Pure mathematics, more than any other discipline, is viewed as purely abstract thought, as far removed from our tangible world as possible. It emphasizes rigor, structure and order. This marriage of traits made it the perfect brainchild for one of the biggest communist regimes in history, the Soviet Union. While they may have failed in […]
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Quantifying Fear: The Manipulation of Political Statistics
Following brutal conflicts of the 17th Century, European rulers began governing based on demographic trends, enabled by the birth of modern statistics. As The Guardian aptly captures its importance, “Statistics would do for populations what cartography did for territory.” Over three centuries later, their role in our institutions remains crucial. They are used to describe […]
Educate & Elevate: Reflecting on the Legacy and Future of WashU’s ABS
To truly understand the growth of the Washington University Association of Black Students (ABS), one must delve into its rich history—a story woven with threads of hard work, determination, and self-sacrifice, deeply intertwined with the university’s own narrative. Having had the incredible opportunity to lead ABS this past year, we felt a profound responsibility to […]