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Movie Review: In “Spinal Tap II,” Rob Reiner Turns Movie Review: In “Spinal Tap II,” Rob Reiner Turns It Down To Seven in a Leisurely End to a Legendary Career “In an era of sequels no one asked for, “Spinal Tap II: The End Continues” arrived in September of last year—arrived like your aging uncle banging on your door at 3 a.m., insisting he can still party like he did in ’84,” Edie Anderson ’29 writes. “And, much like that uncle, the film is both endearing and mildly alarming. You’re glad it showed up, but you keep wondering whether what you’re watching is medically advisable.” Read Anderson’s thoughts and more from our Arts & Culture section at the link in our bio. Story by Edie Anderson, Staff Writer Photo by Bleeker Street
On Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, Will Smith took a Jeff On Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, Will Smith took a Jeff Hoffman pitch deep to put the Los Angeles Dodgers ahead and win the World Series over the Toronto Blue Jays. Since that homer determined the outcome of the 2025 season, various superstars have switched teams, Spring Training has displayed the next generation of sports superstars, the World Baseball Classic saw Venezuela topple the United States in the finals, and collective bargaining debates continue to loom over the league. As the 2026 season kicks off this week, Head Copy Editor Anna Thomas and Sports Editors Max Forstein and Ethan Lee provide us with their boldest prediction for the upcoming season of America’s national pastime. Read The Argus’ predictions and more from our Sports section at the link in our bio. Story by Anna Thomas, Max Forstein, & Ethan Lee, Head Copy Editor & Sports Editors Photo by Fox Sports
“From the latest government shutdown leaving thous “From the latest government shutdown leaving thousands of TSA workers working without pay, to a fatal plane crash at LaGuardia a few days ago, to the addition of ICE agents conducting screenings in security lines, airports have been in the news a lot recently,” Julia Podgorski ’28 writes. “While all of these issues reveal systematic and institutional failures that have led to oftentimes tragic results, I’m here to talk about something else entirely within the minutiae of airports themselves, something that has been grating on my gears ever since I began regularly traveling by air to go to a school outside of my home state: how people behave at airports.” “I hate airports,” Podgorski writes. “I hate that they’re slow, they make me pay a ton of money to check one bag, taxiing takes forever—thanks, Chicago O’Hare—and air travel never fails to make me feel ill. But what I hate most of all is the behavior of other people. Don’t get me wrong, most individuals have the common sense and spatial awareness to behave conventionally. But that’s not always the case.” Read Podgorski’s qualms with airports and more from our Opinion section at the link in our bio. Story by Julia Podgorski, Opinion Editor Photo by Aarushi Bahadur
Last summer, Eversource Energy—one of two major Co Last summer, Eversource Energy—one of two major Connecticut utility companies—proposed easements for construction of a methane gas interconnection pipeline under the Connecticut River. The potential pipeline would cut through Middletown’s stretch of the Connecticut Valley Railroad State Park, and is the residual construction phase of Eversource’s broader, multi-phase Southeast Resiliency Project that has built miles of gas pipelines across the state since 2019. The proposal has faced significant controversy. While supporters have argued that further gas infrastructure is necessary in order to ensure energy security across Connecticut, opponents like the Sierra Club have pointed out that expansion would add unnecessary pollutive risks to the environment and would increase the cost of living. Read about the controversy and more from our News section at the link in our bio. Story by Aarushi Bahadur & Spencer Landers, Assistant News Editor & News Editor Photo by Aarushi Bahadur
While Wesleyan prides itself on its progressive ca While Wesleyan prides itself on its progressive campus culture today, for the majority of its history, the University held a markedly conservative stance on coeducation. Women walked a winding path toward full integration into University life: Women were allowed to enroll at the University as early as 1872, but the University reversed its decision to accept female students in 1909. Women were ultimately allowed to attend the University once more beginning in 1970. Considering the strong presence of women on campus in clubs, academic groups, and sports, it is worthwhile to explore the intricacies of the University’s relationship with coeducation and to meet the students who have helped shape today’s campus culture. Read the history of coeducation at the University and more from our Features section at the link in our bio. Story by Lara Anlar, Archivist Photo from Digital Collections
Kyra Browne ’26 is a midfielder for the Wesleyan w Kyra Browne ’26 is a midfielder for the Wesleyan women’s lacrosse team from East Atlantic Beach, N.Y. Browne has helped lead the No. 2 Cards to their best start in program history with six straight dubs to start the year, including three against other nationally ranked teams (No. 9 Franklin & Marshall College, No. 16 Stevens Institute of Technology, and No. 7 Colby). Browne made program history in the Cards’ first matchup of the year against Bates. After leading the team with 75 draw controls in 2025, Browne set the program’s single-game record with 11 draw controls against the Bobcats leading to a massive 18–5 DC margin and anchoring the offensive side for the Cards. The Argus recently sat down with Browne to discuss her hot start, her unique recruiting experience, and the team’s healthy balance between fun and competitiveness. Read Browne’s interview with The Argus and more from our Sports section at the link in our bio. Story by Leila Feldman & Ethan Lee, Assistant Sports Editor & Sports Editor Photo by Jayson Xiong
A very unique theatrical project premiered in the A very unique theatrical project premiered in the Theater Studio from Monday, March 2 to Friday, March 6: an escape room. Avivi Li ’26 and Liang Liang ’26 presented their final theater capstone, an unconventional theatrical experience called “The Seventh Fire,” in which the audience participated in the story itself, all under the guise of solving an escape room. I had the pleasure of solving the room with a group of five others on March 4, and though “escape room” was certainly the right description for it, it was also a satisfying narrative and, yes, theatrical experience in its own right. Read about the theatrical project and more from our Arts & Culture section at the link in our bio. Story by Louis Chiasson, Arts & Culture Editor Photo by Liang Liang
President Michael Roth ’78 announced the three hon President Michael Roth ’78 announced the three honorary degree recipients for the 194th Commencement Ceremony this May in a campus-wide email sent on Monday, March 23. On Sunday, May 24, Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn) will deliver the commencement address to graduates and their guests and receive an honorary degree. Dr. David M. Carlisle ’76 and Karen Freedman ’75, P’05 will also be receiving honorary degrees at the ceremony. Read about the honorary degree recipients and more from our News section at the link in our bio. Story by Miles Craven & Anabel Goode, News Editors Photos by Wesleyan University, Lawyers for Children
Two weeks ago, American cinema lost one of its mos Two weeks ago, American cinema lost one of its most vital voices. The documentarian Frederick Wiseman died at age 96, leaving behind 47 feature films. Last year, spurred on by a tour of restorations of his entire body of work, I watched 36 of them. Wiseman’s cinema was unlike any of his contemporaries; though he gets lumped in with vérité greats like D.A. Pennebaker and the Maysles brothers, his work differs from theirs in his complete lack of concern for individuals as subjects. A human interest story like “Grey Gardens” or rock-doc like “Don’t Look Back” or “Gimme Shelter” would have no place in Wiseman’s catalog; for almost 60 years, Wiseman’s unwavering concern was for the functioning of institutions. Read Arts & Culture Editor Louis Chiasson ’28’s recommendations and more from our Arts & Culture section at the link in our bio. Story by Louis Chiasson, Arts & Culture Editor Photo by Coolidge Corner Theater
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