I grew up a picky eater, the kind of kid that never strayed too far from the palatable realm of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, string cheese, and applesauce. Over the years my tastes have certainly changed, but one aspect of my diet has remained consistent: my vegetarianism. While I cannot claim that my choice […]
Month: April 2014
It has only been a little over a month since the world was stunned by the disappearance of Malaysian Air Flight 370, but we’re already faced with yet another catastrophe. Last Wednesday, in a story filled with despair and controversy, a ferry carrying nearly 500 people began to sink off the coast of South Korea. […]
With the rising costs of higher education and an ever more competitive job market, liberal arts institutions across the country have been faced with defending the value of a liberal arts education versus vocational or focused university studies. The Wheaton community has actively been engaged and has responded to this debate through the Thought Leaders […]
In 2013, the Boston Marathon turned to tragedy through a heinous act of terrorism. In 2014, the race emphatically showed the world that the city is resilient and unwavering in overcoming that tragedy; that Boston is Strong. The scene at this year’s race was indubitably powerful. According to CBS, over 36,000 runners participated in the […]
“On my honor, I will do my best, to do my duty, to God and my country, and to obey the Scout Law, to help other people at all times, to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.” That’s the Scout Oath of the Boy Scouts of America. That’s all well and good, […]
Editor’s Note: On April 22, Chance the Rapper’s manager Patrick Corcoran released the following: Therefore, Chance the Rapper will not be performing at Spring Weekend. Chance the Rapper (real name Chancelor Bennett) has recovered from his hospitalization on Sunday and will continue his scheduled performances on Wednesday, according to a tweet posted on his Twitter […]
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Wheaton’s Annual Leadership Awards Ceremony and Reception will be held on May 2nd from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Mary Lyon building. This advertisement is from Wheaton’s Leadership Recognition Committee. Learn who the nominees are here: LRC Poster pdf
The Public Safety Log from 4/14/2014 through 4/21/2014, courtesy of Charles Furgal, Director of Public Safety, can be found here: 04.14_04.21.14
It’s everywhere. An overwhelming flow of tags on Facebook, the murmuring in dining halls, the shrieks and cries of the victims of the cause. It has dominated lower campus with an overwhelming amount of activity, stagnant in the pooling groups of people that stop to watch. The Polar Plunge has infected the Wheaton community like […]