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Updated: Farias Issues Statement on Campus Equity and Inclusion

by Courtney Laermer, Tess Morgan, Molly Schiff, Gabe Rosenberg, News Editors, Editor-in-Chief, and Executive Editor. 51 Comments

Following President Michael Roth’s Nov. 18 all-campus email and #IsThisWhy’s response, Dean of Equity and Inclusion Antonio Farias issued a statement addressing campus inclusion as well as plans for change.

Professor’s Bookshelf: Marguerite Nguyen

by Tess Morgan, Editor-in-Chief. 1 Comment

Assistant Professor Marguerite Nguyen discusses Asian American literature, approaching trauma with humor, and the intertwining of literature and history.

WSA Passes Resolution Overhauling Campus Publications

by Gabe Rosenberg, Tess Morgan, Editor-in-Chief and Executive Editor. 74 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.

Students Speak Out in Wake of Baltimore Protests

by Tess Morgan, News Editor. Comments Off on Students Speak Out in Wake of Baltimore Protests

Around 25 students shared testimonials and personal stories on Monday, May 4 to express solidarity with marginalized communities and victims of police brutality.

Two Students “Permanently Dismissed” From University; Three Still In Judicial Process

by Tess Morgan, Courtney Laermer, News Editors. 6 Comments

Vice President for Student Affairs Michael Whaley emailed the University Community to share the aftermath of the drug-poisoning incident of Feb. 22.

Posse Scholars Join the Class of 2019

by Tess Morgan, News Editor. Comments Off on Posse Scholars Join the Class of 2019

Four Students Arrested, Suspended Following Police Investigation

by Gabe Rosenberg, Tess Morgan, Editor-in-Chief and News Editor. 40 Comments

One student still hospitalized at Hartford Hospital, will survive “against all odds.”

First-Generation and Low-Income Students Push WSA to Pass Resolution

by Nat Warner, Tess Morgan, Contributing Writer and News Editor. 9 Comments

Ninety students attended the WSA meeting on Sunday to discuss the issue.

Solarize U Program Plans for Solar Panels

by Courtney Laermer, Tess Morgan, News Editors. Comments Off on Solarize U Program Plans for Solar Panels

This year, the University will begin participating in the Solarize U program to extend its commitment to sustainability.

Students and Faculty Discuss Unpaid Internships at First Allbritton Talk

by Tess Morgan, News Editor. 2 Comments

Civic Engagement Fellow Rosy Capron organized a series of discussions about public life, the first of which focused on unpaid internships.

Green Street Arts Center Renamed and Refocused

by Tess Morgan, News Editor. Comments Off on Green Street Arts Center Renamed and Refocused

Students Hold Hunger Banquet

by Tess Morgan, News Editor. Comments Off on Students Hold Hunger Banquet

Take Back the Night Institutes Changes

by Tess Morgan, News Editor. Comments Off on Take Back the Night Institutes Changes

WesDEFs Discuss the Presentation of Feminism in Popular Music

by Tess Morgan, News Editor. Comments Off on WesDEFs Discuss the Presentation of Feminism in Popular Music

Student Activists Engage Prefrosh, Parents About Campus Issues

by Tess Morgan, News Editor. 2 Comments

CIR Publishes Document Concerning Divestment

by Tess Morgan, News Editor. Comments Off on CIR Publishes Document Concerning Divestment

Student Budget Sustainability Task Force Releases Final Report

by Tess Morgan, News Editor. Comments Off on Student Budget Sustainability Task Force Releases Final Report

University Establishes “Raise the Cap Fund” For Financial Aid Donations

by Tess Morgan, News Editor. Comments Off on University Establishes “Raise the Cap Fund” For Financial Aid Donations

University Re-Evaluates Fees for Summer Internship Credit

by Tess Morgan, News Editor. 2 Comments

Trans* Educator Jessica Pettitt Meets With Administration, Students

by Tess Morgan, News Editor. Comments Off on Trans* Educator Jessica Pettitt Meets With Administration, Students

Two University Students Arrested on Drug Charges

by Tess Morgan, Millie Dent, Tess Morgan, Millie Dent, News Editors. Comments Off on Two University Students Arrested on Drug Charges

FGSS Program Begins Search for New Chair, First Full-Time Professor

by Tess Morgan, News Editor. Comments Off on FGSS Program Begins Search for New Chair, First Full-Time Professor

Professor Ellen Thomas Recognized by the Association for Women Geoscientists

by Tess Morgan, News Editor. Comments Off on Professor Ellen Thomas Recognized by the Association for Women Geoscientists

At its 125th annual meeting in Denver, CO, the Geological Society of America awarded Research Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences Ellen Thomas its Professional Excellence Award. The conference took place from Oct. 27-30, bringing together geoscientists from various universities and research centers. The recognition came from the Association for Women Geoscientists (AWG), a group that aims to encourage women in the geoscience field.

Stanford Professor Shanto Iyengar Lectures on Political Polarization

by Tess Morgan, News Editor. Comments Off on Stanford Professor Shanto Iyengar Lectures on Political Polarization

Antonio Farias Appointed Chief Diversity Officer

by Tess Morgan, News Editor. Comments Off on Antonio Farias Appointed Chief Diversity Officer

Students Discuss Socioeconimic Class at Inaugural Wesleyan in Privilege and Policy Forums

by Tess Morgan, News Editor. Comments Off on Students Discuss Socioeconimic Class at Inaugural Wesleyan in Privilege and Policy Forums

Students gathered in the Daniel Family Commons on Friday, Oct. 11 for the first session of a new, five-part discussion series titled “Privilege and Policy at Wesleyan.” The first forum focused on the implications of class and socioeconomic backgrounds on campus.

University’s Food Ranks #29 on The Daily Meal

by Tess Morgan, News Editor. Comments Off on University’s Food Ranks #29 on The Daily Meal

Laci Green Discusses Relationships, Vibrators, and Pizza

by Tess Morgan, News Editor. 1 Comment

Public Safety Director Candidates Visit Campus

by Miranda Katz, Tess Morgan, News Editors. Comments Off on Public Safety Director Candidates Visit Campus

Over the past 10 days, three Public Safety (PSafe) Director finalists have visited campus, participating in open forums with the University community. The three candidates—Dana Perrin, Joe Kirk, and Ken Collamore—were selected from a pool of over 160 applicants by a search committee formed at the end of last semester when former director David Meyer announced his resignation.

New Music Co-op Creates Safe Space for Women

by Tess Morgan, News Editor. Comments Off on New Music Co-op Creates Safe Space for Women

Rape Survivor Settles Lawsuit With Beta Theta Pi, Wesleyan

by Tess Morgan, News Editor. Comments Off on Rape Survivor Settles Lawsuit With Beta Theta Pi, Wesleyan

Custodians Rally For Smaller Workloads, Increased Work Force

by Tess Morgan, Miranda Katz, News Editors. 4 Comments

Public Safety Reform Continues

by Tess Morgan, News Editor. Comments Off on Public Safety Reform Continues

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