Jo Harkless

May 6, 2024 | wesleyanargus.com | Jo Harkless |Lia Franklin

This week, The Argus sat down with comedian, actress, playwright, and certified hater Eliza Bender ’24. She told us about writing and producing her musical “Camp!” this past year and reflected on her four years in the comedy scene at the University. Read along to hear more about what does, and doesn’t, make her want to rip her face off. The Argus: What are your majors?

May 2, 2024 | wesleyanargus.com | Jo Harkless

On Saturday, April 27, the Garden Festival returned to campus for its second year. Greeted by warm weather, members of the Wesleyan community gathered behind Russell House to celebrate sustainability. Last Spring, the festival was introduced as a part of the Senior Capstone of Talia Zitner’s ’23. This year, it returned as a result of the hard work of the Environmental Solidarity Network (ESN) and The Shed, with support from the Bailey College of the Environment.

Apr 4, 2024 | wesleyanargus.com | Jo Harkless |Lia Franklin

This week, The Argus had the privilege of sitting down with the one and only Cypress Hubbard-Salk ’24. If you haven’t seen her biking around campus or shooting her next hit documentary, you have probably ordered a scrumptious beverage from her at Espwesso. As the manager this year, Hubbard-Salk has helped to foster warmth and community there. Read on to hear more about her career in politics, her time as a burlesque dancer, and her experience as a pro (intramural) athlete.

Mar 1, 2024 | wesleyanargus.com | Jo Harkless |Lia Franklin

Black Raspberry, an all-Black art collective, was started by Neo Fleurimond ’24 two years ago. Since then, it has transformed into a music group with multiple other artistic branches, allowing members to explore all different forms of expression. The group has revolutionized the music scene at Wesleyan, making space for historically underrepresented genres at the school, like hip-hop and R&B, to take the main stage. They even had the opportunity to open for Tierra Whack at last year’s Spring Fling.

Feb 19, 2024 | wesleyanargus.com | Jo Harkless

When thinking about self-care, the last place my mind goes is a cold body of water. But for some at the University, the prospect of deliberately immersing their bodies in a chilling tub of ice water is the key to a healthy routine. Cold plunging has become the latest trend on campus, with some students traveling to Millers Pond to dip into the freezing water and others purchasing their own ice baths for daily use.