Bats—flying mammals with pointed snouts, beady eyes, and incredible wingspans—populate all seven continents. These animals gained international attention after the COVID-19 pandemic, when the scientific community came to the consensus that the virus likely spilled over from bats. Indeed, bats are some of the most dangerous mammals due to their capacity to introduce new viruses to humans. […]
When thinking about self-care, the last place my mind goes is a cold body of water. But for some at the University, the prospect of deliberately immersing their bodies in a chilling tub of ice water is the key to a healthy routine. Cold plunging has become the latest trend on campus, with some students […]
The Wesleyan Debate Society is the oldest club at Wesleyan University, bar none. When I first showed up to a debate meeting in September last year, I was struck by the fact that no one knew when the club was founded. Until very recently, the club was called the T. Woodrow Wilson Debate Society, after […]
In this casual game in 1912 between Sir George Thomas with the black pieces and Edward Lasker (related to world champion Emanuel Lasker) with the white pieces, Lasker is about to unleash one of the greatest attacking sequences in chess history, as there is mate in 7 on the board (though Lasker found mate in […]
Picture this: you are walking across Andrus Field and all of a sudden you spot an iconic duo. Who could it be other than Chris Hadley ’24 and Arabella Katz ’24, strutting down the sidewalk, headed to their next Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (FGSS) class together? The two have been dating since their first year of […]
In the unforgiving summer sun of Friday, Sept. 8, 2023, a group of Wesleyan students sat outside Usdan University Center, a few dozen feet away from the official club fair. Armed with a hastily constructed poster made of cardboard scavenged from the College of the Environment, they coaxed students visiting the fair to sign up for their fledgling […]
This week, we will be returning to another positional game. This puzzle, created by Chess.com user PawnInTheGame, does not contain any forcing moves or tactical combinations. Although many moves are fine for White, there exists one much stronger continuation, freezing Black’s position. (White to move) Last Week’s Solution: Qh6+!! gxh6 (Kxh6 Rh8#) 2. Rxf7# Magnus […]
If you’ve ever attended a Monday-night lecture on campus, chances are you’ve encountered this week’s WesCeleb energetically participating in discussions or presenting her latest intellectual endeavors. Throughout her time at the University, Yohely Comprés ’24 has harnessed her interest in African American and Latin American Studies, coupled with her creative passion for art, to delve […]
For many students, joining a varsity or even a club sports team is too much of a commitment—or for some, simply too difficult of a physical feat. Intramural sports teams offer a less daunting and more playful option for students who enjoy playing sports but don’t have serious athletic experience. At the University, basketball has […]
After three years of much-needed renovation, the newly renamed Frank Center for Public Affairs (PAC) has been completed and is open to the campus community once again. The PAC features many high-end classrooms, offices, and study spaces that are enjoyed by students and faculty alike. Due to all the commotion this new building has caused, I decided to dig through the […]