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The Argus has published Letters to the Editor—both The Argus has published Letters to the Editor—both controversial and not—since its earliest days. The first article addressed directly to the editors appeared in 1868 and quickly sparked a back-and-forth between two students with unusually strong opinions on the study of ancient languages. The dispute drew attention across the student body, and the editors occasionally stepped in to keep the exchange from getting out of hand. This initial letter raised concern about the growing use of “ponies,” English translations of assigned Greek and Latin texts. At the center of the debate was a charming metaphor: diligent students laboring up the mountain of language study, and those who, in critics’ eyes, took a shortcut, riding English translations to the top instead of making the climb themselves. Read about the first letter and more from our Features section at the link in our bio. Story by Hope Cognata, Features Editor Photo by Digital Collections
Following the annual voting for student representa Following the annual voting for student representatives last week, the Wesleyan Student Assembly (WSA) announced the winners of the 2026–27 presidential and vice-presidential election in an email to campus on Sunday, April 12. Andrea Herrera ’27 was elected WSA president with 51.23% of the vote and UsZee McKoy ’29 was elected WSA vice president with 54.24% of the vote, according to voting data provided by the WSA. The race was more competitive than the previous year, when current WSA President Paul Quach ’26 won over Eric He ’28 with 73.31% of the vote. Voter turnout also suffered with 365 votes overall, less than half of total votes cast in last year’s election (768). Current juniors also received ballots in their email regarding senior class-specific elections. Unlike the WSA election, each candidate ran unopposed. Ronald Ceesay ’27 was elected senior class president with 92% of the vote, Eli Liedtka ’27 was elected senior class vice president with 94%, Samantha Farrow ’27 was elected senior class treasurer with 96%, and Emiliano Leal ’27 was elected senior class secretary with 96%. The WSA reported only 50 votes cast in the senior class elections. Read about the elections and more from our News section at the link in our bio. Story by Miles Craven & Anabel Goode, News Editors Photo by Finn Feldman
Fresh off a disappointing last season, the Cards c Fresh off a disappointing last season, the Cards came back this season with a fire lit under them thanks to the addition of a new coach. The Cards have had an up-and-down season to start, but with strong performance in NESCAC play and the team all pulling in the same direction, the Cards are looking to win the ’CAC and make a deep run this season. Read about the Red and Black’s path to the NESCAC championship and more from our Sports section at the link in our bio. Story by Ethan Lee & Benjamin Mayer, Sports Editor & Staff Writer Photo by Wesleyan Athletics
Following the release of Regular Decision results Following the release of Regular Decision results on Wednesday, March 25, the University’s Office of Admission shared data about applications for the Class of 2030 with The Argus. The Office of Admission reported 14,820 applicants for the Class of 2030, marking the third-largest applicant pool in the University’s history. A total of 2,338 students were admitted across all rounds, resulting in an overall acceptance rate of approximately 15.8%. While the total number of applicants decreased slightly from last year’s record of 14,970, the acceptance rate also declined marginally from 16.1%. The University’s target is to enroll as many as 810 students in the Class of 2030. Of those admitted, 558 were accepted through the two rounds of Early Decision, an increase from 512 last year. As a result, a larger proportion of the incoming class has already committed prior to the regular decision cycle, aligning with a broader trend toward earlier enrollment commitments. Read about admissions data for the class of 2030 and more from our News section at the link in our bio. Story by Raiza Goel, Managing Editor Photo by Finn Feldman Graphs by Aarushi Bahadur
The Argus received exclusive intel from the Concer The Argus received exclusive intel from the Concert Committee that rap superstar Swae Lee will be headlining this year’s Spring Fling, which will take place on and around Foss Hill on May 7. Opening for Lee will be up-and-coming indie act Friko. Inglewood-born rapper Swae Lee is perhaps best known as half of legendary rap duo Rae Sremmurd, which he fronted alongside his brother Slim Jxmmi. Hit shuffle on Rae Sremmurd’s Spotify, and you’ll be shocked: The hits keep coming. “Black Beatles,” “No Type,” “Come Get Her,” “Swang,” and “This Could Be Us” are all decade-defining bangers that should make a whole crowd of Spring Fling–goers nostalgic. The brothers defined a genre with club-ready beats and hard one-liners, creating musical moments that topped both the charts and our hearts. This year’s Spring Fling’s opener, the Chicago-based band Friko, might not be a household name yet, but that won’t last long. Their first record, Where We’ve Been, Where We Go From Here, got rapturous love from critics, including raves from Pitchfork, Paste, NME, Stereogum, and Rolling Stone. Read about the performers for this year’s Spring Fling and more from our Arts & Culture section at the link in our bio. Story by Louis Chiasson, Arts & Culture Editor Photo by Scott Garfitt/Shutterstock
