Author: wheatonwire
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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 community initiatives and assisting students with personal and academic situations. Specifically, White helps students…
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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 big-name performers such as Taylor Swift, Nicki Minaj and the Weeknd, the 2015 VMAs…
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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 of Admission and Student Aid/ Vice President of Enrollment, Grant Gosselin, stated that the…
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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 a farm nearby that sells cow-ducks in stock? How long do cow-ducks live, anyway?…
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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 the entirety of Wheaton by focusing on its smaller communities. Officers, sergeants, and SSGs…
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Fahoum ’18: The Refugee Crisis–too little, too late
Last Sunday I found myself in a very rare condition; I was sitting in front of my computer, looking at my Facebook News Feed and crying as if I were an emotionally healthy person. Yet, this incident was completely justifiable for I randomly stumbled upon a video of some Syrian refugees being welcomed in Munich…
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Norton slump to Boston bump
Although Wheaton proves to be a socially active and eventful campus, the town of Norton can surely stifle students’ experiences here from time to time. There are only so many times that a late night trip to CVS can be a passable highlight of the night. A short trip to Boston or Providence can often…
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With an eye to freshman year, the Wire’s senior editors reflect on hate
By Taylor Matook ’16 Senior Copy Editor In my three years at Wheaton, I have seen many beautiful things such as obstacles overcome, problems solved and resolutions fulfilled. Yet, the bias incident that recently occurred in the beginning of this semester is an inexcusable act that tarnishes my view of the beauty that surrounds me….
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Dean Young, new to Global Ed, leads largely new staff
Over the summer, the Center for Global Education Office faced the departure of Interim Dean, Mark Hosely; Assistant Director of International and Intercultural Programs, Kelsey Andrade; and Administrative Assistant, Ashley Trebisacci. This resulted staff changes in the forms of Dean Gretchen Young, Associate Dean Lynn Gaylord and Administrative Assistant Alyssa MacNeill. The Selection Committee responsible…
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The struggles of being an international student
On this beautiful fall day, Wheaton saw an influx of parents, siblings, babies and pets for Family Weekend. Witnessing these smiling faces and general merriment, I felt a single metaphorical tear roll down my cold cheek. Today reminded me that my family is an ocean away, and I won’t get to see them for at…