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Issue #6 April 4th, 2024 Volume LVI
Chinese immersion course inspires creativity
The appreciation of art took on a whole new meaning to eight students who traveled to China this past summer with Professor Tong as part of a three week long class, “Appreciation of Chinese Culture…
Indie Arts Fest brings food, family, summer fun
On a mild, Indian summer-esque afternoon, the Indie Arts Fest sprawled across the field behind Meadows. Music ranging from classic rock to early 2000’s alternative pop came from the radio station table, where Deejaying students set the mood. Students milled between…
Professor R. Tripp Evans: a profile
Mary Heuser Professor of Art and Art History R. Tripp Evans, who teaches courses at Wheaton in modern architecture as well as United States and pre-Columbian art, has a myriad of career achievements. In addition to having written two books, Professor…
Marcia Coné brings business experience, expertise to Wheaton
With a past bearing titles such as Director, C.E.O., and Founding Executive, Wheaton College is lucky to have Professor Marcia Coné as a member of its Bubble. As a professor of Business and Management as well as Women’s and Gender Studies,…
What Emma Watson’s UN speech says about men’s role in feminism
Ever since I was young, I adored Emma Watson. Although I was not keen on the Harry Potter fanbase, her presence was always somewhere behind the vast amounts of media I consumed as a child. For me, she became the backbone…
Wheaton permanent collection a new campus hotspot
This past fall, I had the fortune of landing a job as a Collection Assistant for the Wheaton College Permanent Collection. After about a week of working for Professor Leah Niederstadt, who serves as Curator of the Permanent Collection, I began…
Letter from the Editor: Comments
Readers, I’m always struck by the comments I get about the Wire. Thankfully, most are positive. But often, positive comments will mask deeper complaints or concerns about the content and/or style of our paper. When I hear those comments, I stop…
West Nile bites Mass. Norton remains virus-free
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…
Between the Lines helps facilitate discussion on campus identities
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…
Roundtable highlights improvements in gluten-free food options
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…