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Issue #6 April 4th, 2024 Volume LVI
College reacts to critical Globe article
On April 14, the Boston Globe Sunday Magazine published an article titled “Why some small colleges are in big trouble,” referencing Wheaton and several other colleges in the New England area. The article analyzed the…
Newest Wheaton Fulbrights prepare for year abroad
J. William Fulbright, a former U.S. senator from Arkansas, created the Fulbright Program in 1945 to provide opportunities for graduates with four year college degrees to strengthen the connection between the United States and other countries. It is estimated that over…
Wheaton-Boston Strong vigil responds to Marathon bombings
The mood was somber as Wheaton students gathered in the sun-filled Dimple last Wednesday to show their support for those affected by the recent Boston Marathon bombings. The Wheaton/Boston Strong vigil, organized by the Office of Service, Spirituality and Social Responsibility,…
Luke Finkelstein ’15 to join Real Boston Rams
Wheaton Athletics recently received great news, as the department learned that Luke Finkelstein ’15 will join the United Soccer Leagues Premier Development League (PDL) this summer as a member of the Real Boston Rams. Finkelstein, who plays the midfielder position for…
Pond race sends Lyons into the wild
As the sun peeked through the clouds over Peacock Pond, the Head of the Peacock race was on full display. Students from all over campus flocked to the event in anticipation of a great display of craftsmanship, school spirit and many…
Wheaton houses battle for glory at Spring Weekend TWAPathon
As both the event organizers and eventual winners, Together We All Prosper (TWAP) house certainly had the odds in their favor during the first annual TWAPathon. From 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Chapel Field on April 20, a number of…
Sze ’16 on how to help a local Headstart program
Head Start, a pre-school program founded in 1965 for low- income families, is currently looking for help at Wheaton College. To find out how you can be of assistance, please contact Deb Doucette, the Education Specialist at Norton Headstart, at ddoucette@selfhelpinc.org.…
Annual Best Buds softball game raises money, awareness
The Office of Service, Spirituality and Social Responsibility (SSSR) on Apr. 14 held their second annual Best Buds Softball Game. The game was a match-up between faculty and staff and the Best Buds and their “Buddies” with the Best Buds winning…
Lecturer emphasizes broader perspectives of the liberal arts
The series titled “Thought Leaders: An Ongoing Conversation on the Future of the Liberal Arts,” is an attempt to discuss and think about how liberal arts colleges, like Wheaton, can adapt and evolve along with a rapidly changing world. Beginning this…
Letter from the Editor Issue 11
After the Boston Marathon bombings, I had an instant feeling of shock. I remember feeling sick as I watched video of the tragedy on television. I remember sitting in complete silence next to a friend for what felt like an hour,…