The Wesleyan Argus | Zelnick ’79 credits Wes for his success
WEBJanuary 30, 2004, by Todd Stone, Features Editor. Recently the New York Times interviewed Strauss Zelnick ’79, who once ran 20th Century Fox at the ripe age of 32. He has now invested in businesses such as the home and gift catalog company, Lillian Vernon. These changes, however, have not nearly interested students as much as the new glass ...
The Wesleyan Argus | Excuses To Drink Beer: An Interview with …
WEBFeb 9, 2012 · This Mitch Mitchell served as lead guitarist for Dayton, Ohio-based lo-fi boozehounds Guided By Voices during the band’s “classic” mid-’90s lineup, squalling beer-stained power chords all over “I Am A Scientist,” “Tractor Rape Chain,” and approximately 3,742 other Bob Pollard mess-terpieces. Mitchell exited in 1997 to focus on ...
9/11 at Wesleyan: From No Memory to Military Service
WEBSep 15, 2016 · At 8:46 a.m., a plane crashed into the North Tower of the World Trade Center in downtown Manhattan, which only seemed like a terrible accident at the time for anyone watching the morning news. At 9:03 a.m., a second plane crashed into floors 75-85 of the South Tower on live television, and suddenly the United States was at war.
The Wesleyan Argus | Artgus Artist Spotlight: Emily Bloomfield ’22 ...
WEBOct 11, 2021 · A: What are your favorite lyrics? EB: I think maybe my favorite lyric on the album, or one of them, the song that I feel the most connected to the lyrics is the last song on the album, “Ladybugs in the Spring.” I love the phrase “take fair precautions.” I love the idea that this song is a warning. I didn’t think about that when I was writing it at all.
Recipe: Jalapeño Honey Hummus - The Wesleyan Argus
WEBOct 1, 2015 · Directions. 1. Broil jalapeños until blackened and blistered on the outside, 5-10 minutes. 2. Seal jalapeños in plastic bag until room temperature. Remove skin. 3. In a food processor, add jalapeños, chickpeas, tahini, and honey, and blend until pureed and mixed well. Scrape down the sides if needed.
The Wesleyan Argus | A Not-So-Secret Past Life: Lana Del Rey As …
WEBSep 20, 2021 · The song, “Say Yes to Heaven” is another sad, pop-infused tune that features the typically Del Rey line, “Say yes to heaven, say yes to me.”. One of the last pictures Lana Del Rey posted on Instagram was a repost of a tattoo that fellow musician Anderson .Paak got on his arm, which states “When I’m gone, please don’t release any ...
The Wesleyan Argus | Judge Rules Against Professor McAlear, …
WEBMar 3, 2020 · A judge ruled against all of Associate Professor of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry Michael McAlear’s charges against the University on Tuesday, Feb. 18, effectively closing the case. McAlear told The Argus that he does not plan to appeal the ruling. McAlear filed the lawsuit against the University in …
Looking for Answers: A Deep Dive Into Wesleyan Secret Societies
WEBOct 28, 2019 · According to a 2012 Argus article on the topic of Wesleyan traditions, the Mystical Seven started as a literary society, where “members would meet on Fridays to share their writings.”. Although the purpose of the society is now mostly a secret for the people not involved, it is known that Skull and Serpent throws parties, albeit rather ...
The Wesleyan Argus | What a Decade of Data Tells Us About …
WEBNov 22, 2019 · The acceptance rate trend for transfer students is a bit more complicated: it jumped to a height of 11 percentage points over the general acceptance rate in 2014, but since that peak it has been on a steady decline (Fig. 2). As each class has gotten more selective, the percentage of students receiving financial aid has decreased.
Mike White ’92 on His Time at Wes, “The White Lotus,” and …
WEBDecember 2, 2021, by Sophie Penn, Staff Writer. Screenwriter, director, actor, Survivor/Amazing Race contestant, and Wesleyan grad Mike White ’92 spent the first year and a half of the pandemic creating “The White Lotus.”. The star-studded HBO mini-series follows a variety of characters through a week at the White Lotus resort in Hawaii ...