Massachusetts has experienced three confirmed cases of West Nile Virus this fall, according to the state’s Department of Public Health. In a campus-wide email on Sept. 15, Student Health Services Coordinator Cynthia Maricle informed the Wheaton College student body that several cases of West Nile Virus (WNV), a mosquito-borne illness, have again been confirmed in […]
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Between The Lines,” according to Assistant Director of the Marshall Center for Intercultural Learning Kelsey Andrade, is “an intergroup dialogue program that helps students find a common ground between their experiences.” Students facilitate these weekly discussions and focus on two social identities as dialogue topics. This semester includes two dialogues, one on race and ethnicity […]
On Sept. 23, there was a gluten free roundtable discussion organized by Director of Dining Services John Bragel. In response to the needs of those who cannot consume gluten for medical reasons, the dining hall staff have been trying to find ways to improve and expand their gluten-free options. Bragel routinely conducts roundtable sessions on […]
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Fox makes students stars for a day
Fox 25 broadcast its morning news from The Dimple on Friday, September 26. The station interviewed and showcased a variety of students and groups on campus from 6 to 10 in the morning. Among those interviewed were President Dennis Hanno, SGA President JP Carando ’15, SGA Vice President Alicia Alvarez ’15 and Wheaton Wire Editor-in-Chief […]
Dante Barry, deputy director of the Million Hoodies for Justice Movement and organizer for the Center for Media Justice, gave a talk in the Holman Room in Mary Lyon Hall on Monday, September 22. Barry described it as an “in-depth discussion on racially-motivated police brutality and what role our generation can play to stop it.” […]
The Wheaton Women’s Field Hockey team has been making great strides to produce wins in a very competitive 2014 schedule. After a disappointing season in 2013, in which the Lyons finished with a 6-12 overall record, and 1-7 in NEWMAC record, they have certainly made sure to put in the work to make this season […]
As the sweltering dog days of August rolled into September, Wheaton’s volleyball team concluded an intense two week preseason routine and turned their attention to the upcoming season. “As a junior, I feel that this year is going to be the culmination of the past two years,” right side hitter Casey Hess ’16 explained. “When […]
On Thursday, Sept. 11, at the strike of midnight, campus came alive with the sound of singing. Students left their dorm rooms and came together for a night of song and dance in celebration of those who survived the trials and tribulations of “aca-week.” An annual Wheaton tradition, “Slype Night” is a unique and exciting […]
Wheaton nerds rejoiced last Thursday night, Sept. 18, when Chris Baty, founder of NaNoWriMo — National Novel Writing Month — gave a guest lecture in Hindle Auditorium. In the month of November, ambitious writers from all over the world attempt to write a 50,000-word novel in thirty days – certainly no easy feat. This year […]
Last Wednesday, students crowded into the Lyon’s Den for the year’s first open-mic night. The night’s entertainment featured performances from both old and new faces and included everything from singing to slam poetry and stand-up comedy. Jordan Wolfe ’15, captured the audience’s attention with his musical parodies and unique renditions. He opened with a rendition […]