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On Oct. 6, 2026, Warner Bros. was officially acqui On Oct. 6, 2026, Warner Bros. was officially acquired by Paramount Skydance in a $110 billion merger that promised to deliver “30 high-quality theatrical films per year” and “build the next-generation global media and entertainment company powered by creativity and technology.” It is part of a sequence of mergers involving Disney acquiring 20th Century Fox and Sony acquiring Columbia. It gained quite a bit of attention due to a large number of members from Writers Guild of America (WGA), Directors Guild of America (DGA), and high-profile actors openly opposing the deal. Many of them later joined Block the Merger, an industry campaign led by the Future Film Coalition to oppose the Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Skydance (WBD-PSKY) merger. Despite the intense opposition, the acquisition went through as planned. Read about the merger and more from our Opinion section at the link in our bio. Story by Isha Bhandari, Staff Writer Photos via Wikimedia Commons
The English Department hosted the second event of The English Department hosted the second event of its Russell House Reading Series this school year with visual artist and poet Jen Bervin, though these two titles only touch on a portion of her work. On Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 6 p.m., students, faculty, and art lovers alike gathered in the main room of the breathtaking, historic building to listen to Bervin’s recitations from two of her works, the book “Silk Poems” and her manuscript “Love Ruth,” which has yet to be published. Read about Jen Bervin’s poetry and more from our Arts & Culture section at the link in our bio. Story by Avital Kessner, Contributing Writer Photo from Jen Bervin
If you have ever eaten at Usdan University Center, If you have ever eaten at Usdan University Center, chances are you have walked by a friendly older man with a white fluffy beard and a warm smile. Whether you have formally met him or not, Usdan Dining Room Attendant Dave Csere is an underrated campus celebrity. An hour and a half before his shift begins at 3:00 p.m. each afternoon, Csere can be found peacefully sitting near the Usdan Information Desk. Instead of staring at his phone, Csere sits comfortably with his thoughts, a rare sight in 2026. As he sits, he greets every person who walks by with a friendly “Hey, how are ya?” Anyone on the receiving end will feel his contagious, positive energy. Read about Csere’s positive influence on the Wesleyan community and more from our Features section at the link in our bio. Story by Jade Acker, Assistant Features Editor Photo by Finn Feldman
With the Nov. 3rd midterm elections just over two With the Nov. 3rd midterm elections just over two weeks away, Indivisible Middlesex held its fourth “No Kings” protest in downtown Middletown, Conn., on Saturday, Oct. 17. The protest drew around 300 people, according to organizer estimates. The demonstration was held as part of a national “No Kings” day of action sponsored by a host of progressive organizations. Reflecting on the protest, organizer Ed McKeon, a founding member of Indivisible Middlesex, thought the demonstration was “very successful.” It was one of 36 events across the state on the same day, according to McKeon. Local politicians, including Sen. Chris Murphy, congressional candidate Luke Bronin, State Sen. Matt Lesser, and State Rep. Brandon Chafee, spoke to the crowd, along with Wesleyan American Civil Liberties Union President Lane Daniels ’28 and the Rev. Edward Ford Jr. of Shiloh Christian Church in Middletown. Read about the protest and more from our News section at the link in our bio. Story by Miles Craven & Saul Ferholt-Kahn, News Editor & Contributing Writer Photo by Abby Lee
Dear President Roth, I write regarding your recent Dear President Roth, I write regarding your recent guest essay in the New York Times titled “The Obvious Step That Could Mean Fewer Fraternity Sexual Assaults.” In this essay you make an argument for fraternities going co-ed. I do not write to engage with the larger content of your essay, but merely to ask a focused question about your choice of phrase in one sentence. By Jessica Wolpaw Reyes, Willard Long Thorp Professor of Economics, Amherst College Read the entire Letter at the link in our bio.
On Wednesday, Sept. 30, Director of Public Safety On Wednesday, Sept. 30, Director of Public Safety (PSafe) Scott Rohde shared the 2025 Annual Safety Report via an all-school email. The report features statistics from the last three years on reported crimes on campus. The 2025 report also includes statistics on hazing incidents, a new requirement by the Clery Act. According to the report, the 2025 calendar year saw a decrease in liquor offenses, an increase in drug offenses, and no reported rape or dating violence incidents. The report also included disclosure of the voyeurism incident in Nicolson from October 2025, although it was not required by the Clery Act. Read about the trends in Wesleyan’s safety report and more from our News section at the link in our bio. Story by Akari Ikeda, News Editor Photo by Marley Benda
Like many, I was initially disappointed by The Lif Like many, I was initially disappointed by The Life of a Showgirl, Taylor Swift’s 12th album. While the original 12 songs have grown on me since last October, The Life of a Showgirl remains one of my least favorite Swift albums. Nevertheless, I was pleasantly surprised by Swift’s deluxe edition, The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore. Released on Sept. 25, 2026, the deluxe edition contains four new tracks that made up for the letdown I felt after the original 12 songs. Read about Swift’s encore and more from our Arts & Culture section at the link in our bio. Story by Talia Curran, Staff Writer Photo by Wikipedia
Last year alone, Scout McKibben-Baier ’27 found he Last year alone, Scout McKibben-Baier ’27 found herself living on three different continents. Over years of extensive travels, she became fascinated by the contrasting legal landscapes she encountered, which drew her to pursue the public policy and civil engagement work now central to her Wesleyan experience. When the Obama Foundation granted McKibben-Baier its prestigious Voyager Fellowship, she followed her passion for travel to Lisbon, Switzerland, and Greece, advocating for gender equity in education along the way. In light of her work, The Argus sat down with McKibben-Baier to talk about widening one’s comfort zone, navigating cultural immersion, and how gender equity impacted her experience abroad. Read about McKibben-Baier’s experiences abroad and more from our Features secretion at the link in our bio. Story by Leah Ziskin, Features Editor Photo from Scout McKibben-Baier
On Thursday, Oct. 8, from 4:15 to 10:15 p.m., a gr On Thursday, Oct. 8, from 4:15 to 10:15 p.m., a group of ambitious and theater-loving students gathered in the Jones room to audition for the 24-hour musical. Which musical was it? None of them knew. All they knew was, whatever role they landed, they would have 24 hours to master every line and perform at the Patricelli ’92 theater the following day. A daring feat, but Wesleyan students are no strangers to a good challenge (and a good all-nighter). Read about the stunning performance and more from our Arts & Culture section at the link in our bio. Story by Brendan Kelso, Arts & Culture Editor Photo by Marley Benda
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