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Multicultural Showcase to Celebrate Diversity
‘Multicultural Showcase’ is a new event at Wheaton that intends to celebrate diversity on campus. It will take place on March 4 in Balfour from 6 to 8:00 p.m. and feature an international fashion show,…
Faculty Forum Discusses Managing Difficult Discussions in the Classroom
Wheaton faculty members met in Mary Lyon Hall on February 19 to discuss their role in managing and facilitating difficult discussions in the classroom. This meeting was prompted by problems arising in classroom discourse following the hateful speech/graffiti incident that occurred…
“Elect Her” encourages more women in student government
Founded by Running Start and the American Association of University Women (AAUW), “Elect Her” is a program that encourages and trains college women to run for positions in student government. Initiated by Student Government Association (SGA) President Sarah Hilton ’16, Wheaton…
Kanye West’s Pablo falls short of expectations
Despite his controversial fame, it is hard to deny that Kanye West, best known for songs like “Gold Digger” and “Stronger,” is a musical force to be reckoned. He thinks himself to be as influential as Michael Jackson or, oddly enough,…
Playlist: Feminist Basement Show
“Raising the Skate” – Speedy Ortiz Speedy Ortiz is a rock outfit from Northampton, Mass. fronted by Sadie Dupuis. They’ve recently made news for their help hotline at shows for fans who feel unsafe, especially women and queer people who are…
Prospective students get a taste of Wheaton culture
If you noticed a recent influx of confused, wide-eyed youths around campus, worry not; this is no munchkin invasion, nor have new freshmen just spawned out of nowhere. What you have most likely observed are prospective students, a species not uncommon…
Katherine Mooney ‘17 Cooks Award Winning Chili
This past October, Programming Council hosted a Chili Cook-Off. The competitors each cooked a batch of chili using the recipe of their choice, and the judges chose the chili they thought tasted the best. In the end, it was Katherine Mooney…
Entrepreneurship Club gets approved and sparks innovation
A few weeks ago, Wheaton’s newest club was approved by the Student Government Association. Entrepreneurship Club, a club aimed at sparking innovation and discussion about social entrepreneurship on campus, hopes that its new presence can help fill a gap its president…
Carol finds success despite Best Picture loss
The film Carol, directed by Todd Haynes,was opened in limited released last November and received some of the best reviews in 2015. Carol received ratings ranging from 8.5 out of 10 to an impressive 95% from various sources such as Rotten…
Counseling center offers variety of support groups based on student need
This semester, the counseling center is offering three groups in order to facilitate the needs of students on campus. The ‘Grief Support Group’ will help students who have lost loved ones and want to speak to others with similar experiences. Marijuana…
Theories of the Earth exhibit opens to students
Theories of the Earth is described as a dynamic exhibition of sculptures, drawings and installations by artists Lauren Fensterstock and Beth Lipman. The display, funded by the Haas Visiting Artists Program, will run until April 9 in Watson Fine Arts. Fensterstock…
Destructive Habits: Reflecting on Wildlife Tourism
Wildlife tourism and watching has had an adverse effect on breeding, animals’ habitats and their behavior, as well. In some cases, just the mere presence of people can disturb an animal’s habitat. It is important that you, the inattentive tourist, learn…