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Issue #6 April 4th, 2024 Volume LVI
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Human eyes/Caged despair and ticket stubs/Many things can be wrong and more all at once/Something was made to hang/Between two windows/To gather dust/And be the object of the piece of writing that isn’t much anyway/Many…
Dune Part Two: A Generational Tour de Force
I have always had an utmost appreciation for films that facilitate meaningful conversations after viewing. Nearly all of my favorite films hold this trait. I love showing someone a film that I feel strongly about and afterward having that “what did…
Wheaton Updates Free Speech Policy After Postering
Wheaton announced changes to its postering policy on Tuesday amidst a wave of controversial and politically charged posters being put up around campus. The change in the postering policy draws attention to the question of how free expression should function on…
Lyons Comeback Falls Short, Season Ends at the Hands of Emerson
Last Tuesday night, in front of a packed Emerson Gymnasium, the men’s basketball season came to a screeching halt in the first round of the New England Women’s and Men’s Conference Championship Tournament. Despite a valiant surge with under nine to…
Dance Fest 2024: Momentum, A Major Success
Since 2012, Dance Fest has been a way for student-run organizations to show off their hard work and creativity. Students choreographed, practiced, and mastered multiple dances cooperatively. Their tireless work was obvious in the electric performances from TRYBE, Paraíso Latino, Tap…
Just For The Record: The Importance of Physical Media in the Digital Age
Located on the first floor of Balfour-Hood, tucked in between Pappas Fitness Center and the Lyon’s Den, lies The Vlad, the on-air radio studio for the Wheaton College Communications Station (WCCS). As a WCCS Executive Member and self-appointed custodian of The…
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…
The Crisis of Meaning: The Roots of Our Nihilistic Culture
Nothing we do matters. There is no hope for the future. These kinds of thoughts are especially common among Generation Z. Studies from the last decade show drastically increased rates of depression, anxiety, and suicidality. Concerns about the cost of living,…
Biden’s Political Possibilities and Predicaments
As President Biden and Donald Trump appear slated for a rematch this November, voters must decide which of these two men deserves a second term. Indeed, many voters are not looking forward to a repeat of the stress and volatility that…
WCCS Winter Playlist
By Michael Kanyongolo and John Morris To listen to more of Michael and John’s favorite music, tune in to “No Static At All” on Thursdays from 7-8 at wheatoncollgeradio.com Michael’s Winter Picks Here Comes the Moon – George Harrison If Here…