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Student Life is the independent student newspaper of Washington University in St. Louis, published at studlife.com. It is run by students rather than by the university administration, and its site organizes coverage into sections including News, Sports, Forum, and Scene. If you are looking for student-reported campus journalism from WashU — rather than official university communications — this is the publication to check.
Who runs it
The paper describes itself as "the independent newspaper of Washington University in St. Louis." That independence is the key detail: editorial decisions come from the student staff, not from the university's communications office. So when you read a Student Life article, you are reading student journalism, which may take positions or cover topics differently than official WashU channels would.
What you'll find on the site
The navigation reflects a standard newspaper structure. Based on the site's own section headings, the main areas are:
| Section | What it typically covers |
|---|---|
| News | Campus news and events |
| Sports | WashU athletics and teams |
| Forum | Opinion, columns, and reader discussion |
| Scene | Arts, culture, and campus life |
The homepage also includes a "Stay in Touch!" prompt, which is where you'll find ways to follow or subscribe to updates.
When to use it
- For campus news and student perspective: Student Life is a primary source for what's happening at WashU as seen by students.
- For opinion and debate: The Forum section is where student writers and readers weigh in on issues.
- For arts and culture coverage: Scene covers the cultural side of campus life.
- Not for official policy: Because it is independent, it is not the place to confirm university rules, deadlines, or administrative decisions — check official WashU sources for those.
A note on access
The site mentions subscribing as a way to stay in touch, so some content or updates may involve a subscription option. The available information does not specify what a subscription includes or whether any content is restricted, so check the site directly if access matters to you.