“Somewhere between that Moodle post and the second “Somewhere between that Moodle post and the second espresso shot, your cognitive momentum gives out,” Kiran Eastman ’27 writes. “You find yourself returning back to Instagram Reels instead of studying. It’s almost finals season and you’ve been telling yourself that you’re hopelessly overextended, scatter-brained, and all over the place. You know you’re smart enough to survive this; you’ve pulled it off before. But as you look around, your friends seem to be getting more done, more quickly and with less stress. And now, two hours into an Olin study session and two pages into a 200 page reading, you begin to question the nature of your own work habits. You begin to think, am I not built for this? Maybe my brain works differently than it’s supposed to.” “Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnoses among college students have skyrocketed at elite universities across the United States,” Eastman writes. “What was once a childhood affliction characterized by an inability to sit still has joined the lexicon of the sleep-deprived, high-performing procrastinators attending American universities. The category of ADHD itself has become malleable, unclear, and at times even mendacious. Students interpret academic paralysis and absent mindedness as proof of a divergent brain. Understandably, they then look for answers and solutions. Clinicians have been adjusting their criteria while institutions have been expanding their accommodations. As more students use ADHD as an explanatory tool for “divergent thinking,” the more they attribute their inattentiveness, doom-scrolling, deadline-extending, and stimulation-seeking behavior as potential symptoms of a broader categorization. But this is not to say ADHD isn’t real.” Read Eastman’s full opinion and more from our Opinion section at the link in our bio. Story by Kiran Eastman, Staff Writer Photo by Nina Kibria ‘27
Ben Burns ’26 is an economics major from Suffern, Ben Burns ’26 is an economics major from Suffern, N.Y., as well as an attack and captain of the men’s lacrosse team, leading them to an 8–2 record and a No. 4 national ranking. His moment in the spotlight came this past week, as two dominant performances against No. 16 Amherst and No. 14 Middlebury led the Red and Black to forceful wins against their conference rivals. On April 1, he carved up the Mammoths’ defense, putting five shots in the back of the net and adding one assist for a six-point performance in a 16–4 victory. On April 4, he did more of the same versus the Panthers, with four goals in a 14–6 win, and for his impressive week of offense, earned his the first NESCAC Player of the Week honor of his career. The Argus sat down with Burns to talk about receiving the honor, choosing lax over hockey, and taking down Middlebury. Read The Argus’ conversation with Burns and more from our Sports section at the link in our bio. Story by Max Forstein, Sports Editor Photo by Steve McLaughlin Photography
The earthworms emerge from the earth and begin dil The earthworms emerge from the earth and begin diligently navigating through the soil after the malicious winter. Yet, there lie more hazards unbeknownst to them: broken glass, beer cans, and plastic bags. Last Saturday, April 4, a dozen Middletown residents and University students gathered along Long Lane’s multi-use trail, located between Long Hill and Wadsworth, for the Jonah Center for Earth and Art’s first litter clean-up event of 2026. The clean-up was organized by the Jonah Center’s Litter Clean-Up Coordinator Jessica Bucholz, who primarily organizes community litter clean-ups in the Middletown and Portland areas. After noticing the accumulation of litter across Long Lane over the winter, the Jonah Center decided to continue its stewardship of the land and maintain a sustainable connection between humans and nature. Read about the cleanup, the Jonah Center, and more from our Features section at the link in our bio. Story by Grace Lee, Assistant Opinion Editor Photo by Grace Lee
The John Wesleyan Charter has made a name for itse The John Wesleyan Charter has made a name for itself in recent months. Since its founding in 2022, the satire publication has steadily earned a reputation around campus. Today, its Instagram account has climbed to nearly 900 followers. Their recent April Fools’ joke—two John writers in a trench coat attempting to swipe into Usdan as one person—did numbers on social media and garnered lively discussion on Fizz. A meme has spawned from a picture of John Co-founder Thomas Lyons ’26 wearing a bright yellow raincoat, squatting and watching the prank in disbelief. The Argus recently sat down with the campus provocateurs (Thomas Lyons ’26, Adam Wilan ’26, and Liv Rubenstein ’26) at their new outpost in the renovated University Organizing Center. The group discussed their history, Lyons’ staph infection, NESCAC military strategy, and more. Read about the John’s biting coverage and more from our Arts & Culture section at the link in our bio. Story by Conrad Lewis, Arts & Culture Editor Photo by Conrad Lewis
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