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Do you prefer dogs or cats?

There is a lot of controversy in the world today. So of course, I had to turn to the students of Wheaton’s campus to settle one of today’s controversial topics: canine or feline?  One of the most heated arguments I’ve ever experienced was in response to the pressing question “Which is better? Cats or dogs?” […]

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A Guide to Wheaton’s Political Clubs (Satire Piece)

Clubs have begun to get started up at Wheaton College. Clubs remain an important part of life on campus, allowing students to become connected to people who have at least one similar interest, as well as allowing the Exec Board to slightly improve their grad school applications. There are many different types of clubs at […]

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Don’t Underestimate Andrew Yang

Just under two years ago, on Nov. 6, 2017, an Asian-American entrepreneur from New York announced his bid for the presidency. His name recognition was microscopic: he was constantly coming in at one to two percent in the polls, receiving the least media coverage out of any candidate. He was also championing a radical idea: […]

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The Freshman Experience

The jump from high school to college is a big one and it brings with it many new opportunities and experiences. Wheaton College is a wonderful community with so much to offer. I interviewed fellow freshmen to see what their experience at Wheaton has been like thus far. To start, I asked the most pressing […]

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Take a break from your books, and hit the movies instead

When considering film as an educational tool, primarily the movies in question are either poorly made or uninteresting. It would appear that for every viewing of The Big Short in economics class, there are often in-class showings of myriad, mid-tier Shakespeare adaptations as well as half-hearted nature documentaries to counterbalance the rare, engaging in-class movie. […]

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How Important is the Perfect Internship?

College is expensive, though I don’t need to tell you that. In such a high-pressure environment, we are told to work hard and build up our experiences despite the little to no guarantee that any of us will be able to jump into our desired field of work. Of course, some jobs are more accessible […]

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Autism Acceptance Month and Representation on Campus

Autism Acceptance Month has recently come to a close. Autism is a neurological disability in which an individual is unable to automatically pick up on social cues. Other symptoms may include sensory sensitivities, language delay, issues with motor skills and executive functioning issues. As with all disabilities, people have stigmatisms and stereotypes for each ailment. […]

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Just Star Stuff (Issue 12)

I love tarot cards and doing readings, so for this issue, I want to give each sign a reading! Don’t @ me, this is for fun…. Scorpio | Oct. 23 to Nov. 21 Tarot Card: The Lovers Interpretation: Love is in the air! Embrace your relationships, whether that be romantic, platonic, or something in between! […]

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Sectioning of Plus Sizes

Plus size, this term is used in stores from the size 14 and up, that being said the average size of women in the United States in anywhere from 16 to 18. While I do not necessarily have a problem with the idea of plus sizes, I more have an issue about the way of […]

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The Changing Face of Mental Health on Campus

It’s that time of year again. The air is warm and the dimple has sprouted back its annual coat of green, ready for the last few weeks of the semester. For many, the yearly toll of seasonal depression is beginning to wane. I know that I, among many others are particularly glad that this year’s […]