A collection of interviews and information from Wheaton alumni regarding their accomplishments and journeys post graduation, The Launch is the newest aspect of the Wheaton home page, created just a few weeks ago. Details include “stories, data, and information about post Wheaton life.” The site was put together by Wheaton’s Communication and Admissions Offices and […]
Many students, as well as parents, are wondering what will become of the Liberal Arts degree. Some are questioning if the benefits of a liberal arts education are still relevant in today’s changing society. Many argue that a college education should be for those focusing their pursuits in the “STEM” majors: Science, Technology, Engineering and […]
For the longest time, I never really knew what it felt like to lose an idol. My list of inspirational figures is fairly short: Robert Christgau and George Orwell are two people who immediately come to mind. Mr. Christgau still writes music journalism so unrelentingly witty, it’ll make your head spin. Mr. Orwell, meanwhile, passed […]
As Wheaton works towards building a stronger community, it is crucial to give people the opportunity to tell their stories, and most importantly, to listen. Stripped, a production of Wheaton monologues centered on sex and sexuality, began a much-needed conversation about these issues on our campus. In fact, director Lana Rosen ’13 began the show […]
On March 30, Wheaton College hosted the Basement Benefit, a concert and fundraiser designed to bring live music to campus while raising money for Relay for Life. The evening featured five Wheaton acts, each contributing greatly to an excellent evening of live music. The set-list: 1. Lose the Labels (Tory Stosse ’15) Lose the Labels, […]
On Thurs., March 28, students, faculty and members of the Wheaton Friends of Arts came to Ellison Lecture for the fifth annual Mary L. Heuser lecture. The topic of the evening was Professor Timothy McCall’s presentation “Brilliant Male Bodies on Display: Italian Renaissance Fashion, Ornamentation and Splendor.” Assistant Professor of Art History at Villanova University […]
Mon., April 1 marked the first of a lecture series entitled Techpaths, an initiative founded by Library and Information Services (LIS) to showcase the connections between technology and liberal arts. Last Monday’s speaker, Jascha Franklin-Hodge, is the Chief Technology Officer of Blue State Digital, a marketing company that helps clients create change and build relationships […]
Do you ever want to eat something that is healthy, delicious and easy to prepare? Invest in a blender and try making your own delicious smoothie! The blended mixture of fruit and yogurt is yummy, healthy and can serve as a quick meal. Here are some easy smoothie recipes for different moods and ailments. A […]
Spring Weekend is going INTO THE WILD. Get ready to unleash your inner animal for the wildest three days you’ve yet to see. The GrooveBoston Visceral Tour is coming back to Wheaton in an even bigger and more exhilarating production to once again transform Haas Field House into a club. Visceral is that instinctual reaction […]
Mary-Lyon was filled to capacity Monday night at 7:30pm as students, faculty, and parents excitedly awaited the commencement of the second annual WheaTalks performance, put on by the Roosevelt Institute. WheaTalks spawned from the idea of Tedtalks, which are brief talks that get right to the point.. Adin Lenchner, now graduated wanted to create a […]