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Men’s Basketball season comes to a close

Wheaton Men’s Basketball ended its season at the NEWMAC quarterfinals last Wednesday in an overtime loss to Springfield. The season had gone well and the NEWMAC birth had proven to be an improvement from last season. The Lyons ended the regular season with a 10-15 record, which gave them the fifth seed in the NEWMAC […]

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Center for Global Education: Eye on the World photo contest

The Center for Global Education is hosting and accepting submissions for their Annual Eye on the World Photo Contest and Exhibit. This contest provides both students and faculty an opportunity to have their photography displayed in an exhibit taking place on April 3, 4 and 5 in the Balfour-Hood Atrium. The guidelines for photo submissions […]

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Gilmore Girls: Why I can’t help loving it

“Gilmore Girls” has a place in my heart. Regardless of the judgment I receive from those who do not understand where my love is coming from, I persist in my feelings. For those who do not know, “Gilmore Girls” is a television show that aired on The WB before moving to The CW from 2000 […]

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Sober students at Wheaton: They exist!

Planning on having a few glasses of wine while eating dinner or binge watching a show on Netflix? Not on this college campus! Taking shots, playing beer pong in a dimly lit, noisy room and endless binge drinking are just a few of the examples that movies and television shows portray weekends on the average […]

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Coffee with Aisha Dumbuya ’17

Fueled by coffee and a fully loaded Google Calendar, Aisha Dumbuya leaves her dorm at 8 AM to student teach at an elementary school.  She is responsible for setting up the kindergarten classroom —  she flicks on the lights of her classroom, turns on the computers and changes the day of the week. “It may […]

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Wheaton Words: Monologues created by students, for students

Inspired by The Vagina Monologues, but frustrated by the lack of creative control, the founders of Wheaton Words gave students an alternative forum to express their thoughts. Since then, Wheaton Words has become a staple for student-run performances on campus. “There’s no involvement from faculty and staff,” said Wheaton Words 2017 co-host Caleigh Grogan ’18. […]

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Chapel basement gets new look after extensive renovations

The chapel basement reopened its doors after it underwent significant renovations. Featuring an expansive idea board, the Office of Service, Spirituality and Social Responsibility (SSSR) welcomes all students to use this whiteboard wall to express themselves and their ideas. Other renovations include colorful carpeting, new paint and lights with dimming features, which will encourage students […]

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A (snow) day in the life: Grounds weighs in on snow removal

During a winter storm, everything is a team effort. The decision to close operations and facilities is made by a committee of college administrators, including Communications Director Michael Graca. “The primary consideration for canceling classes and scheduled activities is safety,” said Graca. There are a number of unpredictable variables that must be taken into account, […]

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India overtakes China as most polluted country

New Delhi, the capital of India with a population of about 25 million holds the dubious honor of being the worlds most polluted city. Based on a Greenpeace India report published in January 2017, The Times of India reported that as many as 1.2 million deaths take place every year due to air pollution in India. […]

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Colors in music with pianist Leslie Amper

Synesthesia is a condition in which a stimulus invokes a perception of color tone or color taste. On Feb. 22, Leslie Amper, an acclaimed pianist and Assistant Professor at Wheaton, gave a piano recital and lecture entitled “Blended Senses: Synesthesia in Music, Art, Literature and Fashion.” The event started at 7:30 p.m. in Mary Lyon […]