Student Life, Washington University in St. Louis, Saint Louis, MO
22 hours ago by Sam Guzik
More than 30 students representing Washington University's graduate and undergraduate schools met today to begin planning a protest of the University's decision to award Phyllis Schlafly an honorary degree. Many of those in attendance were members of the Class of 2008, but several professors, community members and underclassmen took part in the discussion as well.
The Alestle, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL
20 hours ago by Erika Helmerichs
United Students Against Sweatshops requests for SIUE's formal affiliation with two workers' rights organizations has been denied after months of petition and student investigation.
Senior Andy Lucker is the organizer for SIUE's division of USAS, a student group that aims to keep all merchandise sold at SIUE sweatshop-free.
Student Life, Washington University in St. Louis, Saint Louis, MO
1 day ago by Sam Guzik
As students and faculty flock to a group calling on the University to reverse its decision to offer prominent conservative Phyllis Schlafly an honorary degree, Schlafly is standing by controversial statements she has made in the past that have made her famous within the conservative community and infamous among liberals.
Student Life, Washington University in St. Louis, Saint Louis, MO
17 hours ago by Sam Guzik
The University's announcement that alumna and leader of the national conservative movement Phyllis Schlafly will receive an honorary degree has spurred students to protest and led several professors to announce their intention to boycott commencement exercises. Student Life spoke with Schlafly earlier this week about reasons for protest, her ideological issues with feminists and her political history.
The Alestle, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL
1 day ago by Holly Meyer
It's ladies night.
A vodka and cranberry, gin and tonic, dry or on the rocks - it doesn't matter how much it is - if you are female, you can have whatever you want because your drinks are on the house.
On the surface, free drinks for females seems like a relatively benign idea with women coming out ahead.
The Alestle, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL
15 hours ago by Sydney Elliot
SIUE is among a group of universities protesting a bill that would allow a northern Illinois community college to offer bachelor's degrees, contending that it could lead other community colleges to look to offer four-year programs on their campuses.
Harper College in Palatine, Ill.
Student Life, Washington University in St. Louis, Saint Louis, MO
1 day ago by Roman Goldstein
According to the free market, the value (to a student) of a nearly complete night of studying is $30. How did I arrive at this figure? Sophomore year, I was prescribed Ritalin, a mental stimulant, to counter the effects of some other medications I was on. The side effects were too unpleasant, and I ended up not using most of the bottle.
Student Life, Washington University in St. Louis, Saint Louis, MO
23 hours ago by Chancellor Mark Wrighton
Commencement at Washington University is a wonderful occasion. Joining together with family, friends, faculty and staff, it is a time for us to celebrate and recognize all the accomplishments of our outstanding graduates. On this important day, we reflect upon new and lasting friendships, impressive contributions from our many student organizations and the discovery of knowledge in our classrooms and laboratories.
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