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Issue #6 April 4th, 2024 Volume LVI
Why is Reality Television so Popular?
With The Bachelor finale just a few weeks away I feel it is important to ask, what is it about reality television that has everyone continuously tuning in ratings? Although you may not watch reality…
Wheaton’s Model UN Grows in Success
Wheaton College’s Model UN (United Nations) team took home awards in three committees participating in Harvard’s Model UN conference this past weekend. Haley Grover ’22 and Mary-Anna Sansone took home a Diplomatic Commendation award representing the Vatican City in the Legal…
Fighting for the Future: Recapping the MLK Legacy Celebration
Tuesday, Feb. 18 was a special night for the Wheaton community, as faculty, staff and students rallied together in Weber Theater at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Celebration event. Dedicated to social progress, activism and the power of our…
I Want to Believe in the Alien Research Club
Ever wondered if there is life beyond the stars? Ever seen something in the night sky you can’t quite explain? Now you can get even closer to the truth than ever before with Wheaton’s new club – the extra-terrestrial research society…
The Culture of Voting
The political climate, much like the global climate, is getting hot and heavy. The 2020 presidential election has come into full swing after the fiasco known as the Iowa caucus. Just last week, I myself drove two hours up to my…
Take a Seat
Dear Payce, Every time I am in the lab I want to cause chaos and I don’t give a damn. How do I stop myself from mouth pipetting and climbing in the hoods? How do I resist eating the media just…
Let’s Talk about Tik Tok
What is the newly popularized app TikTok and where exactly did it come from? More importantly, what makes this app so popular? When defining the app in a simplified way, TikTok is a social media platform used for sharing videos, however,…
Emily Gray: Art and Inspiration
Emily Gray ‘22 courts intention. Creativity weaves itself through her life, manifesting itself in the art she creates and the stories her art tells. She is constantly creating—curating playlists, writing poetry, constructing outfits, creating jewelry, producing films, down to classic visual…
Synchronized Swim Team Dazzles in Home Opener
The synchronised swimming team had their first home meet recently where they mesmerized the audience with their strong technique and graceful movements. The sport has always been a part of Wheaton’s history, with every team placing no less than 10th position…
Mike Monello’s Secrets of Storytelling
A great benefit of being a Wheaton student is getting the opportunity to hear lectures from brilliant minds across myriad fields and disciplines. One such event took place on Wednesday, February 5th, in the Old Science Center’s Hindle Auditorium featuring Mike…