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Beard and Weil Galleries tackle difficult subject

Beard and Weil galleries in the Watson Fine Arts Center are currently home to three exhibitions entitled “Unsettled: One Hundred Years of War and Resistance,” “Johannesburg in Print” and “The Planetarium of Black Indian Constellations.”  Each exhibit tells a historical story or takes a stance on a current social issue through the use of diverse […]

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Speak About It speaks loudly

“Hey Cayla, I have a guinea pig.  Wanna go feed it?” This question is just one of the many examples of how to intervene as an active bystander in potentially dangerous situations.  Monday night five members of the Speak About It team took to the Weber Theater stage to give a humorous and informative performance about the realities of […]

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The Blend will release an album for the first time

The Blend is the youngest and only co-ed a capella group on Wheaton’s campus. Unlike the Whims or Wheatones, who have up to eighty years of alumni and experience as an acapella group, as well as the Gentlemen Callers who have twenty-five years, The Blend was established only ten years ago, with no alums over […]

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Ahmed ’16 “Netflix and Chill” playlist

  So Below – “Drift” “Drift” is New Zealander So Below’s debut, and she crafts a song that delivers both on luxurious electropop and a growing sense of disquiet and uneasiness. It’s good for when you want to Mulholland Drive and chill.   Phantogram – “Black Out Days (Future Islands Remix)” The original song is […]

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Abroad Arts and Culture

Abroad Blog #3: Nicole Labresh ’17; Denmark

It has been five weeks since I first touched down in Copenhagen, Denmark, nauseous, overtired, terrified, and thrilled. In those five weeks, I have seen the highlights of the city, spent a few days in western Denmark on a whirlwind tour of psychology in the welfare state, and… what else? Oh, classes. Right, those are […]

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Abroad Blog #2: Victoria Domagalski ’17; England

I’ve only been in Brighton, England for a week, but already I can tell I’m going to love it here. From the coastal views to the quaint shops and cafes to the ever-exciting nightlife, Brighton has something for everyone. With London being only an hour away I’m sure I’ll be visiting often. As one might […]

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Abroad Blog #1: Sam Hickson ’17; Spain

The biggest, fattest “¿¿hola, qué tal??” from Granada, Spain! I have been in Granada, Spain for my semester abroad for a total of two weeks now. In this short amount of time, we’ve already completed multiple excursions and trips in and around Granada’s center. Everyone that I’ve met so far, both students and professors through […]

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Students on campus celebrate Rosh Hashanah this weekend

The Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah took place today and the Jewish community of Wheaton has planned some unifying services to help celebrate the Jewish New Year. The group Hillel, along with other students on campus, either attended a service tonight at 6:30 p.m. or will attend one tomorrow morning at 10 a.m. The Jewish New Year […]

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McDonald ’17: Album suggestions to get you hyped for summer fun

The Beach Boys – Greatest Hits What’s summer without The Beach Boys? This album, released in 2012, is a compilation of hits from The Beach Boys’ glory days. If you feel like listening to the sounds of the 60s then this album is for you. Including classics like Kokomo, Good Vibrations, and Don’t Worry Baby, […]

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“Working Title” showcases senior artwork

Last Thursday, April 23, Beard and Weil Galleries held a gallery opening and reception, displaying unique artworks created by senior Art majors. Seniors have been working hard all semester on these pieces as part of their Studio Art senior seminar. Their artwork represents their talent as artists and the techniques they have acquired as Art […]