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 […]

The Long Fight for Housing Equity and Why It’s Not Over Yet

December 8, 2022, by Tiah Shepherd, Head Features Editor. Leave a Comment

In 2012, after a bank foreclosed on her mother’s home, Heather Cassell ’23.5 found herself living at her best friend’s house. What at first may have felt like an extended sleepover soon came to an end when Cassell and her mother were suddenly asked to leave. With the small amount of money she had managed […]

OISA Assistant Director Akeem Burgess Departs After Six Weeks at the University

December 8, 2022, by Sida Chu, Staff Writer. Leave a Comment

Amid a series of departures of staff members of color, Akeem Burgess vacated his position as the Assistant Director of the Office of International Student Affairs (OISA) at the end of September 2022. He served in the newly created role for only a month and a half and has now returned to working at Hartford […]

From the Argives: Fifteen and a Half Years of President Michael Roth ’78

December 8, 2022, by Sam Hilton, News Editor and Head Archivist. 1 Comment

For 5,369 days, Michael Roth ’78 has served as president of Wesleyan University. His administration has been filled with ups and downs, controversies, and commendations. Some consider him to be the boogeyman of campus, and others think him a well-balanced and reasonable leader, but all can agree that he’s had a lasting impact on the […]

WesCeleb: Itzel Valdez ’23 Talks Running, Sledding Down Foss, and Staying Positive

December 8, 2022, by Lyah Muktavaram, Contributing Writer. Leave a Comment

Over the last four years, Itzel Valdez ’23 has learned to find beauty in learning about the unfamiliar. Whether she’s studying the American public school system for her capstone project, exploring the world of Korean drumming, or practicing yoga, Valdez approaches new skills and knowledge with a smile. Valdez sat down with The Argus to talk […]

Ask The Argus: Meals Versus Points…What Counts Where?

December 8, 2022, by Sulan Bailey, Assistant Features Editor. Leave a Comment

Welcome to Ask The Argus, a semi-regular advice column brought to you by the Features section! To submit a question to Ask The Argus, click here. I’ll be honest with you. I ran out of points weeks ago. I don’t want it to happen again next semester, but I need my morning coffee. Help! Have […]

As Weshop Prices Climb, University Weighs Options

December 5, 2022, by Carolyn Neugarten, Staff Writer. Leave a Comment

In recent months, national rates of inflation have soared, meaning that many everyday products now cost more than ever. At the University’s campus grocery store, Weshop, there has been a similarly noticeable rise in the price of various items. However, certain products have had their prices exempt from such increases so that students may continue […]

WesChess: Blind Spot

December 5, 2022, by Collin Holson, Contributing Writer. Leave a Comment

This week’s puzzle is a classic tactics position, taken from one of José Raúl Capablanca’s famous games. Renowned for his precise calculation and play, the world champion was playing the black pieces against French-Russian grandmaster Ossip Bernstein in the first round of the Moscow 1914 tournament. After playing a Queen’s Gambit Declined, they ended up in […]

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