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Reflections with Interim Provost Karen McCormack
By Emma Kiernan and Moira Sankey As this academic year comes to a close, Provost Karen McCormack is finishing her one-year interim provost position. After spending the past three years working in higher education administration…
Wheaton’s Thirty-Third Annual Head of the Peacock
By Emma Kiernan and Joshua Nangle On Friday, April 26 Wheaton held the thirty-third annual Head of the Peacock as part of Spring Weekend celebrations. The Head of the Peacock is a boat race featuring different theme houses, clubs, and student…
An Interview with President Whelan
By Emma Kiernan and Moira Sankey The end of this semester marks two years since President Michaele Whelan joined the Wheaton community, bringing with her years of experience in liberal arts administration. There has been a sense of confusion among Wheaton…
SGA Crisis of Participation
Wheaton’s Student Government Association (SGA) is currently going through a period of sparse student participation. In the most recent SGA elections held in March 2024, many Class Council and Executive Board Chair positions did not have any candidates running, while many…
Sexual Assault Awareness Month is underway
By Sam Ferland and Marguerite Bartlett Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) is now underway with several events and discussions taking place at Wheaton during April. The Sexual Misconduct and Assault Resource Team (SMART) has an education program on campus that will…
SGA repeals ranked-choice voting after realizing it never passed
In a meeting on the evening of Feb. 20, Wheaton’s Student Government Association (SGA) voted to repeal the use of ranked-choice voting in future SGA elections. The move comes just one and a half years after the system’s initial adoption and…
The Story of the American Woodcock that captured Wheaton’s Heart (or maybe just mine)
Birds About Town: an occasional column If you have ever been out at night walking by parking lot 4 or if you are living (or trying to sleep) in Meadows, you have probably heard a strange noise. This noise comes from…
Wheaton Alumnus Gabe Amo Elected as Rhode Island Congressman
Last November, a Wheaton alumnus was elected to Congress, and his name is Gabriel Amo. When longtime Congressman David Ciciline announced he would be stepping down from his position representing Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional district, there was a great deal of…
WCCS Winter Playlist
A playlist for the frigid winter months at Wheaton – Brought to you by WCCS, your campus radio station.
Taking Care of Yourself During Finals Week!
As finals week approaches, the Wheaton Wire encourages you to take some time for yourself. Giving your brain a rest is just as important as your studies. Here are some tips for practicing self-care during a most likely stressful week. Tip…
The Making of a Poetry Festival
The Many Voices, Many American Poetries Festival took place this past weekend, marking the first event of its kind on Wheaton’s campus. The festival included round table discussions held by visiting poets, a showcase that featured undergraduate students from the Boston…
Wire satire: Roary the lyon nominated for House Speaker
WASHINGTON — In a surprise move on Monday, House Republicans have nominated Wheaton College mascot Roary the Lyon as their candidate for Speaker of the House. After the ouster of now former Speaker Kevin McCarthy and the subsequent failure of both…