Raw-food dieters’ light bones may be healthy
But researchers have found that raw-food vegetarians have other biological markers indicating their bones may be healthy.
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Women’s Society celebrates 40 years
Membership has swelled to more than 600; and although times have changed, the society’s goals remain the same.
Tree planting to mark 100th anniversary
The Woman’s Club will host a brief ceremony to celebrate the planting of two Valley Forge Elms in the Elizabeth Danforth Butterfly Garden.
Sports
Baseball team pushes winning streak to 11 The baseball team went 3-0 to extend its winning streak to 11 games last week. The Bears (27-4) swept a doubleheader April 5 at Maryville University. The Bears took Game 1, 11-2, led by junior Ryan Corning’s 2-for-2 day. The Bears led, 4-3, in Game 2 until junior […]
Math student teams excel in national, state competitions
A WUSTL team took 1st place at the Missouri Collegiate Mathematics Competition; another team ranked No. 40 at the annual Putnam Competition.
How people trick themselves into overspending
Amar Cheema’s paper addresses how individuals manipulate “mental accounts” to justify consumption and spending decisions.
Park receives award for neurosurgery procedure
File PhotoT.S. Park, M.D., has earned international acclaim for his groundbreaking cerebral palsy research.He was given the Korean Overseas Compatriots Award from the Korean Broadcasting System at a ceremony in Seoul.
Outstanding mentors
Photo by Mary ButkusThe Graduate Student Senate presented its Sixth Annual Faculty Mentor Awards to seven deserving individuals.
Work that’s (sort of) for the birds
Photo by Kevin LowderEngineering student council members constructed birdhouses that will be sold at Thurtene Carnival; proceeds go to WashU Build.
Update on Student Worker Alliance sit-in at Washington University
Vice Chancellor for Students Jim McLeod and Dr. Alan Glass, director of Student Health and Counseling, met with the sit-in students late yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon in another attempt to discourage them from participating in a hunger strike. Dr. Glass advised the students on the serious health implications of their actions and provided increased warnings to any students who might have a chronic health condition or be taking certain medications. Dr. Glass plans to visit the students each day to assess their condition.
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