On Thursday, Oct. 16, poet B. K. Fischer, writer Michelle Hoover, and playwright Masha Obolensky read from their respective works in Mary Lyon. Those who attended the event heard selections of poetry as well as excerpts from a fiction novel and plays. The evening opened with B. K. Fischer, who shared several poems from her […]
Month: November 2014
The internet loves cats – that much is clear to anyone with an internet connection. They are featured in memes, cartoons, and especially YouTube videos (keyboard cat, anyone?). But just how much do people love cats? Apparently, enough for there to be a film festival all about cats. The First (And Probably Last) Annual Boston […]
With the combination of the hectic life of a college student and the seeming inescapability of the Wheaton bubble, it can be difficult for students to find the time and resources to vote. As part of a continuing trend from years past, Wheaton’s own Roosevelt Institute has been hoping to change the trend of student […]
This past Saturday, the Lyon’s Den came alive with the help of the Boston based feminist punk band Tomboy. Matched with a tab for students to enjoy and an appearance from Wheaton’s own student band, Mike’s Bakery, the night was a huge success. Over the summer, Jordan Wolfe ’15, the President of Music Co-op, received […]
Four years after the Arab Spring, Tunisia is an exceptional example of democracy compared to its neighboring Arab states. As one of the most educated and cosmopolitan populations in the Middle East, Tunisia succeeded at managing its law and order after the revolution and is having its second free elections this month. However, Tunisia’s exceptionally […]
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Food hub director talks sustainable farming
While hundreds of students crammed into Emerson Dining Hall last Thursday, only a few made their way to the Faculty Dining Room to hear about the importance of sustainable farming. Laura Edwards-Orr, associate director of Red Tomato, addressed just under two dozen students about the company’s radical business model, which does not include any warehouses […]
The next year will bring major changes to dining at Wheaton College as a serious overhaul of the dining systems and facilities are set to take place. The changes set to take place will hopefully improve the atmosphere and aesthetics of each facility, as well as appeal to a more diverse group of students, with […]
Upon returning to Wheaton this fall, one of the things I was looking forward to most was waking up early to grab The New York Times and reading it from a window table in Emerson. The first few weeks the paper wasn’t there, and I figured that its arrival had been delayed, and it would […]
There are many myths surrounding domestic violence. There are misconceptions that people who either perpetrate or experience abuse are from poor families, are mentally unstable, are not religious, or are uneducated, among others. These myths are just that: myths. Anyone can experience domestic violence regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, or age. It […]
In the Sept. 24 issue of the Wire, we profiled the Women’s volleyball team under the title, “Wheaton Women’s volleyball remains ambitious in the 2014 season.” At the time the team was on a winless streak but were still confident that this year was going to be a major success for them. Looking back at […]