Rebecca Brill

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Love Stories (and Chocolate) for V-Day

by Jenny Davis, Rebecca Brill, Executive Editor & Editor Emerita. Comments Off on Love Stories (and Chocolate) for V-Day

Campus Visitor Restrained and Arrested Outside Senior House Party

by Rebecca Brill, Executive Editor. Comments Off on Campus Visitor Restrained and Arrested Outside Senior House Party

“The British Bake Off” Provides More Comfort and Less Spite

by Rebecca Brill, Executive Editor . 1 Comment

Professor Files Complaint Against University in Federal Court

by Rebecca Brill, Executive Editor. 5 Comments

Associate Professor of Classical Studies Lauren Caldwell filed a complaint against the University on Feb. 17, alleging, among other claims, Title VII and Title IX violations.

Staff Editorial: On the WSA Resolution to Decrease Argus Funding

by Rebecca Brill, Tess Morgan, Editors-in-Chief. 42 Comments

Staff Editorial: In Response to Tuesday’s Op-Ed

by Tess Morgan, Rebecca Brill, Editors-in-Chief. 232 Comments

Psi Upsilon House Closed for 2015-2016 Academic Year

by Tess Morgan, Courtney Laermer, Rebecca Brill, Editors-in-Chief and News Editor. 15 Comments

Due to allegations of illegal drug activity, students will be denied access to the Psi U house until the fall of 2016 at earliest.

Two Students Arraigned on Federal Charges

by Rebecca Brill, Tess Morgan, Editors-in-Chief. 5 Comments

In light of the Molly overdoses that took place in February, two students are facing prison sentences of up to 40 years.

WesCeleb: Beanie Feldstein ’15

by Rebecca Brill, Features Editor. 1 Comment

Degrees of Guilt: Cosby Retains Honorary Doctorate from University

by Rebecca Brill, Features Editor. 196 Comments

Vines on Church Roosts at Former Nest Location

by Rebecca Brill, Features Editor. Comments Off on Vines on Church Roosts at Former Nest Location

Vines on Church, a new bar and restaurant on Church Street, serves patrons a cocktail of visual art, music, solidarity, and safe fun.

WesMaps’ Greatest Hits of Fall 2015

by Rebecca Brill, Features Editor. Comments Off on WesMaps’ Greatest Hits of Fall 2015

Under The Covers: Get Intimate With These Books

by Jenny Davis, Rebecca Brill, Max Lee, Features Editors and Assistant Features Editor. Comments Off on Under The Covers: Get Intimate With These Books

CAPS Tends to Student Mental Health Amidst Understaffing

by Emma Davis, Noah Mertz, Rebecca Brill, Gwendolyn Rosen, Features Editor, Food Editor, Photo Editor, and Editor-in-Chief. 5 Comments

The Counseling and Psychological Servics program on campus provides a vital resource, but faces understaffing and overwhelming demand.

WesCeleb: Andrew Martin

by Rebecca Brill, Features Editor. Comments Off on WesCeleb: Andrew Martin

When it comes to DJing, dodge ball, and diversity, WesCeleb Andrew Martin keeps it real.

Parking Garage Fosters Harmony in Downtown Middletown

by Rebecca Brill, Features Editor. Comments Off on Parking Garage Fosters Harmony in Downtown Middletown

The parking garage on Court St. has played classical music nonstop since 1993.

Inside the Ballot Box: A Guide to the CT Election

by Rebecca Brill, Features Editor. 1 Comment

Baffled by the ballot? Read the Argus’s guide to today’s election.

Professor’s Bookshelf: Ethan Kleinberg

by Rebecca Brill, Features Editor. 1 Comment

WesCeleb: Matt Lynch

by Rebecca Brill, Features Editor. Comments Off on WesCeleb: Matt Lynch

The Argus talks to Matt Lynch ’15 about everything from singing to soccer to senior citizens.

Barely Alive Blog: Espwesso

by Rebecca Brill, Features Editor. Comments Off on Barely Alive Blog: Espwesso

The Argus reports on-site all the action (and idleness) from the opening night of Espwesso.

Make You Sweat: A Guide to Exercise on Campus

by Jess Zalph, Rebecca Brill, Features Editors. 2 Comments

A roadmap to getting fit on campus, if you don’t know where to begin.

Subtle Changes on the Wesleyan Campus

by Jess Zalph, Rebecca Brill, Features Editors. 1 Comment

Small changes cropped up all over campus this summer. Can you spot the difference?

Feminist Underground Digs Deep

by Rebecca Brill, Features Editor. 1 Comment

This new feminist group hopes to spark administrative changes on campus.

Orientation: A Survival Guide

by Rebecca Brill, Features Editor. Comments Off on Orientation: A Survival Guide

The Argus counsels new students through those frenzied, flustered first days.

Orientation Leaders Welcome Newcomers

by Rebecca Brill, Features Editor. Comments Off on Orientation Leaders Welcome Newcomers

This year’s Orientation Leaders fondly (and not so fondly) recall their own freshman orientation experiences.

