Readers, Last week, the Wire dipped its toes in the waters of campus programming for the first time in (recent) memory. I was delighted to see nearly 50 people in Ellison Lecture last Wednesday, at which we hosted veteran journalists Bill Kole and Ted Nesi for a panel on contemporary dilemmas in the news media. […]
Who has over 24,000 likes on Facebook and is Wheaton-affiliated? If you guessed local celebs Cow Duck or Dennis Hanno, you’re wrong. It’s Nick Fradiani ’08, who, on April 8, became one of the final seven contestants on this season of American Idol. Fradiani has always been an active musician and often shared his talent […]
One of the most dreaded questions college students receive is the classic “So what are you doing after graduation?” Whether this question comes from professors, relatives during the holidays or from a family friend at the grocery store, it is not always easy to answer. Although many current seniors are unsure of where they’ll be […]
I had the pleasure of seeing Wheaton’s main stage theatre show, “What Happens When,” last Friday (for my full review, click here). To my astonishment, the line for tickets extended out the door of Watson Fine Arts and almost into Meneely. At no performing arts event except the Trybe Gala have I ever seen a […]
Wheaton College prides itself on its commitment to connection and community. This year, a group of dedicated students will launch a project that embodies both of these values. The newly approved Farm House, and its associated community garden, is an idea that sprouted years ago but has since grown into a campus movement, due to […]
Readers, Phew. Seized my rightful domain back from Rory after a long hard fight for the editorship last week. (That April Fool’s issue sure was fun, though. I’ve had some really great comments from many of you about it — so I’m glad we brightened your day. Now it’s back to boring old real news […]
When at the Activities Fair at the beginning of the semester, there are endless clubs and organizations to get involved with on campus. One of the most fun groups is one everyone on campus recognizes: The Dimple Divers. This improv comedy troupe is consistently entertaining, but there’s more to the group then just the surface […]
Readers, Welcome back! Here we are on the final sprint to the end of the semester. With the end of spring break came the end of Chase — at least for me. I will never sit in Chase Dining Complex again as a student (though, thanks to Dining Services, I have kept a piece of […]
Three freshmen have embraced Wheaton life and their fellow Wheaties by creating a YouTube series called the “Wheat Seat,” featuring unique aspects of Wheaton and its students. Kate McLaughlin ’18, Livie Ray ’18 and Ellie Levine ’18 came up with the idea for the “Wheat Seat” over October break. Their inspiration came from the infamous […]
You’ve seen them wandering around campus with your friends once or twice a semester. They’re usually a little dazed and confused, but pretty much always full of doe-eyed excitement. They’re the newest group of accepted and prospective Wheaton students. “Overnights are a great way for prospective students to get a feel for what it is […]