The Wesleyan Argus

The Wesleyan Argus is a student-run newspaper at Wesleyan University. Established in 1868, it holds the title of the oldest college newspaper in the United States that is printed twice a week. The name "Argus" is inspired by a giant from Greek mythology known for having a hundred eyes and seeing everything. Many former writers and staff from the Argus have moved on to successful careers in prestigious media outlets, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Vanity Fair, and ABC News.

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Creative Visions From the Fourth Rotation of Senior Art Studio Theses

2 weeks ago | wesleyanargus.com | Maggie Smith

The 2025 Art Studio Senior Thesis season has been nothing short of amazing. Week after week, the senior Art Studio majors have showcased their experimental and dynamic works of art through exhibits that explore the many forms of artistic expression. These theses have left a profound impression on their attendees, with many returning each week to see more students’ evocative work.
First Week of Senior Art Studio Thesis Exhibitions Makes a Statement

1 month ago | wesleyanargus.com | Maggie Smith

From Tuesday, March 25 to Saturday, March 29, 2025, the Ezra and Cecile Zilkha Gallery kicked off this year’s Art Studio Senior Thesis season with its first week of exhibitions.
From the Argives: A Call for Archival Research

2 months ago | wesleyanargus.com | Maggie Smith

Week after week, The Argus continues to publish this lovely column named “From the Argives” in the hope that readers will find the surprising and insightful tales from the University’s past memorable and even impactful. We now invite you all to delve into your personal archival research projects and discover the accessible and plentiful archival resources the University has to offer. Do you want to impress your peers with niche Wesleyan facts?
Men’s Ice Hockey Earns First Sweep of the Season Over Tufts and Conn. College

Jan 31, 2025 | wesleyanargus.com | Erin Byerly

Following last year’s disappointing season, in which the Cardinals went 5–18–1 overall and 3–14–1 in conference, the team entered their 2024–25 campaign looking to right some wrongs. “Last year it felt like we were really close to getting over the hump and finishing games,” forward Ethan “Davey” Davidson ’26 said. “So we were really looking forward to the year.
Beyond the Academy: Wikipedia as a Model of a Better Future

Dec 5, 2024 | wesleyanargus.com | Akhil Joondeph

It’s that time of year when we all start treating Wikipedia like a guilty pleasure. It looks something like this: final paper number three. You need that historical context from an easily decipherable source, and you’ve spent so many hours on Google Scholar already; you open Wikipedia, read a few pages with gluttony, and return to your paper with the information you needed.
Crafting Serenity: Stephen Morrell and the Freeman Family Garden

Dec 5, 2024 | wesleyanargus.com | Nancy Li

For nearly three decades, the Freeman Family Japanese Garden 逍遙庵庭園 (Shôyôan Teien) has quietly flourished within the embrace of the University’s Mansfield Freeman Center for East Asian Studies. The garden was designed, built, and curated by Stephen Morrell, a landscape architect renowned for his expertise in Japanese-style gardens, with financial support from the family of Mansfield Freeman, class of 1916, and his son Houghton Freeman ’43.
No, I Will Not Be a Study Abroad Ambassador

Nov 21, 2024 | wesleyanargus.com | Akhil Joondeph

This morning was my breaking point; I got that last-straw email from the Office of Study Abroad asking me to be one of their “Study Abroad Ambassadors,” and I knew I had to write about it. I guess you could call this a follow-up to my last op-ed about Wesleyan’s most infamous Office, in which I wrote about the lack of support I received dealing with institutionalized homophobia while studying abroad in Ghana.
From the Argives: Uncovering the Headlines From Our Birthdays

Nov 18, 2024 | wesleyanargus.com | Maggie Smith |Lara Anlar

Like many people, this week’s Argives columnists, Maggie Smith ’27 and Lara Anlar ’28, are particularly fond of celebrating our birthdays yearly. Thus, we decided to check out The Argus issues published on our birthdays. To our surprise, these issues reported on some especially interesting events. From Maggie: December 2004 Spurred by my looming 20th birthday, I looked into the issue published on my date of birth, Dec. 10, 2004, which featured an article which covered a large commotion on campus.
Arts Meets Activism: “Of Government” as a Catalyst for Political Engagement

Nov 10, 2024 | wesleyanargus.com | Maggie Smith

From Nov. 7 to Nov. 9, 2024, “Of Government” was performed in the Center for the Arts (CFA) Theater. The play—written by Los Angeles playwright Agnes Borinsky and directed by Assistant Professor of Theater Katie Pearl—explores the meaning of government for a small community in Montana. Through a convoluted yet endearing narrative, “Of Government” invites its audience to engage in examining the deeper purpose of society with its ensemble of eccentric figures.
The Hocus Pocus Movies: Quintessential Halloween and Fall Favorites

Oct 23, 2024 | wesleyanargus.com | Maggie Smith

This article contains spoilers for “Hocus Pocus” (1993) and “Hocus Pocus 2” (2022). As the cooler temperatures set in and the fall foliage hits its peak, I decided to do what any lover of autumn does: watch the timeless Halloween movie, “Hocus Pocus.”Kicking off the Halloween season, the 1993 “Hocus Pocus” movie is the perfect option for anyone looking to cozy up and enjoy a lighthearted and fun story.