Voice!

Wrote for your school newspaper? Always wanted to do some investigative journalism? Just interested in covering some concerts or sports games?

Well, here at Wesleyan, the Argus has it all. The Wesleyan Argus is published twice a week during the academic school year, except for exam periods. Sections ranged from your standard News, Sports, Arts, and Features, to our own comic section and joke section. Wespeaks are Wesleyan’s unique version of a letter to the editor. These pieces can be written by anyone in the Wesleyan community and range from the serious ( for example: campus politics, world politics) to the absurd ( for example: a call to action for more dancing on campus).

Unlike some larger schools, freshmen are welcomed and encouraged to write for the Argus as soon as they come to campus. And, with some dedication and commitment, you can become an editor or columnist early on in your Wesleyan career. People who write and work for the Argus have very varied experiences with high school journalism, some people were editors of their school paper while others, like myself, had never written an article before Wesleyan. But, after writing for four semesters, I was co-editor of the Arts section my Junior Year. Once an editor, you serve on the Argus editorial board, which writes an opinion piece each paper about something related to campus politics, world politics, or issues affecting the Wesleyan community.

Also, one way to be clued into what’s happening at Wesleyan before coming to campus is to read the Argus online. New editions are posted on Tuesdays and Fridays, sometimes late in the afternoon. So stay posted, be aware, and know what is going on before you even step foot on campus! It’s a great way to get in on the conversations as soon as you get here and see all that Wesleyan students are involved in and passionate about.

Happy reading!
Emily Einhorn ‘08
Senior Interviewer