Issue #3 December 6th, 2023
Cold, Cold, Cold
Image from Pezibear via Pixabay. I think we can all agree that a few weekends ago, the nights of February third and fourth, were the coldest we’ve ever felt on campus. Whether it was traveling…
An Ode to Showcase Cinemas
When I was in high school, I had a big dream: I wanted to go to the movie theater regularly. Crazy, huh? I’m from rural Maine. Trekking to the theater was an endeavor reserved only for the biggest films that simply…
Farewell For Good: Saluting the Greatest to Ever Do It
Image from QuinceCreative via Pixabay Where do you start? I still remember running around my neighborhood in sheer joy after the game that was Super Bowl LI, celebrating a player whose legacy will last decades. The people that were able to…
Letter From the Editor (Issue #5)
As I write this Letter From The Editor at 1:12 PM on February 12th, it’s dawning on me that I’ll never spend another 1:12 PM on February 12th at Wheaton College. I graduate in just about three months. I have a…
The Attention Economy and Digital Journalism
The past few weeks have been filled with a variety of news stories with varying degrees of coverage. From the earthquakes shaking the cities of Turkey and Syria to the derailed train leaking toxic chemicals in Ohio, there has been a…
Fashion Forward: Wheaton’s Current Trends
“Fashion is the armor to survive the reality of everyday life” – Bill Cunningham The world has seen many fashion trends come and go, from the iconic Coco Chanel era to the early 2000s’ low-rise jeans and neon colors. These trends…
The Chase for Answers – What’s Going Wrong?
When I was waiting in line for my order at dinner time, the steady influx of students at Chase threw the staff member making our orders for a loop. The staff member, who requested to be anonymous, was incredibly tired, missing…
The Menu: Delicious Social Satire
When I first saw the trailer for The Menu, I felt a rush of adrenaline. I tell you this because I haven’t felt such excitement to see a movie for months now, tired of the cheesy love-triangle rom coms and meaningless…
Wheaton Fashion: A Blast To the Past
Collar Layering Three different ways to layer a collared shirt brought to you by Wheaton alumni: A vest, a soup neck sweater, and a necktie. Frances Berena McKinney ’79 Pamela Sue Hall ’78 Jean Simonian ’78 Tailored Matching Sets Clothes just…
The Wheaton Liar: A Satire Special
Every year, the Wheaton Wire goes away for a week. In its place, the untrustworthy but absolutely beloved Wheaton Liar takes its place to poke fun at anything and everything happening on campus. So, sit back and enjoy a selection of…
Count Your Lucky Stars (4/13)
I promise these will be nicer than last week’s. Aries • March 21 to April 19 Let out your frustration. But please, keep it about 50 decibels below the sound of a standard vacuum cleaner. Taurus • April 20…