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Issue #6 April 4th, 2024 Volume LVI
Stripped exposes the realities of Wheaton student life
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…
The Basement Benefit brings great music for charity
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…
Lecture highlights fashion and masculinity in Renaissance art
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:…
Techpath lecture series reveals link between technology and liberal arts
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…
Smooth operator: how to make delicious smoothies
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…
Spring Weekend 2013: Into the Wild
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…
Wheatalks are a success
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…
Swing Cats Club Growing
Last year, the Swing Cats began as a small group of casual swing dancing enthusiasts. Now, the club is moving forward as it grows both in membership and skill, and students are learning a mix of East Coast and Charleston moves.…
Student Profile: Dominic “Nick” Ruiz ’13
There is no one more devoted to the Dimple than Dominic “Nick” Ruiz ’13. He inspires students and faculty alike with his determination to walk around the Dimple with his walker. Gripping the handles of the walker, Ruiz walks around the…
Lax teams win exciting home openers
Despite the chilly weather, the men and women’s lacrosse teams have kicked off their respective seasons over the last few weeks. And while the results haven’t been spectacular thus far for either squad, both teams showed signs of promise with home-opening…