Brew Bakers Caters to Vibrant Local Community

by Rebecca Brill, Assistant Features Editor. Comments Off on Brew Bakers Caters to Vibrant Local Community

WesCeleb: Ethan Tischler

by Rebecca Brill, Assistant Features Editor. Comments Off on WesCeleb: Ethan Tischler

Nothing Practical: Wild Bill’s Keeps Nostalgia Alive

by Rebecca Brill, Assistant Features Editor. Comments Off on Nothing Practical: Wild Bill’s Keeps Nostalgia Alive

The Best of WesFest: A Curated Guide

by Rebecca Brill, Gabe Rosenberg, Features Editor and Assistant Features Editor. Comments Off on The Best of WesFest: A Curated Guide

Just for Kicks: Capoeira Takes Off in Middletown and Beyond

by Rebecca Brill, Assistant Features Editor. 109 Comments

Skaters Gonna Skate: Middletown Rink Rolls With The Punches

by Rebecca Brill, Assistant Features Editor. 1 Comment

WesCeleb: Matt Amylon ’14

by Rebecca Brill, Assistant Features Editor. 1 Comment

Buttonwood Tree Spruces Up Local Arts Scene

by Rebecca Brill, Assistant Features Editor. Comments Off on Buttonwood Tree Spruces Up Local Arts Scene

How to Date Yourself in Five Easy Steps: A Guide to Self-Seduction

by Rebecca Brill, Assistant Features Editor. 1 Comment

Many Moons Ago: Scoping out the Astronomy Department’s History

by Rebecca Brill, Assistant Features Editor. Comments Off on Many Moons Ago: Scoping out the Astronomy Department’s History

Woodshop Offers Cutting-Edge Resources

by Rebecca Brill, Assistant Features Editor. Comments Off on Woodshop Offers Cutting-Edge Resources

The Argus Uncovers History Of Progressive Frat’s Rebellion

by Rebecca Brill, Assistant Features Editor. 2 Comments

Cheerleaders Seek to Flip Stereotypes, Gain Recognition

by Rebecca Brill, Assistant Features Editor. 8 Comments

When Maggie Feldman-Piltch ’14 founded the group in 2010, she envisioned it as an alternative form of the traditional cheerleading squad. The group cheers about current events and social justice issues like feminism, voter registration, and climate change.

Not Your Average Joe: Coffee Truck Hits High Street

by Rebecca Brill, Assistant Features Editor. 3 Comments

If you’ve cringed at the mere thought of the line at Pi Café on Monday morning or sacrificed your perfect attendance record in the name of your pre-class latte, the Mon Cheri coffee truck could be your new best friend. Cheryl Hawkins, the owner, brought her business to the Wesleyan campus about two weeks ago with students’ busy schedules in mind. The truck, parked on High Street on weekdays between 8:15 a.m. and 3 p.m., offers a wide variety of coffee beverages and snacks for students and faculty members on the go.

Scream Team: Summerfields Number Callers Bring Decibels To Dinner

by Rebecca Brill, Assistant Features Editor. Comments Off on Scream Team: Summerfields Number Callers Bring Decibels To Dinner

Students Navigate Internship Controversies

by Rebecca Brill, Assistant Features Editor. Comments Off on Students Navigate Internship Controversies

Rocky Horror Team Fires Up for End-of-Semester Show

by Rebecca Brill, Staff Writer. Comments Off on Rocky Horror Team Fires Up for End-of-Semester Show

Chaplain with a Plan: University Imam Works to Create Sense of Family

by Rebecca Brill, Staff Writer. 1 Comment

WesCeleb: McKenzii Webster ’13 Talks Music, Entertainment Law

by Rebecca Brill, Staff Writer. Comments Off on WesCeleb: McKenzii Webster ’13 Talks Music, Entertainment Law

From Print to Performance: The History of the Mythical Rich Library

by Rebecca Brill, Staff Writer. Comments Off on From Print to Performance: The History of the Mythical Rich Library

The Five People You Meet at Wesleyan: A Field Guide to Wesleyan’s Student Body

by Rebecca Brill, Staff Writer. Comments Off on The Five People You Meet at Wesleyan: A Field Guide to Wesleyan’s Student Body

Barry Chernoff Discusses COE, Darwin, and Climate

by Rebecca Brill, Staff Writer. Comments Off on Barry Chernoff Discusses COE, Darwin, and Climate

Thesis Why: Seniors Discuss Capstone Incentive

by Rebecca Brill, Staff Writer. Comments Off on Thesis Why: Seniors Discuss Capstone Incentive

WesCeleb: Brian Lee

by Rebecca Brill, Staff Writer. Comments Off on WesCeleb: Brian Lee

Book Bower Keeps Middletown’s Literary Spirit Alive

by Rebecca Brill, Staff Writer. Comments Off on Book Bower Keeps Middletown’s Literary Spirit Alive

Websites like Amazon make buying used books as simple as the click of a button. But for Linda Bower, owner of the Book Bower downstairs in the Main Street Market, the tangible experience of browsing the shelves is irreplaceable.

Professor’s Bookshelf: Anne Greene

by Rebecca Brill, Staff Writer. Comments Off on Professor’s Bookshelf: Anne Greene

Hot Off the Press: Small Publishing Outfit Impresses

by Rebecca Brill, Staff Writer. Comments Off on Hot Off the Press: Small Publishing Outfit Impresses

Triple Threat: Students Pursue Three Majors

by Rebecca Brill, Staff Writer. 1 Comment

Things to Know About “All We Know”: A Queer History

by Rebecca Brill, Contributing Writer. Comments Off on Things to Know About “All We Know”: A Queer History

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