Gun violence plagues America but possible solutions are in sight

By Melchior Tuerk Elm Staff Writer According to the Gun Violence Archive, the United States of…

Residential Life fails to explain increase in housing prices for the upcoming school year

By Grace Hogsten Elm Staff Writer             When many Washington College students prepared to select their…

Senate looks to end the pandemic’s national emergency almost a month early

By Mikayla Silcox Elm Staff Writer             COVID-19 has been labeled as a national emergency since…

Former President Trump’s historic indictment holds politician accountable

By Lexi Meola Web Editor and Social Media Manager According to the New York Times, on…

Washington College owes LGBTQ+ students better than Chick-fil-A

 By Sophie Foster  News Co-Editor    ​Over the past decade, many academic institutions nationwide indicated support…

Hollywood’s concerning dependability on fat suits must come to an end

By Riley Dauber  Opinion Editor  At the ninety-fifth Academy Awards, the winner for Best Makeup and…

Anti-drag legislation is a legal attack on the LGBTQ+ community

By Mikayla Silcox  Elm Staff Writer  Drag shows are more than a night of entertainment featuring…

Proposed TikTok ban gains momentum in Congress to protect users’ information

By Emma Reilly Editor-in-Chief In February, Senator Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) sent a letter to Tim Cook…

Campus technological services are devaluing the identity of transgender students

By Mikayla Silcox Elm Staff Writer Washington College prides itself on its acceptance, respect, and appreciation…

Desktop and textbook proposals incomplete, miscommunication displays WC’s lack of transparency

By Riley Dauber Opinion Editor Students gathered in William Smith Hall’s Norman James Theater on Feb.…