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Issue #6 April 4th, 2024 Volume LVI
Senate versus SGIB: Tensions spark largest Senate turnout
On Tuesday, April 5, the Student Government Association (SGA) Senate met as usual—but the tenor of the meeting was anything but. This Senate meeting moreso a response to the ratcheting tensions between the voting members…
Primrose in Full Bloom at Basement Show
The energy of the first Primrose show post-mask mandate was electric. It was obvious that everyone in the crowd was starving for new Primrose content, and it was clear by the end of the show they got a feast. Wheaton students…
Road Back to Glory
It has been almost 14 years since the confetti of June 17, 2008, fell from the rafters of the TD Garden after the Celtics defeated the Lakers 131-92 to claim their 17th world championship. George W. Bush still roamed the halls…
Larisa Shepitko: Ukrainian anti-war filmmaker who dug deep into human psyche
As war rages on in Ukraine, the distinct cultural identity of the nation has come under increased interest. One of Ukraine’s major cultural impacts that is often overlooked is in the realm of cinema. From early pioneers like Alexander Dovzhenko, Dziga…
Wheaton Students Revamp Athletics Inclusivity Statement
Julianne Morse ‘24 and Nicole Janeiro ‘23 searched for the college’s athletic inclusivity statement to seemingly no avail. They ultimately found one plaque that served as what was up until now the closest thing the college had to a statement. The…
The Oscars are Coming Up—Does Anyone Care?
The 94th Academy Awards are March 27 – A ceremony that generates mixed emotions in film viewers.The 93rd Academy Awards had the lowest rating in the show’s history of 10.4 million viewers, a decrease of 58%. While this is partially attributed…
Why You Should Read Every Banned Book
Books have been banned throughout history. You might think in the 21st century we would recognize the ridiculousness of this censorship and stop banning books, however that is not the case here in America. As of recently there have been 150…
Talking TikTok with Max Genther
You’re all on TikTok. It’s true, you’re scrolling TikTok between classes while sitting in Emerson or while sitting in bed procrastinating your work. But you’re on TikTok as a user. Max Genther, Class of 2025, is on TikTok as a creator,…
Elena Della Donne: Runaway to Legend
From running away from the University of Connecticut in the middle of the night to winning two WNBA MVP awards, Elena Delle Donne has been through it all. The story of Delle Donne is like being on a ferris wheel at…
America’s Lost Sport
When thinking about the United States’ most popular sports, soccer is never mentioned despite being the most-watched and followed around the world. Major Division I universities around the United States like the University of Florida, the University of Texas, and even…