Every semester, SHAG (Sexual Health Advocates Group) at Wheaton hosts Sex Week, a week of events that create a different outlook and spark new types of conversations about sex. Last week marked the group’s latest effort. “Sex Week is a way to create awareness, discussion, and enthusiasm for sexual health and topics regarding consent and […]
From Feb. 27 to April 10, the Beard and Weil Galleries in Watson Fine Arts are hosting the “2015 Wheaton Biennial: Photography Beyond the Frame.” The exhibition features the innovative works of many modern American artists who transcend the limits of photography by using various media outlets. Showcasing various artworks with vibrant colors and interesting […]
This Wednesday, March 18, marks the 25th anniversary of one of the largest art heists in American history. Nearly 25 years ago, two men broke into the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston and stole over a dozen masterpieces, including works by Vermeer and Rembrandt valued at approximately $500 million. There have been thousands of […]
On Feb. 24th and 25th, Tennessee Williams’s The Glass Menagerie was brought to life on Wheaton’s campus, courtesy of Roxbury Repertory Theatre. The show left me, and many others, less than thrilled. A few loved it, some hated it, and most were just confused. The acting was not very good, and many of the artistic […]
On Feb. 19, some of Wheaton’s aspiring poets were fortunate enough to have the opportunity to hear readings by the distinguished poet and writer, Mira Rosenthal. Her visit was courtesy of the Evelyn Danzig Haas ’39 Visiting Artists Program, which brings various artists to campus every year, including musicians, visual artists, writers, and dancers. Rosenthal […]
Feb. 19–22 marked an exciting weekend for dance at Wheaton as the Annual Festival of Dance and TRYBE Gala brought together Wheaton’s best dance groups to perform in Weber Theatre. TRYBE, Tap Out Loud, and Paraiso Latino were the main groups featured, but the shows had guest performances from groups such as the Lymin’ Lyons, […]
Love and improv comedy were in the air on the night of Feb. 12, as the Dimple Divers embarked on a quest to find the meaning of true love in their annual Valentine’s Day show in Emerson Dining Hall. The Dimple Divers are known for being Wheaton’s best (and only) improv group. They hold a […]
The chapel was the place to be on Valentine’s Day as students gathered to witness the crowning of this year’s Mr. Wheaton. The chapel was beautifully decorated for the occasion and the crowd was very festive. The pageant began with a catwalk and each of the ten contestants was given the opportunity to show the […]
Despite freezing temperatures, Wheaton students crowded into Mary Lyon last Friday night dressed in formal attire for The Fanciest Show. Featuring a variety of bands and performers from the Wheaton music community, The Fanciest Show showcased the talents of the Wheaton Music Co-Op. Students milled around and chatted casually as the evening kicked off, sampling […]
Dance performances kick off Arts at Wheaton’s spring 2015 lineup this weekend with the annual Trybe Gala and the 2015 Dance Festival. The annual Trybe Gala will kick off the semester this week on Feb. 19, 21, and 22, featuring a wide variety of dances from West African Hip Hop to Bollywood. In addition, the […]