For the past few years, Wheaton has gradually increased the number of students accepted to its incoming classes. As many students have already experienced, housing, for first year students especially, has become […]
A new chapter begins for Campaign for Cambodia
Campaign for Cambodia is one of the newest clubs on campus, yet an organization with an established history. The group was originally founded by Wheaton student Pagna Donlevy ’13, and members resided […]
Wheaton’s most famous ghosts and their grisly ends
Wheaton College was founded in 1834 and since that time has developed a supernatural lore that is close to the campus’s heart. Spooky tales of restless spirits have circulated over the years, […]
Yo-Yo Ma and The Silk Road Ensemble perform at the Chapel
The chapel is hushed, but a strange energy emits from the benches. Awestruck students turn to their peers, jaws dropping and heads shaking. Professors, parents, and alumni revel in their luck. From […]
The controversial nature of Wheaton Confess
There’s an issue on the desk in the Wire office from March 10, 1994, five months and a day before I was born. The top story in a newspaper with a broadsheet […]
Programming Council planning for Spring Weekend and dealing with fire restrictions
Though small, Wheaton’s Programming Council (PC) is one of the most important clubs on campus. The council plans major events for students and faculty, and takes on various responsibilities to bring entertainment […]
Potluck will fund refugees
As many students have heard already, especially those participating in clubs, on Oct. 19 there will be a potluck meal geared towards raising money for Syrian refugees living in a UNHCR Zaatari […]
New snacks, popularity for this year at the Lyon’s Den
On weeknights, when the Balfour Hood Café winds down and the Davis Spencer Café has already closed, or on weekends when neither café is open at all, students may feel at a […]
In Afghanistan, professor feels at home
Community, whether a neighborhood, church or even Wheaton College, serves a vital purpose in the lives of its members. Different communities can be formed not just based on geographic location, but also […]
A look into the Development Office
The process of fundraising at Wheaton is a more integral aspect of the school than many would suspect. Marjorie A. Houston, the Assistant Vice President of Advancement, and Dena Getzie, the Director […]