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Thriving theme houses

Theme houses are asserting their presence on campus in the midst of a new school year. Among the houses that have already hosted events within the first month of the fall semester are: SOHL House, House of REPS, ECCO House, CHILL House, Peace House, Renaissance House and Computer Science House. In addition, collaborations between theme […]

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Wheaton address sexual misconduct prevention

In light of changes made last week to the federal regulations on campus sexual misconduct policies, Wheaton has announced that they will guarantee that every individual should have equal access to educational programs and opportunities. President Hanno stated, “We are committed to continually seeking the most effective ways of preventing sexual misconduct and responding to […]

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James Kenny: the funds behind Wheaton

James Kenny holds a position on Wheaton’s board that is crucial to its daily functioning. However, most students know very little about his work. Kenny’s official title is Director of Major and Planned Giving; all external funds brought to Wheaton come from his dedicated work. Wheaton, as a private institution, doesn’t have state funding. For […]

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Dear Freshman Self

Don’t stress about attending Wheaton. It’s a big step forward in life, especially living on campus, but Wheaton will quickly become a second home. The campus I toured in high school soon became the town where all of my friends live, just minutes away from a visit. The dining halls, too, are close to home. […]

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The South Asian and Caribbean Student Initiative: the new approach to inclusivity

This week, the founding members of the newly-formed South Asian and Caribbean Student Initiative (SACSI) provided some insight into the club’s formation, what we can expect to see from them and how they think they can make Wheaton more comfortable for students. President Aeshah Farrouq ’19, treasurer Sohier Mobin, secretary Sharmeen Inaam and Ashraya Sapkota […]

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Harry Dean Stanton passes away at 91

Longtime American character actor Harry Dean Stanton passed away at 91 on Sept. 15, 2017. Though Stanton’s name may not be well-known within the realm of popular culture, his work has had a noteworthy impact on cinema since the start of his career. Stanton’s final role was in a film called “Frank and Ava,” where […]