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In a town hall, talk of the DOJ investigation here at Wheaton

On Sept. 15, the administration at Wheaton held a meeting open to students to discuss the details of the Department of Justice’s investigation of a supposed breach in Title IX on campus regarding sexual assault policies. Title IX warrants that all colleges provide equal rights and opportunities despite gender. Many students showed up to the […]

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Speak About It brings real talk about sex to Wheaton students

“We are Speak About It and we are passionate about sex!” So began a night of discourse on sex, consent and healthy relationships hosted by the Bowdoin-based group Speak About It last Monday night. The group consisted of five students who sought to demonstrate to the audience the important role that consent plays in all […]

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Wheaton students leave their hearts on the rink at skate night

Last Saturday, September 12, Programming Council put on its semi-annual Roller Rink event in Haas Athletic Center. Students from every grade stopped by to eat and skate around with friends. The leaders of Programming Council blasted “Dancing Queen” and various other quintessential disco songs. Haas was decorated with multi-colored, rotating lights that transformed the athletic […]

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Don’t Panic: a new kind of advice column

What’s a good (cheap) first date that I can take my crush on? As you’ve probably gathered on your own (based on your parenthetical aside), good and cheap are not mutually exclusive. While I could be glib and recommend a romantic weeknight dinner at Chase on the Water, reader, I want to help you out. […]

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Sports

Wheaton Field Hockey undefeated in non-conference play

Wheaton Field Hockey has had an incredible start to their 2015 season with a 5-1 record, undefeated in their first five competitions up until their most reason contest against nationally ranked Wellesley. This has been one of the best starts in program history for the Lyons in their third season under head coach Cara Reese. […]

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Study Abroad Fair highlights student experiences

Each year, the Center of Global Education holds a Study Abroad Fair to showcase more than 70 study abroad programs that Wheaton and its partner programs have to offer. On Sept. 18, in the Balfour Hood Center, prospective study abroad students had the opportunity to speak with Wheaton-affiliated program representatives and also with peers who […]

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Arts and Culture

Speak About It speaks loudly

“Hey Cayla, I have a guinea pig.  Wanna go feed it?” This question is just one of the many examples of how to intervene as an active bystander in potentially dangerous situations.  Monday night five members of the Speak About It team took to the Weber Theater stage to give a humorous and informative performance about the realities of […]

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Wheaton’s annual service weekend connects students with local communities through volunteer projects

On the weekend of September 11 and 12, Wheaton had its annual service weekend projects under the title “Wheaton Cares.” It was a success with 8 projects and approximately 100 student and alumni participants. The Wheaton Cares program was initiated after 2009, when President Obama declared that the day of September 11 be a National […]

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RAD self-defense program kicks off at Wheaton for men

The RAD self-defense program is taught in almost all colleges and universities in the United States. In the following weeks, a number of Wheaton students will be attending RAD self-defense classes taught by dedicated Wheaton Public Safety officers who are also certified RAD instructors. The RAD program has been running since the 1980s and offers […]

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Don’t blame the laborer: the necessity of decriminalizing prostitution

Abortion and prostitution are very similar. They both involve the separation of sex from reproductive consequences, whether by abortive or preventive methods of birth control. The selling of sex predates any contemporary society. For centuries, women have been involved in sex work, and for centuries those same women have employed almost any method available to […]