I

Indian American Indian is preferred.
   
information superhighway  
   
initials Use periods and no space when an individual uses initials instead of a first name: H.L. Mencken.
   
insure Insure is used in references to insurance: “Insure your belongings.” See ensure.
   
international students Preferred use; avoid foreign students.
   
Internet Capitalize. Also capitalize Net when using the abbreviated term.
   
Islam The religion of Muslims; equivalents of Islam are Christianity and Judaism. The adjective is Islamic. See Muslim.

 

J

judgment Not judgement

 

L

Latino Either Latino and Hispanic can be used, although citing the individual’s national heritage (e.g., Mexican American, Cuban) is preferred.
   
laureate Nobel laureate
Poet Laureate
   
Law, Washington University School of

On first reference, use Washington University School of Law or Washington University Law. Acceptable on later reference is law school.

For law school publications, use the graphic look created for Washington University Law.

   
libraries Washington University Libraries encompasses the John M. Olin Library, which is the center of the library system, and 13 specialized libraries.
   
lifestyle Not life style or life-style
   
logotype

Use of the Washington University logotype, approved by the Board of Trustees in May 2000, is basic to our goal of projecting a clear, consistent, and easily remembered image that reflects the character of Washington University. The University has trademarked the entire logotype so it cannot be modified without approval from the vice chancellor for public affairs.

See logo.wustl.edu for guidelines and for logos that can be downloaded.

   
longtime Not long-time