The Wheaton Wire

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Issue #5 February 28th, 2024
Volume LVI

6 Korean Dramas to watch on Netflix this Spring

6 Korean Dramas to watch on Netflix this Spring

Written by Khushi Parikh and Mesalenuo Tsurho. Extracurricular (2020) Genre: crime, dark, high school, thriller  Oh Ji-soo is a model high school student, or so it may seem. He leads a double life, anonymously running…

The Hottest Fashion and The Hottest Takes of the Grammys 2023

The Hottest Fashion and The Hottest Takes of the Grammys 2023

The Grammys is a music awards ceremony that happens once a year. Its purpose is to recognize and reward artists for their outstanding musical achievements. But let’s be honest, most people only watch it for the outfits and the celebrity drama. …

Cold, Cold, Cold

Cold, Cold, Cold

Image from Pezibear via Pixabay. I think we can all agree that a few weekends ago, the nights of February third and fourth, were the coldest we’ve ever felt on campus. Whether it was traveling to the dining hall, walking to…

An Ode to Showcase Cinemas

An Ode to Showcase Cinemas

When I was in high school, I had a big dream: I wanted to go to the movie theater regularly. Crazy, huh? I’m from rural Maine. Trekking to the theater was an endeavor reserved only for the biggest films that simply…

Farewell For Good: Saluting the Greatest to Ever Do It

Farewell For Good: Saluting the Greatest to Ever Do It

Image from QuinceCreative via Pixabay Where do you start? I still remember running around my neighborhood in sheer joy after the game that was Super Bowl LI, celebrating a player whose legacy will last decades. The people that were able to…

Letter From the Editor (Issue #5)

As I write this Letter From The Editor at 1:12 PM on February 12th, it’s dawning on me that I’ll never spend another 1:12 PM on February 12th at Wheaton College. I graduate in just about three months. I have a…

Fashion Forward: Wheaton’s Current Trends

“Fashion is the armor to survive the reality of everyday life” – Bill Cunningham The world has seen many fashion trends come and go, from the iconic Coco Chanel era to the early 2000s’ low-rise jeans and neon colors. These trends…

The Chase for Answers – What’s Going Wrong?

The Chase for Answers – What’s Going Wrong?

When I was waiting in line for my order at dinner time, the steady influx of students at Chase threw the staff member making our orders for a loop. The staff member, who requested to be anonymous, was incredibly tired, missing…

The Menu: Delicious Social Satire

The Menu: Delicious Social Satire

When I first saw the trailer for The Menu, I felt a rush of adrenaline. I tell you this because I haven’t felt such excitement to see a movie for months now, tired of the cheesy love-triangle rom coms and meaningless…

The Attention Economy and Digital Journalism

The Attention Economy and Digital Journalism

The past few weeks have been filled with a variety of news stories with varying degrees of coverage. From the earthquakes shaking the cities of Turkey and Syria to the derailed train leaking toxic chemicals in Ohio, there has been a…