Reports recently surfaced that former Penn State football coach Jerry Sandusky is one of the top choices in Washington University’s search for a new athletic director. The announcement comes in the wake of the departure of Justin X. Carroll, who was indicted on federal child pornography charges in January. In ...
Read More »Sophomore Accepts Internship at Organ Research Institute
It’s that time of the year again. Students across Washington University are frantically trying to secure summer internships to boost their future career prospects. For one students, however, the search is over. This past Friday, sophomore Dennis Westman accepted a summer internship at Organ Research Group, a biomedical firm that ...
Read More »A Guide to GETTING BUFF Without Actually Fucking Working Out
Spring Break is right around the corner, and we at WUnderground know that many of you guys promised yourselves that over the long winter, you’d chisel out that monster body you’ve always wanted. We also know that probably hasn’t happened. But fear not! Our top cryptologists have deciphered the message ...
Read More »Is Your Roommate Rich?
Dear Callan, So my roommate and I have never been particularly close, but after the SES report about WashU came out, I’m starting to think she might be a 1%-er. But I’m not sure how to tell? Are there signs I should be looking for? -Rich Roomie Quan ...
Read More »Pre–Med Requirements
Everyone at WashU is pre-med – it’s common knowledge! However, not everyone realizes the huge commitment they’re making when they decide to follow the pre-med track. We at WUnderground would like to help inform potential pre-meds, because we’re super nice people. Here are the things you need in order to ...
Read More »Student Manages to Use Phrase ‘Shifting Cultural Landscape’ Only Once in Discussion
Last Wednesday, Nate Berkley emerged from his Intro Urban Studies class, feeling a weight lifted off of his shoulders. “I did it. You know it was tricky—I felt it coming on, that urge you know? But then I was like ‘c’mon man. you have to diversify your commentary,’ and I ...
Read More »A Rapper’s Quest to Become Socially Conscious
Established rapper Yung Turkey has certainly made his mark on the music scene. Over a career spanning decades, he has popularized a genre known as ‘Gangsta Rap,’ sometimes controversial for its vulgar, demeaning lyrics. But it seems that the rapper is ready to turn over a new leaf. He tells ...
Read More »Canada Geese Flock South, Land At Wash U
With another winter season upon us, Canada geese are flocking to campus once again. In order to escape the harsh Canadian winter, they have migrated to Missouri and can now be found around campus establishing breeding colonies and adjusting to life in this human-altered area. Last Tuesday, these new Wash ...
Read More »College Republicans Protest Campus Blood Drive, “Tired of People Just Expecting Free Handouts”
Last Tuesday evening, all six of Washu’s fabled “republicans” (whatever that means) could be found angrily waving their signs in protest of the Blood Drive taking place in Bear’s Den. Jason Murray, a spokesman for the group, explained their condemnation of the drive. “Today it might seem like just a ...
Read More »Racist Uncle at Thanksgiving Dinner Just Not Getting Same Reactions He Used to Feed Off Of
For Uncle Gilmore Cox, being racist at the Thanksgiving dinner table used to be much more fun. In the aftermath of Donald Trump’s election, comments which used to be met by his liberal family members with angry outbursts of disgust are now met only with despondence. “I ...
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