How many holes does a straw have? What constitutes a hole? This week, I turned to members of the Wheaton community with the question: “Does a straw have one hole or two?” There are good arguments on both ends, and yes, pun intended. There is even a third argument that claims straws don’t have holes, […]
MJ ’21 has always been a powerful musical and theatrical force on Wheaton’s campus. During the pandemic, she has shifted to other forms of creation, focusing specifically on filmmaking. “As a theatre major, you have no choice, but to turn to film right now,” said MJ. “I’ve never really created a film before, but I’ve […]
Aries (March 21-April 19) You have potential, Aries. USE IT! But don’t get a big head, you still need other people to have success. So you do have everything that you need. Professors, friends, and family are here to help you. Try not to bite their heads off when they do try to help you. […]
As a result of the pandemic measures put in place, finding study spaces has been increasingly difficult this first month at Wheaton. This has led students to find unusual places to study and attend Zoom calls. Luckily, as of Sept. 19, on-campus students can now reserve learning spaces through the new 25 live scheduling system. […]
What can one classify as a ravioli? A Pop-Tart? Uncrustables? Anything with two ends of dough and some sort of filling? Or solely one pasta envelope filled with a combination of meat and cheese? I turned to the Wheaton community to answer the question that started as a 2018 internet meme—“Is a Pop-Tart a ravioli?”—with […]
Language is a determining factor in certain conversations. Phrases commonly used in the past are not considered appropriate in today’s world. Phrases such as “hanging in there” should no longer be used, because it is recognized as meaning that the person is holding on to life, because of suicidal thoughts, terminal illness, etc. The phrase […]
Adam Bass ’21 has been General Manager of Wheaton College’s radio station (WCCS) for over two years. In this time, he has helped it grow from a platform that simply had students play music to one that includes talk shows covering a wide range of topics, from sports to elections. Beginning with coverage of the […]
Just over four thousand Norton residents cast their votes in the September primaries. More than two thousand voters mailed in their ballots to cast their vote, and just under two thousand voters cast their votes in-person at Norton Middle School. According to the Massachusetts Secretary of State website, 13,511 Norton residents were registered voters for […]
This information is about the fitness classes scheduled for the fall semester. All fitness classes are through Zoom at this time, so there is no equipment needed! More information can be found on the Fitness Center Website at Pappas Fitness Center. Follow along for class updates on the Wheaton Recreation Instagram account @wheatonrec. Monday 4 […]
Aries (March 21 – April 19) It’s time to be social!! You should start making contacts with professors, partnerships and businesses. If you have an exciting idea, trust your friends to help you make those money moves. In the middle of the week, try to think outside the box. Maybe get organized, make your bed, […]