Author: Jonathan Purvis
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Sights and Sounds: Super Bowl LX in the Lyons Den
Where were you for the Super Bowl this year? The New England Patriots made their return to the biggest sporting event of the year after an eight-year absence. The game was a rematch against the Seattle Seahawks, whom they faced in Super Bowl XLIX in 2015, where Malcolm Butler intercepted Russel Wilson at the 1-yard…
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New and Established Bands Gear Up for Battle of the Bands
The art community at Wheaton features a diverse and unique mix of student organizations. On-campus student bands hold an influential place in this vibrant scene, spanning wellknown senior bands to first-year bands trying to make their mark on campus life. One such newer band is Drip Dry. Drip Dry plays a distinctive mix of “indie…
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Graduation Bucketlist (50 Things to do Before You Graduate)
It has been brought to our attention by Mairi Travis ’26 that our current list of 50 things to do before you graduate has become outdated since it was initially published in the summer of 2015 on the Wheaton website. The original criteria was composed of ideas offered by students, staff, faculty members and alumni….
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The Closure of the Wheaton Archives
Pieces of the College’s History Sit in Silence Nestled in the basement of Madeleine Clark Wallace Library lives the Marion B. Gebbie Archives and Special Collections, known more commonly as the Wheaton Archives. Beloved since 1980, when they were officially established, the Archives are home to Wheaton’s history, including a variety of primary sources, donated…
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Reclaiming AI for the Humanities
Joerg Blumtritt, Professor of Practice for Digital Media and Communications, is currently in charge of the Wheaton Institute for Interdisciplinary Humanities (WIIH). The WIIH is a process here at Wheaton where professors can bring ideas for the focus of a discussion series, where they can host lectures, collaborative round table, other themed events, and run…
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Trustees Luncheon Communication Frustrates Students
On Friday, Oct. 17, Wheaton College hosted its annual Board of Trustees luncheon. The previous Friday, on Oct.10, many students received invitations to the event, including GLAMs (Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museums) student Ryan White ‘27. White, along with a handful of merit-stipend students, received an email from Mark Kenyon, Director of Experiential Education and…
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Midnight Ramblings: A Case for Xianxia
Set in pseudo-historic China—think Journey to the West, but with more swords and far fewer monkeys—xianxia, literally “immortal heroes,” is a fantastical roast of social, economic, and political life. Rooted in Daoist and Buddhist myth, the genre throws readers into sprawling, mythic worlds where power, morality, and destiny are constantly tested, all through distinctly Chinese…
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Letter from the Editor
Dear Wheaton, It is now far colder than it was when I wrote to you last. We are past midterm season, officially done with over half of the semester, and I’m mourning the fact that I’ve been unsuccessful in evading the cough that has been circulating around campus. On a completely different note, I want…
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Arts in Ireland and Norton
Students enrolled in Wheaton’s “Arts in Ireland” program over this past summer received recognition on Friday, Oct. 17, during an hour long showcase in the Wheaton Mars Arts and Humanities building. The art and writing selections, created during their trip to Ireland, are still hanging in Meneely and available for the campus community to view….
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The Unfiltered Transcript
Juggling assignments, sports, and work can be a daunting enough challenge without the additional task of checking the news. I have compiled some of the most prominent news stories from the international, national, and campus spheres to keep you informed and up to date. In Wheaton news, fall break was a weekend of rain for…