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Red Soxes Win the World Series

The 2013 Boston Red Sox are World Series Champions. They are the first franchise to win three World Series titles in the new century after winning their eleventh postseason game in the sixth of their best-of-seven game series with the St. Louis Cardinals. In the best-of-seven format, the first team to win four games wins […]

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The time is now for the Celtics to trade Rajon Rondo

Rajon Rondo is one of the most talented players to have ever worn the Boston green, and could be developing into one of the greatest point guards of all time. But the Celtics aren’t bringing home another championship banner anytime soon. In fact, it’s likely that in the 2013-2014 season, Boston will miss the postseason […]

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Cross Country captain Kruskal ’14 leads the charge

The Women’s Cross Country team has had an extremely strong beginning season, finishing in first place as a team in three out of the five meets they’ve raced. Led by captain Shoshana Kruskal ’14, the Lyons are a tight-knit team who find success by pushing each other to be the best they can be. Kruskal, […]

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Arts and Culture

Spring Preview: “Wheaton Monologues” and “Wheaton Words”

They’re back! “The Vagina Monologues” and “Wheaton Words,” formerly known as “Wheaton Monologues,” will be making appearances at Wheaton once again in the upcoming spring semester. Emily Bergmann ’16 and Kate Gannon ’16 are the producers of “The Vagina Monologues,” with Gannon as the director, and Blair Davis ’14, Emily Stoddard ’14 and Sophie Howard […]

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A new chapter begins for Campaign for Cambodia

Campaign for Cambodia is one of the newest clubs on campus, yet an organization with an established history. The group was originally founded by  Wheaton student Pagna Donlevy ’13, and members resided in an academic cluster in Beard Hall. Members were also part of a tight-knit community dedicated to forming international relationships. Although Campaign for […]

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Wheaton’s most famous ghosts and their grisly ends

Wheaton College was founded in 1834 and since that time  has developed a supernatural lore that is close to the campus’s heart. Spooky tales of restless spirits have circulated over the years, growing and changing as time goes on. However, their presumed presence remains as real and fun as ever, especially in the days before […]

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Alliance’s ninth annual Drag Show is a hit once again

This past Saturday, Oct. 19, the Alliance held the 9th Annual Wheaton Campus Drag Show. It was a night full of laughs, talented performances and, of course, a lot of drag. This night of highlights was hosted by two celebrity impersonators: Devon Cass (as Cher) and Athena Reich (as Lady Gaga). There were performances by […]

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A spooky Halloween, seven days early

Fall is the favorite season of many students at Wheaton. Arguably, campus is at its best under the tint of orange and yellow leaves, with students breaking out their cozy sweaters, and hands clutching warm drinks from the Hood Cafe. Perhaps most importantly, the fall season signals the arrival of the always-popular holiday, Halloween. This […]

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From the Editor

Letter from the Editor Week 7 Fall 2013

All, Last week, I had the privilege of interviewing former CIA and NSA director Michael Hayden in Washington D.C. alongside my friend and colleague Brian Jencunas. You will be able to read all about that experience in next week’s edition of the Wire, as well as on WheatonWire.com at the end of this week. I’m […]

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Arts and Culture

Live at the loft with Wilson Sadowski

The Loft was packed the night of Oct. 10. Perhaps it was the draw of free pizza that brought in the crowd, but as likely as that possibility may be, it may have also been that night’s performer: one Wilson Sadowski. Name ring a bell? That might be because he just so happens to be […]