Sara Strassberg

When the announcement to “run, hide, or fight” flashed on her screen on the morning of Tuesday, Feb. 24, lecturer Natalie Monzyk said she was “floundering.”
Her College Writing section was in the middle of independent work on a paper when Monzyk saw the alert on her computer. It had been a long time since she had received training for emergency situations, like potential armed intruders.
“I couldn’t quickly recall what to do,” Monzyk said. “If I could just sit there and think about it and look i...

Qdoba and Beast Craft BBQ began offering extended hours of operation on Feb. 2 and 7,  respectively, as part of a series of changes to on-campus dining accessibility after nearly two years of complaints and student advocacy. Three weeks into the extended hours, many students are satisfied with the change. 
Qdoba, the build-your-own Mexican chain restaurant in the Danforth University Campus, is now open on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Beast Craft BBQ, one of the four dining options on the Eas...

After 15 years, WashU and the Brookings Institution will conclude their partnership on June 30, 2026, according to Brookings’ website. The independent, nonpartisan think tank based in Washington, D.C., conducts research, analysis, and educational programming on public policy issues, including economics, foreign policy, and governance.
According to The Source, WashU and the Brookings Institution have collaborated since 2009 on academic programming, research initiatives, and educational partnershi...

A law professor at the University of Michigan filed a petition with the U.S. Supreme Court asking it to review the legal standard applied in her racial and gender discrimination case against the University of Michigan and Mark D. West, WashU’s provost and executive vice chancellor for academic affairs, on Oct. 27. West previously served as the Dean of Law at the University of Michigan from 2013 to 2023 before being appointed as WashU’s provost this June.
Laura Beny, the professor, filed the orig...

When Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor walked onstage Wednesday evening at the Athletic Center, she received a standing ovation from 3,000 undergraduate students, professors, St. Louis residents, and local elementary school classes. The justice, dressed in a bright red blouse and matching Nike Jordans, was there to talk about her new children’s book with Chancellor Martin, but the conversation soon turned to her work on the Supreme Court. 
The book, “Just Shine! How to Be a Better You,” tell...

On June 24, 2022, Missouri became the first state to return to having a near-total abortion ban, which was triggered by the Supreme Court striking down Roe v. Wade. The law bans abortion, with highly limited exceptions in cases of medical emergencies, and with no exceptions for victims of rape or incest. It is widely considered one of the most restrictive in the United States.
For the last two years, any physician practicing in Missouri who knowingly performs or induces an abortion can be found...

Decked out in red, white and blue, three children danced along the sidewalk of Central Street during Tuesday’s Independence Day parade. The children, ranging from four to eight years old, waited excitedly for the Evanston Township High School marching band, conducted by their father, to pass by. 
Meanwhile, their mother, Mackenzie Bufis, hovered behind them, watching their every move. 
“I’m not going to lie, I was nervous about coming today,” Bufis said. “It’s kinda hard to get behind celebratin...

A portrait-style documentary exploring the intimate stories woven into cherished pieces of clothing – revealing how fabric carries memory, identity, and meaning.

Directed, Produced, Filmed, Edited by Sara Strassberg

Frequently dubbed one of the safest parts of the Metropolitan Area, Nassau County has been plagued by a surge of home invasions, robberies, and car thefts, leaving residents on edge. 
After larcenies increased by 154% robberies shot up by 143%, and vehicle theft skyrocketed up 155% from 2021 to the beginning of 2023, the Nassau county police needed to get creative. 
In a rare joint press conference, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman announced “a multi-jurisdictional burglary and stolen car...