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The First-year Social Disconnect

With a half-baked closure of high school and a hybrid kickoff of college life, the class of 2024 has been left socially stunted and stressed.

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Wheaton Students Share Opinions on the First Break Day of the Spring Semester

In lieu of a Spring Break for the Spring 2021 semester, Wheaton administration opted to offer students two break days, one on Mar. 10 and the second on April 30. In an email preceding the first break day, the Dean of Students office suggested that the day was intended to allow students the opportunity to […]

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Dennis Hanno’s Commencement Announcement Sparks Discussion, Hope for Class of 2021

In a recent update to the campus, President Dennis Hanno announced that a cross-campus committee had been exploring multiple options for our 2021 Commencement, with the possibility of an in-person aspect to the ceremony. The email mentioned restrictions to follow the guidance provided by the state, such as limiting attendance to two guests per student […]

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Wheaton College Admissions Office Adapts to the Spring 2021 Semester Restrictions

With the hybrid spring 2021 semester, the Admissions Office is attempting to adapt to allow prospective students to make the best possible decision while ensuring that students on campus are safe.  “The Admission Office is doing our best to offer quality, in-person tours while maintaining safety protocols. These tours do not allow outside visitors to […]

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An Introduction to SHAG!

You might have heard of the Sexual Health Advocacy Group (SHAG) as the group that gives out condoms and holds events with sex toy prizes, but we are so much more than that! SHAG is a community open to people of all identities, working to foster an open dialogue about issues of sexual health on […]

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Dennis Hanno Embracing Community and His Legacy

The campus was devastated to hear Dennis Hanno’s decision to step down as President of Wheaton College in late 2021. But instead of dwelling on Wheaton’s now anticipated loss of such an inspiring leader, I aim to shine a positive light on the subject.

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Flute Choir Adapts to the Hybrid Semester

Wheaton College’s Flute Choir recently received SGA recognition.

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Rachael Pauze Steps Into New Position

As announced to the community through Dean Irish’s Welcome Back email, Rachael Pauze, former Title IX Coordinator, will be stepping into a broader compliance position with the hiring of Caraline Moholland.

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PAC Adapts to the Hybrid Semester, Releases February Event Line-Up

Wheaton’s Programming and Activities Council (PAC) adapted quickly to the hybrid fall semester, hosting several popular events including a show put on by comedic juggler Ivan Pecel, a virtual campfire with Nic Howell and a paint night. The club recently released its line-up of events for February!  “I’m most excited about the Speed Dating event,” […]

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‘Caring, Compassionate and Appropriate Responses’: Caraline Moholland, Wheaton’s New Title IX Coordinator

Caraline Moholland recently became Wheaton College’s Title IX Coordinator and Bias Incident Response Officer. The latter is a new, formalized position that oversees the college’s response to bias incidents with a focus on increasing education and resources, as well as repairing harm.  As Title IX Coordinator, Moholland brings a history of work with student affairs […]