Argus Overseas: Longing for Crumpets in the Radcliffe Camera with Ethan Geiger ’24

February 10, 2023, by Eugenia Shakhnovskaya, Assistant Features Editor. Leave a Comment

Welcome to Argus Overseas, a column brought to you by the Features Section. In this column, we chat with students who have spent time abroad to highlight student experiences with studying outside the University.  This week, The Argus spoke to Ethan Geiger ’24, who spent the fall semester in England at the University of Oxford. […]

Changing Spaces on Campus: Office of Student Involvement Announces Announces New Procedure for Hosting Events in Program Houses

February 10, 2023, by Lia Franklin, Features Editor, Assistant Food Editor . Leave a Comment

At the beginning of the semester, the Office of Student Involvement (OSI) announced that events held in program houses will no longer be booked through OSI. Instead, events in a program house must be hosted by that house’s residents and approved by the Office of Residential Life (ResLife), per a campus-wide email sent on Jan. […]

WesCeleb: Savannah Russo ’23 on Multidisciplinary Studies, Dabbling in Extracurriculars, and Good Vibes

February 9, 2023, by Akhil Joondeph, Assistant Features Editor. Leave a Comment

For many students at the University, college is a time to hone in on a particular area of study, learn as much as they can about it, and prepare for a relevant career. But Savannah Russo ’23 has had the opposite experience. She has done it all: learning from the school’s diverse offerings, getting involved […]

Winter at Wesleyan: A Weekend of Piercing Winds, Sub-Zero Temperatures, and Ruptured Pipes

February 6, 2023, by Eugenia Shakhnovskaya, Assistant Features Editor. Leave a Comment

Over the weekend, a cold arctic breeze covered the Northeast, creating dangerous conditions across Connecticut. Brutal winds accompanied the frigid temperatures, which dropped five degrees Fahrenheit below zero during the night. Unaware about the impending arrival of critically low temperatures, many students were surprised by the freezing cold. The Argus spoke to students about their experiences navigating […]

Ask The Argus: Dealing With Stress, Taking Breaks, and Staying Warm During a New Semester

February 6, 2023, by Features Team, . Leave a Comment

Welcome to Ask The Argus, a column brought to you by the magnificent Features section! Every once in a while, we bring you the hottest advice from your wonderful, trusty, seasoned editors. Having trouble re-acclimating to campus life, Middletown, or the freezing winter? We’ve got you covered! To submit a question to Ask The Argus […]

From the Argives: Spike Tape, Second Stage, and the Succession of Student Theater

February 6, 2023, by Sam Hilton, Features Editor & Head Archivist. Leave a Comment

Second Stage was, for nearly half a century, a household name at the University, synonymous with student-run theater and taste-making performances. For many current and past students, Second Stage was an essential part of the University’s advertising, with big-league hitters sharing their work as part of the organization; Lin-Manuel Miranda ’02 famously debuted his Tony-winning […]

WesChess: Tangled Up

February 6, 2023, by Max Vitek, Staff Writer. Leave a Comment

To start off this semester, we will be looking at a game by Magnus Carlsen, possibly the greatest chess player. He is the highest-rated competitor, considerably further than anyone else, and the current world champion. It is a historical anomaly when he loses two games in a row. In practically every tournament, he is the […]

WesCeleb: Guy Bennevat Haninovich ’23 Talks Vegan Lentils, Ultimate Frisbee, and the Gribbel Room

February 3, 2023, by Oliver Cope, Executive Editor. Leave a Comment

Whether it be leading a tour of prospective University students, tossing a disc on Foss with Throw Culture, or taking your order at Red and Black Cafe, you’ve likely seen Guy Bennevat Haninovich ’23 around campus. Throughout his time at the University, Bennevat Haninovich has continued to be an active part of the student body—he […]

Students Enjoy Glow-in-the-Dark Roller Skating and WesRave During Welcome-Back Weekend

February 3, 2023, by Jo Harkless, Lyah Muktavaram, Features Editor, Podcast Manager . Leave a Comment

Rejuvenated after a relaxing winter break, students arrived back on campus last Monday, Jan. 23, ready to take on the new semester. After moving in and catching up with friends, students adjusted to campus life. “My sorority girl squeal did come out a few times when reconnecting with my friends,” Minnah Sheikh ’25 said. “It […]

Argus Overseas: Back From a Semester in Jordan, Ellie Rosen ’24 and Emma Condon ’24 Reflect on Their Experiences

February 2, 2023, by Jo Harkless, Eugenia Shakhnovskaya, Features Editors & Assistant Features Editor. Leave a Comment

The Argus recently spoke to Ellie Rosen ’24 and Emma Condon ’24, who spent the Fall 2022 semester abroad in Amman, Jordan. Rosen and Condon studied with the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)—one of the many pre-approved programs that partner with Wesleyan to provide students a variety of cultural exchange opportunities. With a focus […]

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