Akhil Joondeph

Akhil is a dance and anthropology major who has been a member of The Argus since his first semester at Wesleyan. On campus, Akhil dances with Fusion, works for the Wesleyan Media Project, is a member of Psi Upsilon, and can be spotted drinking black coffee at all hours of the day. He loves personal essays and hot takes, and can’t wait for another opinionated semester.

Performance and Prejudice: The Dance Class Weighting System Fails to Live Up to the University’s Mission

Media • April 20 • Akhil Joondeph

Exuberance and Empowerment: Introducing the Embodying Antiracism Initiative Partners

Features • April 13 • Akhil Joondeph

Cake by Akhil Joondeph

Cutting Cake: The Life, Death, and Afterlife of a Beloved Family Dish

Food • April 10 • Akhil Joondeph

From The Argives: Spring Flings and Flops Over the Years

Features • April 3 • Akhil Joondeph

Testing Positive, Feeling Negative: Students Speak on Shortcomings of COVID-19 Housing Policy This Semester

Features • February 27 • Akhil Joondeph

FOB (Faces Of Bigotry): South Asian Americans Are Agents of White Supremacy

Opinion • February 23 • Akhil Joondeph

WesCeleb: Savannah Russo ’23 on Multidisciplinary Studies, Dabbling in Extracurriculars, and Good Vibes

Features • February 9 • Akhil Joondeph

Troubles with Taparia: A Figure of Hatred, A Symbol of Privilege

Media • February 9 • Akhil Joondeph

What’s in a (Re)name?

Opinion • February 3 • Akhil Joondeph

Stick Season, Track by Track: Dissecting Noah Kahan’s Soon-to-Be Quintessential New England Album

Arts & Culture • November 17 • Akhil Joondeph