On October 18, Wheaton’s Swim and Diving Team made an exciting start to their new season against Bentley University, despite taking the loss. Wheaton featured many high ranking finishes among the different races and even one pool record that was broken. Although the Men’s Team lost 178-85, there were still many high points to their […]
One of the foundational myths of the United States is that to be a citizen is to be counted by the State. The truth is that the only formal way the population is counted is through the census that is conducted every 10 years. The census always represents in some part the biases expressed by […]
In light of Wheaton’s current curriculum review, I’d like to offer an alternative to our current class structure by advocating the incorporation of the tutorial system. 36 essays. 36 tutorials. 24 weeks. This brief list most succinctly summarizes my academic year studying abroad at Mansfield College, part of the University of Oxford in England. As […]
Voting. While I’d love to write a whole article on Halloween and its lore (trust me I would), we should discuss what’s on everyone’s mind, as fast approaching ballots are due and every station is tuned to policy discussion and hearings. For college students,it is an especially complicated discussion when it comes to home and […]
On Saturday, Oct. 20, the Wheaton Ultimate Frisbee team, or WULF, headed to Roger Williams University for their second tournament of the season. WULF was one of two mixed teams present at the tournament, with the rest being all male. The Lyons arrived at 2 p.m., and remained till the end of their fourth game, […]
Aries; March 21 – April 19 Your Vine Quote: “I don’t need no degree to be a clothing hanger” Taurus; April 20 – May 20 Your Vine Quote: “Hurry, we’re going to be late for school!” “Bro chill I don’t know why you’re in such a big time rush” Gemini; May 21 – June 22 […]
Calling all club leaders! Come sail the seven SEA’s! A new position has been created in the SAIL office with the title of Student Engagement Assistant (SEA). As many clubs on campus are proactively hosting events, SEAs are now available to aid those clubs that are struggling to kick off the year with activities and […]
Wheaton College is not only fueled by club activities, incorporative events and the bustling of classes, but also by the constant beat of the campus radio station. The hosts encourage students to tune into their 24-hour programming. The Active General Manager, Adam Bass ’21, describes the station as a way for students to “show who […]
The midterm elections are crucial to Wheaton College, Massachusetts, and to the United States of America as 35 Senate seats and all 435 House seats are up for re-election. Across campus and social media, Wheaton students are reminded that their vote is important When it comes to the Senate, Massachusetts Republicans are working on selecting […]
First Man is a unique take on the story of famed astronaut Neil Armstrong. Director Damien Chazelle decided to make a film concerning the personal life of Armstrong, played by Ryan Gosling, instead of focusing primarily on the Apollo 11 mission. Because of this approach, some audience members will find First Man a tedious or […]