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Georges Seurat’s 1884 masterpiece “A Sunday Aftern

Georges Seurat’s 1884 masterpiece “A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of the Grand Jatte” began with a dot. A single point of color became part of a tree, a figure, and then an entire landscape. Spike Tape’s production of “Sunday in the Park with George” transformed the Patricelli ’92 Theater into a microcosm of an artist’s mind on Friday, May 1, and Saturday, May 2. The audience got to watch a work of art assemble itself in real time.

Read about the show and more from our Arts & Culture section at the link in our bio.

Story by Molly Wynne, Contributing Writer
Photo by Dianne Cernal

University President Michael Roth ’78 does not fit

University President Michael Roth ’78 does not fit perfectly into one ideological bucket.

He has sparred with Dartmouth College President Sian Beilock and Harvard Law School Professor Noah Feldman on the topic of institutional neutrality, which Roth has referred to as “cowardice.” He has defended college students from the now ubiquitous attacks stating that we are “fragile” or “coddled,” leading conservative media outlet The Washington Free Beacon to label him “South Park’s PC Principal.” Nine years ago, he appeared on “Tucker Carlson Tonight” and sparred with the then–Fox News host on immigration policy.

Among a sea of college presidents who have stayed silent, Roth’s presence stands out like a walrus among a pack of seals. Unable to hide and unwilling to concede.

Read about Opinion Editor Blake Fox’s ’26 full conversation with Roth and more from our Opinion section at the link in our bio.

Story by Blake Fox, Opinion Editor
Photo by Finn Feldman

The Argus started its 2025–26 sports coverage with

The Argus started its 2025–26 sports coverage with Vicious Circles Ultimate Frisbee winning the Division III (D-III) National Championship (https://wesleyanargus.com/2025/09/16/vicious-circles-ultimate-frisbee-soars-to-first-ever-national-championship-title/) last May. Now, they are headed back to Nationals for the fourth year in a row, this time as defending champs.

After graduating 11 seniors last May and bringing seven first-years onto the travel roster, this team certainly looked different from the one that won it all last year. However, expectations remained the same heading into the season.

“As I’ve said before to you and to anyone who will listen, we have been pretty intent on going for gold again,” captain Maggie Brown ’26 said.

“The pressure of being reigning champions has a pretty big psychological impact on individuals and the team as a whole, just in terms of the standard we’re holding ourselves and our teammates to on a daily basis. We obviously are striving for that, and have been all season, but we’ve also been trying to really lock in on what we’re doing day-to-day at practice to work towards that goal, and how we’re holding ourselves and each other accountable in small ways until then, and that has made it feel more real.”

Read about Vish and more from our Sports section at the link in our bio.

Story by Max Forstein, Sports Editor
Photo by Daniel Gessel

The Argus’ WesCeleb column highlights the achievem

The Argus’ WesCeleb column highlights the achievements of the University’s notable seniors and their contributions to our campus community. For our last issue, the Features team has decided to shine the spotlight on the talented seniors of The Argus’ Spring 2026 masthead.

After four years of late nights in the newsroom, these seniors have left a lasting mark on The Argus’ pages and on the people who wrote alongside them.

For those who did not get that chance, we encourage you to take a moment to read these seniors’ takeaways from their time as student journalists at The Argus: Thomas Lyons, Sida Chu, Carolyn Neugarten, Spencer Landers, Lula Konner, Blake Fox, Ethan Lee, Lyah Muktavaram, Sam Weitzman-Kurker, and Conrad Lewis.

Read about The Argus’ class of 2026 masthead and more from our Features section at the link in our bio.
Story by Maggie Smith, Leah Ziskin, & Raiza Goel; Features Editor, Assistant Features Editor, & Managing Editor
Photos by Argus Seniors

“It’s no coincidence that the decline in collectin

“It’s no coincidence that the decline in collecting as a hobby corresponds with the decline in the consumption of physical media,” Julia Podgorski ’28 writes. “Gone are the days where you needed to own a stack of DVDs or VCRs to watch a movie; now you can just turn on Netflix or HBO Max. Even movie theaters are disappearing—RIP Metro Movies—as they can no longer compete with streaming services. Vinyls and CDs are no longer necessary to listen to music when Spotify and Apple Music are a tap away. Why purchase a stamp to send a letter when you can just send a text message or an email? In lieu of owning a few physical books or visiting your local library, you can instead purchase a Kindle, which can store hundreds.”

