsky—has 93.2 thousand followers on the app, and at 22 years old, he has already secured a spot on Forbes’ 2019 Art & Style 30 Under 30 list. He’s also […]
If you think creatively enough, there are many ways to find love around campus. From the infamous Fountain Avenue to the numerous Main Street date spots, there are plenty of places to get to know your kind-of-maybe-friends-with-benefits-hookup. Lucky for you, we narrowed it down to the best of the best (kind of). 1. Middletown Roller Skating Rink (rolling in […]
Based on the New York Times’ “Metropolitan Diaries,” the Middletown Diaries will include awkward, funny, novel, or sweet anecdotes, stories, or memories that happen at Wesleyan and in Middletown. To submit to the Middletown Diaries, please email srcohen@wesleyan.edu. Dear Diary, This past Wednesday, as I sat eating a banana in preparation for a long afternoon of […]
Although she’s currently in two Second Stage shows, wrote a play that got put up professionally, and is on Second Shades Staff, this article is not about Luna Mac-Williams’ theater prowess. Mac-Williams ’22 also has a knack for creating colorful jewelry and Mexican-inspired embroidery. While it began as a hobby, Mac-Williams’ jewelry making and embroidery have quickly […]
As the University’s in-house congressional scholar, Assistant Professor of Government Logan Dancey teaches and researches topics concerning U.S. Congress, campaigns and elections, as well as public opinion. Currently teaching “Congressional Reform” and “Congressional Policy Making,” Dancey is an esteemed member of the Government Department. The Argus sat down with him to talk about what books […]
It has recently come to my attention that Cold Sesame Noodle ™ are not, in fact, a staple of take-out Chinese restaurants everywhere. All of them have beef and broccoli. Orange chicken is a consistent option. Lo Mein? Why, of course! But I swear to you, there is not a single Chinese restaurant in the […]