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Issue #6 April 4th, 2024 Volume LVI
Abroad Blog: Elizabeth Crowley ’18, Denmark
A boat at Roskilde. I’ve been living in Copenhagen, Denmark for almost two months now, and I was not expecting it to feel this normal. I haven’t been hit by any…
Women’s soccer team disappointed as winning streak comes to an end
Wheaton’s goalkeeper Leann Wolf ’19. Credit: Wheaton Athletics The Wheaton women’s soccer team fell 1-0 to Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) on Saturday, Sept. 24. The loss was the Lyon’s first defeat of the season, bringing their record…
Boston Red Sox clinch AL East title, could head for World Series win
The Boston Red Sox recently clinched the AL East title after back-to-back disappointing seasons. The team had a dynamic offense all year long, which was aided by the rise of several young stars and the epic farewell season of David Ortiz.…
Alumni artwork takes over Meneely’s first floor
Alumni artwork is currently being displayed outside of the studios on the first floor of Meneely Hall. The featured artists include Ellen Llewellyn ’04, Cynthia L. Rodday ’92 and Evan Morse ’09. The improvement of these artists contributes to an expansive…
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike to debut on mainstage
VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE. Credit: broadway.com Sometimes, all you need is a striptease, teacups and a good fairytale. In “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” by Christopher Durang, this is exactly what you…
An Evening of George Gershwin
Ben Sears and Brad Conner. Credit: benandbrad.com An Evening of Gershwin, hosted by Brad Conner and Ben Sears, recounted the tale of George Gershwin’s rise to fame, his exploration of music, and his importance in defining the…
Provost Renee White to use social justice in her administrative role on campus
Provost Renee White. Credit: wheatoncollege.edu Renee White, the new Provost at Wheaton, has an office that looks out at the Dimple. She’s been working in higher education for her entire professional career. After majoring in and acquiring…
Coffee with…Judy Purdy
Judy Purdy remains an active member of her community by volunteering through her church. Credit: wheatoncollege.edu Judy Purdy, the Director of Admission, has been working at Wheaton for 34 years. Purdy said she tackles the big picture…
SGA Elections Bring New Ideas and Leaders for Class of 2020
Last week, the largest ever class of freshmen to walk the Wheaton campus elected Shamar Mahon ‘20 as its president to lead the charge into the 2016-2017 academic year. Mahon says he is not your typical politician. “I’m not someone who…
Obama’s First Presidential Veto Override
President Obama. Credit: Twitter.com Congress overrode President Obama’s veto concerning a bill that would allow the families of victims of terrorism to sue foreign governments last Wednesday. The first veto override in President Obama’s eight-year administration will…