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The benefits of being involved with a club sport can be seen in many ways. From the friendships that are formed to the ability to stay involved with a sport which you love, students at Wheaton have the ability to truly enhance their college experience through club sports. Being student run organizations, supported by the […]
A new season has brought about some newly inspired confidence for the Women’s Soccer team. “We definitely want to win NEWMAC’s”, stated Goalkeeper Lauren Thacker ’16. The Junior keeper made it clear that this isn’t some pipe dream, or just a clichéd statement every player with enough media training tells the press. The team believes […]
FKA Twigs – LP1 FKA Twigs recent album, LP1, is a strange mixture of R&B, electronica, and trip-hop. The most striking thing about the album is Tahliah Barnett’s very unique, high-pitched voice. It’s very emotional and at some points haunting. The electronic instrumentals, which were created by an eclectic group of top-notch producers, give her […]
The Art History department is abuzz over some new courses being offered this semester, courtesy of Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow in Asian and Islamic Art History and Visual Culture, Mona Damluji. New course offerings include Energy and Culture (ARTH 398), Mediating Islam (ARTH 298), and Architectures of Islam (ARTH 298-03). Damluji earned her PhD from University […]
From Aug. 26 to Oct. 31, Wheaton studio art faculty members are showcasing their recent creations in the Beard and Weil Galleries in Watson Fine Arts. This exclusive exhibition which features works by Claudia Fieo, Kelly Goff, Andrew Howard, Patrick Johnson, and Patricia Stone is entitled “P3SF” to encompass everything that can be found in […]
One of the unique aspects of Wheaton Residential Life is Theme Housing. As you may have heard, there is a new theme house on campus this year, and it is one that wants to welcome everyone with open arms. MAD House has been referred to as “Film House,” but it is much more than that. […]
If trees could talk, what stories would they tell? Would they be tales of sorrow or happiness? For the cross-country team and members of the Wheaton Woods Conservation Club in partnership with Outdoors House, the woods of Wheaton have become their personal project to maintain, conserve, and protect. Their efforts will transform the stories of […]
When asked about the downsides of his new position, Associate Provost Shawn Christian quipped, “I like to wear jeans. Not wearing jeans is difficult.” Christian, a member of the Wheaton faculty for 11 years as an associate professor of English, African-American and American studies, has recently taken up a three-year term as the Associate Provost. […]
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College seeks replacement for Vasquez
Former Dean of Advising and Academic Success Alex Vasquez was recently hired as Dean of Students at Amherst College. Many students and staff members admired Dean Vasquez not only for what he did professionally, but for how he helped students and worked with staff. Questions have been raised as to who will replace Vasquez. Wheaton […]