Author / Jonah Klein-Barton

Jonah Klein-Barton is a sophomore in the College of Arts & Sciences. He can be reached at jonah.klein.barton@gmail.com.
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  • Qualifications for University-Sanctioned Protest

    On Feb. 24, following the Parkland school shooting and resultant protests, Washington University sent out the following tweet: “#WashU22 Applicants: We encourage civic engagement. Your acceptance will not be rescinded if you are disciplined for engaging in peaceful protest. March on.” When I read this the first time, it seemed reassuring. I think that it…

  • Why Do We Have Today Off?

    If you’re reading this on the day that it has been posted online, it’s a Monday and you don’t have classes, and that’s awesome. Now let’s talk about why this long weekend exists. You probably know that it’s Labor Day, you know that you get a day off, and you know that today is supposed…