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Issue #5 February 28th, 2024
Volume LVI

SGA confirms Wheaton Leftist Union and Regalia reimbursement

Wheaton College’s Student Government Association (SGA) confirmed the Wheaton Leftist Union(WLU) as an SGA-recognized club following a presentation by Jonny Raymond ’21, who is in charge of Public Relations for the club. Raymond mentioned that…

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Horoscopes for the Week of 10/18-10/24

Source: https://astrostyle.com/learn-astrology/history-of-astrology-timeline/ Aries (March 21-April 19) Looking for a deeper connection, Aries? Try to look to friends and maybe a significant other to find that. This could just be trying to find safe ways to stay connected within your friendship or…

How many Birthdays are There in the World?

How many Birthdays are There in the World?

“Happy Birthday to you!”  Of the nine Wheaton Community members that responded to this question, five people, (56 percent), said that there are 366 birthdays, two people (22 percent), said that there are over 7.5 billion birthdays, and the remaining two…

Wheaton College Debate: Is Defunding the Police Critical to Racial Reconciliation?

Wheaton College Debate: Is Defunding the Police Critical to Racial Reconciliation?

Photo submitted by Professor Gerard Huiskamp The Diana Davis Spencer Foundation is sponsoring a Wheaton College debate series, with notable guest debaters, in conjunction with the Intercollegiate Studies Institute. The discussion topics and speakers for all of the debates are determined…

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Questioning Internalized Misogyny During the Resurgence of the Twilight Series

During times of distress, it is primitive to turn to media that reminds us of a simpler time. Clinical psychologist specializing in traumatic stress, Valentina Stoycheva said, “In times of trauma and overwhelming stress, it’s a natural instinct to feel nostalgic…

SGA Confirms New Feedback Process for Clubs

The Student Government Association decided to confirm a new feedback process for clubs at their second meeting of the school year on Nov. 30. The new feedback process was proposed by Class of 2022 Chair, Eva Danielson, who titled the program…

Class Council Interviews (2020-2021)

Class Council Interviews (2020-2021)

SGA President Aba Lypps said of the class councils, “They are where you directly vote for your peers to represent you and where you serve your peers by taking on the responsibility of making clear, direct, informed decisions on their behalf.…

Horoscopes for the Week of 10/11-10/17

Horoscopes for the Week of 10/11-10/17

Source: https://astrostyle.com/learn-astrology/history-of-astrology-timeline/ Aries (March 21 – April 19) Take time to explore your thoughts, Aries. Try to get to know yourself better when you’re alone. It may be tempting to get into some battles this week. Try to find your center…

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The Death and Legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

The Supreme Court lost one of their most influential justices, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, on Sept. 18. Justice Ginsburg passed away at 87-years-old from metastatic cancer of the pancreas, in her home surrounded by family.  As the second woman to be…

Wheaton students organize a counter-rally against Earl Sholley’s pro-Trump rally

Over 70 Wheaton students protested a pro-Trump rally on Oct. 9 at the Norton Common across the street from Wheaton College. The majority of the pro-Trump participants were Norton residents and residents of the surrounding areas of Mansfield and Attleboro. They…