Fall is officially underway on campus, and you may have noticed a few non-human activities going on under your nose. Along with the groundhogs we all know and love, squirrels, skunks, bunnies, bats, and perhaps a fox or two are making more frequent appearances. As campus grows colder, these critters draw closer and closer to […]
Almost anyone on campus can tell you that Avanthi Chen ’25 is one of the friendliest people you could hope to run into. Chen sat down with The Argus and recounted some of the experiences that solidified this reputation over the last three years. The Argus: Why do you think you were nominated for WesCeleb? […]
The Argus sat down with Liu Hongli, the University’s Chinese Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA). Juggling her responsibilities as both a teacher and a graduate student, Liu has been able to experience the quirks of American liberal arts education during her time at Wesleyan and appreciates how even a game of Mahjong can bridge cultural gaps. […]
The year 1990 was a landmark in disability rights history. With unprecedented force, groups published, petitioned, and protested for the recognition and protection of the disabled community. On July 26, 1990, these nationwide efforts culminated in the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the world’s first comprehensive legal protection for disabled people. Accessibility advocacy at the University followed […]
Every year, the University admits a cohort of Foreign Language Teaching Assistants (FLTAs) from around the world to assist with the teaching of University language classes and act as cultural ambassadors. These non-degree-seeking students work under the Fries Center of Global Studies and offer a nuanced international perspective on Wesleyan’s culture. The Argus sat down […]
Political engagement has always been a prevalent force at the University, and the upcoming election has made this even more apparent. 48 presidential election cycles have coursed through campus in the history of the University, yet the activity surrounding this year’s election is just as strong as it was 56 years ago. Peaceful protests, encampments, […]
This week, The Argus sat down with Amari Stuppard ’25 from Randolph, Mass., to discuss everything from queer representation on campus to dropping and adding majors. With a love for science so palpable it’s contagious, and a take on campus involvement culture so relatable it makes thinking about extracurriculars in the same way challenging, Stuppard shed […]
On Sunday, Sept. 29, Ayden Crispe ’26 woke up at 4 a.m., lifted weights, showered, waved goodnight to the returning partiers, and drove to a 24-hour shift at the Cromwell Fire Department. Crispe is Cromwell’s youngest firefighter and the station’s first full-time female crew member. She lives at the station on-call 48 hours a week. […]
For most, bringing pets into student housing earns a $300 fine and a referral to the Community Standards Board. However, for many at the University, approved animal companions, officially referred to as emotional support animals (ESAs), provide irreplaceable comfort, and are the cornerstone of community bonding. As students round off the first month of […]
The Fall 2024 semester has commenced with another over-enrolled first-year class. This year, the University welcomed 872 new students in the class of 2028, operating at its full capacity. From courses exceeding limits and cramped housing to long lines at every dining place, everyone on campus has felt the implications of over-enrollment. Keeping in mind […]