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The Student News Site of Illinois Wesleyan University

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The Argus, in the strong tradition of student journalism in this country, is an independent voice. It does not represent the views of the university or its administration, and the views expressed are not authorized by the university. Official university statements will come from the president and the administration of the university and be disseminated through those channels - President Nugent
Carrie (1974) is a horror classic
Jessie Jia, Staff Writer • October 29, 2023

With IWU SoTA’s wonderful production of “Carrie: The Musical” coming so close to Halloween, I was inspired to search for the filmed versions...

Samhain and the origin of Halloween
Alexandria Green, Staff Writer • October 29, 2023

With Halloween just around the bloody, haunted alleyway, I decided to take a deep dive into the history of how it all began. Halloween, or All...

Midwestern Halloween is better than the South
Brooke Pacchetti, Features editor • October 29, 2023

Halloween in the Midwest is way better than the South I’ve always been someone who loves Halloween; every holiday really. One could probably...

A harvest festival weekend is a great way to celebrate the season
Alexandria Green, Staff Writer • October 29, 2023

Halloween is fast approaching on its broom, but what does this mean to students? Some might party until they drop in their coffin, some may cram...

Horror movies are the best they've been in a long time
Jules Weick, Staff Writer • October 29, 2023

When many think of horror, they go straight to the goliaths of the genre such as “Halloween”, “Friday the 13th”, and “Nightmare on...

Universities charge sky-high prices past anything justified
Alexandria Green, Staff Writer • October 23, 2023

One of the main reasons students struggle in university is because they have loans that require them to work as well as go to school, or they...

Students claim supernatural phenomenon
Barbara Kuznetsova, Managing editor • October 29, 2023

Halloween is tomorrow, and Illinois Wesleyan held themed events this past weekend with students in different costumes and celebrating. In the...

Period party destigmatizes menstruation
Chloe Shapkauski, Staff Writer • October 29, 2023

The Diversity and Inclusion Committee sponsored a Period Party in the Vinyard Room at the Memorial Center on October 24.  Attendees were...

Nursing students host haunted house
MJ Soria, News editor • October 29, 2023

The Student Nursing Association (SNA) hosted their second annual Haunted Stevenson on October 22, 2023.  Hansen was transformed into a haunted...

Israel-Palestine discussion promotes peace on campus
MJ Soria, News Editor • October 23, 2023

On Tuesday October 16, former Illinois State University Adjunct Professor Ky Ajayi facilitated a discussion providing listeners an education...

Juney Bai
Men’s golf claims second place at the Golfweek Classic
October 23, 2023

Illinois Wesleyan University's men's golf team secured an impressive second-place finish at the Golfweek...

First-year Jack Hansen wins Swimmer of the Week
October 23, 2023

In a recent announcement on Tuesday, Oct. 17, Illinois Wesleyan University's men's swimming and diving...

Taylor French
Women’s volleyball wins five-set against Elmhurst
October 23, 2023

On October 17, the women's volleyball team at Illinois Wesleyan University delivered a thrilling victory...

CCIW Battle: Titans Volleyball Triumphs in Four Sets Against North Central
CCIW Battle: Titans Volleyball Triumphs in Four Sets Against North Central
October 9, 2023

In a riveting match at Gregory Arena on Tuesday night, October 3, the Illinois Wesleyan University women's...

My parents in the 2011 Egyptian revolution, sign in the back says the people want the downfall of the regime in Arabic.
Editorial: The response to Palestine has been disheartening
Farah Bassyouni, Editor-in-Chief • October 12, 2023

The opinions expressed in this editorial are personal and do not reflect the views of The Argus or Illinois...

Editorial: ChatGPT is not trustworthy for academic writing
Katie Staroszczyk, Opinions Editor • April 28, 2023

Artificial intelligence, or AI, has been becoming more and more accessible to the public in recent years....

Editorial: Students should be milking IWU’s free amenities
Katie Staroszczyk, Opinions Editor • April 14, 2023

As all Illinois Wesleyan students know, tuition here is not cheap. With such a big bill, it’s difficult...

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