By Alaina Perdon Elm Staff Writer For many Washington College students, our earliest experiences with the…
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WC’s sudden jump in acceptance rate has no bearing on quality of education
By Megan Loock Elm Staff Writer When I was a junior in high school, I paid…
Should WC require students to receive COVID-19 vaccine before returning to campus in the fall?
By Alaina Perdon Elm Staff Writer If there is any hope in ending the COVID-19 pandemic,…
“A chance for a spike”: how WC is preparing to prevent for another possible wave of COVID-19 cases
By Anastasia Bekker Elm Staff Writer As COVID-19 cases have plateaued, epidemiologists anticipate a fourth wave…
Faculty and staff representatives on Presidential Search Committee pursue community input on candidate traits, emphasize longevity and experience
By Emma Reilly Elm Staff Writer Finding the right candidate to serve as Washington College’s 31st president…
SNAP benefits expanded for college students, creating new resources for students in need and prompting discussions of student hunger
By Erica Quinones News Editor The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 temporarily expanded eligibility requirements for…
WC students should become informed on CARES Act and other legislation that impacts them
By Lexi Meola Elm Staff Writer The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act works to…
AAUP-WC advocates against faculty cuts, for a larger voice in administrative decisions
By Victoria Gill-Gomez News Editor On Oct. 21, 2020 the Washington College chapter of the American Association…
International students’ struggles during the COVID-19 pandemic
By Ava Turner Elm Staff Writer While the COVID-19 pandemic has been hard on all students,…
What have college students lost in the last four years under Trump?
By Megan Loock Elm Staff Writer In 2019, Congress listed the reauthorization of the Higher Education…