Read Podgorski’s full piece and more from our Opinion section at the link in our bio.

Story by Julia Podgorski, Opinion Editor
Photo by Getty Images

You could feel the excitement building to a fever

You could feel the excitement building to a fever pitch before Spike Tape’s production of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” which played in WestCo Café from April 24–26, 2026. As I waited for the show to begin, the band played jaunty tunes. Much of the crowd scurried over to the table on stage left to sign up to be a part of the show.

“Spelling Bee” is a very different kind of show, and it’s one I have a special fondness for, having performed in it during my past life as an actor. In a sense, the show itself actually functions as a spelling bee—at least for some. Audience participants are invited onto the stage to test how they measure up against the exceptional roster of kid spellers. Throughout the first act of the show, the cast is on their toes while Rona Lisa Peretti (Kira Tilton ’28) and Vice Principal Douglas Panch (Eli Pearl ’28) improvise to determine what words they will get.

When I asked director Sasha Nelson ’28 how they prepared for this audience participation during the rehearsal process, she emphasized that she put them through the wringer.

Read about the show and more from our Arts & Culture section at the link in our bio.
Story by Louis Chiasson, Arts & Culture Editor
Photo by Max Forstein

Students flocked to Foss on Thursday, May 7, to ce

Students flocked to Foss on Thursday, May 7, to celebrate the end of the semester and distress before finals with Spring Fling. Rapper Swae Lee headlined the event, with Chicago-based indie rock band Friko opening. Outside the mosh pit, a variety of carnival attractions, food trucks, and sun soaking proved popular.

Photos by Aarushi Bahadur

The University Investments Office oversees large p

The University Investments Office oversees large portions of the University’s endowment and financial due diligence, and has not been the subject of widespread student attention since calls for divestment during the encampment in solidarity with Palestine in 2024 and the subsequent dissolution of the Committee for Investor Responsibility (CIR).

While changes to its leadership are rare, a new Chief Investment Officer (CIO) was recently announced. In an email to the University community on Thursday, April 16, President Michael Roth ’78 wrote that Anne Martin, who has served as the CIO for 16 years, will retire on June 30. Jonathan Farrar, who has worked in the office since 2014—and was previously the Deputy Chief Investment Office—will assume her position.

In his message, Roth praised Martin’s stewardship of the endowment during her tenure.
“She has been a marvelous colleague and a true believer in the power of a Wesleyan education,” Roth wrote.

Read about Farrar, the office’s transition, and more from our News section at the link in our bio.

Story by Anabel Goode & Miles Craven, News Editors
Photo by Wesleyan Investment Office

Every two weeks, over a dozen female-identifying s

Every two weeks, over a dozen female-identifying students gather on campus to update each other on their daily lives, celebrate one another’s personal achievements, and plan community events.

There’s likely a PowerPoint at the gathering, and an assortment of snacks.

These events are chapter meetings hosted by Rho Epsilon Pi (Rho Ep), the University’s sole sorority, which recently celebrated its reentry into campus Greek life. The move marks a significant homecoming for the group. Originally established in 2011 as a local chapter, Rho Ep spent the last three years as an independent organization following its disaffiliation from Greek life in 2022.

Today, the sisterhood is returning to its roots and resuming its place under the University’s official Greek umbrella. In a statement posted to Instagram on April 22, Rho Ep’s official account (@rhoepsilonpi) announced the newest structural change to their followers.
“We are excited to announce Rho Epsilon Pi’s official re-affiliation with Greek Life at Wesleyan as a Sorority!!” the Instagram post reads.

Read about Rho Epsilon Pi’s reaffiliation and more from our Features section at the link in our bio.

Story by Janhavi Munde & Maggie Smith, Editor-in-Chief & Features Editor
Photo by Mira Felder

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