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Vibrant colors, exciting acts, and lively music will soon light up the stage at Edison Theater this Friday (Jan. 31) and Saturday (Feb. 1) when students take center stage for the Lunar New Year Festival (LNYF), a yearly celebration of East Asian and Southeast Asian cultures.
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Following the inauguration of President Donald Trump, members of the WashU community expressed uncertainty and concerns over proposed policies of the new administration that could impact large groups of students and reshape University practices.
First-year Ardan Carlisle died Dec. 19, 2024, from an undiagnosed medical condition at 18 years old. He is survived by his parents, Mike and Lada Carlisle, along with his older brother Evan. Ardan was an Arts & Sciences student majoring in Mathematics, who also explored his interests in music and the humanities. His family, professors and friends remember him not only as a prodigious musician and a brilliant mathematician, but also as an extremely humble and compassionate person.
This February, the Association of Black Students (ABS) has a lineup of events centered around education and elevating Black students at WashU. From a Super Bowl watch party to a panel with Black law professionals, sophomore and ABS President Spencer Snipe hopes to engage the whole WashU community this month.
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