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Issue #6 April 4th, 2024 Volume LVI
Grusky gives a talk on the death of the American Dream
On Thursday, Sept. 17, sociologist David Grusky delivered a lecture entitled ‘The Death of the American Dream?’ to a full audience in the Hindle Auditorium as part of the Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholars program.…
The Blend will release an album for the first time
The Blend is the youngest and only co-ed a capella group on Wheaton’s campus. Unlike the Whims or Wheatones, who have up to eighty years of alumni and experience as an acapella group, as well as the Gentlemen Callers who have…
Ahmed ’16 “Netflix and Chill” playlist
So Below – “Drift” “Drift” is New Zealander So Below’s debut, and she crafts a song that delivers both on luxurious electropop and a growing sense of disquiet and uneasiness. It’s good for when you want to Mulholland Drive and…
Yearbook continues to see a lack of staff
Years after graduation, we might pull out our yearbooks to take a sentimental journey through time, likely asking ourselves on multiple occasions as we flip pages, “Did I really do this?” Without a staff to produce the Nike yearbook, it would…
Rosa ’18: OneWheaton shows power of community
This past Friday, somberly on the 14th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, a large gathering named OneWheaton took place in the Dimple so that that students and administration could discuss the hateful acts that took place nearly two weeks ago.…
Welcoming Dean White, Wheaton’s new associate dean of students
The new Associate Dean of Students and Director of Student Conduct at Wheaton, Brandon White, is looking forward to working with students to resolve problems within the Wheaton community. White works alongside Dean Kate, the vice president for student affairs, organizing…
What’s good Miley? A Video Music Awards recap
The 32nd annual MTV Video Music Awards, better known as the VMAs, was held this past weekend, showcasing the fervor and intensity of America’s best contemporary mainstream music. Although the event was hosted by the infamous Miley Cyrus and featured many…
Applications for voluntary tour guide positions double despite lack of salary
With an increase in the number of admissions, the Admissions Office made prominent changes to their Ambassador Program this past month. These included the new position of Panelist, as well as the existing position of Tour Guide being made voluntary. Dean…
Rest in peace, Cowduck
The recent passing of a beloved Wheaton figure has called to light many rumors that have been circulating the campus for years. Have there been multiple cow-ducks? If so, have the deceased cow-ducks been placed in the Science Center? Is there…
Public Safety initiative to take effect this fall
The Director of Public Safety, Chief Christopher Santiago, began the Fall semester by announcing the Department of Public Safety’s new Community Resource Officer (CRO) Program. The launch of the CRO Program is a part of Public Safety’s initiative to better enhance…