Category: Student (Misc)
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Abroad Blog: Nicole Labresh ’17; Denmark
Hej again from Copenhagen! I am now halfway through my semester abroad (!!!) which means it’s midterm season. It seems strange to be talking about midterms when here I am in Europe, in case I haven’t mentioned that yet. I’ve had a lot of experiences since I last wrote that have brought both historic and…
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Bombing Syria is the way to celebrate – Happy birthday, President Putin
President Vladimir Putin is often seen on Russian television, yet in honor of his 63rd birthday and his one week bombing-Syria anniversary, President Putin was dedicated to fully celebrate and commemorate himself and his political actions by going to the extravagant extents in publicity, the arts and sports. President Putin’s lone-wolf military initiative on Syria…
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“Winter is coming, Wheaton. Be prepared.”
From extreme heat to the bitter cold, this campus experiences everything in between on the weather spectrum. Yesterday’s crisp air is going to be replaced by sun and temperatures in the seventies later this week. For those are you still acclimating to the unpredictability of New England weather, good news has arrived. Res Life just…
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Abroad Blog: Thea Ziegler ’17; South Africa
Studying abroad? Yea, it’s a little bit terrifying at first. You’re basically signing up to start over at a new university, and we all remember the first days of freshman year. Nevertheless, I’m used to traveling by myself and not knowing what exactly I’m getting myself into, so I figured studying abroad couldn’t be much…
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#IStandWithAhmed
A fourteen-year-old boy brought a homemade clock to school and hours later the Texas teen was accused of creating a hoax bomb and arrested on sight. After a brief investigation, no charges were filed and the case was closed, but it is far from being over. Naturally, much of the Muslim-American community expressed concerns and…
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Don’t blame the laborer: the necessity of decriminalizing prostitution
Abortion and prostitution are very similar. They both involve the separation of sex from reproductive consequences, whether by abortive or preventive methods of birth control. The selling of sex predates any contemporary society. For centuries, women have been involved in sex work, and for centuries those same women have employed almost any method available to…
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The struggles of being an international student
On this beautiful fall day, Wheaton saw an influx of parents, siblings, babies and pets for Family Weekend. Witnessing these smiling faces and general merriment, I felt a single metaphorical tear roll down my cold cheek. Today reminded me that my family is an ocean away, and I won’t get to see them for at…
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In new dining plans, a continuing discussion on Wheaton’s campus
The dining hall renovations that were unveiled this year brought good changes, but also heavy criticism about the hours of operation and late night options. Recently some alterations have been made to accommodate the late night snacking habits of students, and the initial result has been largely positive. Students were highly upset this year after…
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Abroad Blog #3: Nicole Labresh ’17; Denmark
It has been five weeks since I first touched down in Copenhagen, Denmark, nauseous, overtired, terrified, and thrilled. In those five weeks, I have seen the highlights of the city, spent a few days in western Denmark on a whirlwind tour of psychology in the welfare state, and… what else? Oh, classes. Right, those are…
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Abroad Blog #2: Victoria Domagalski ’17; England
I’ve only been in Brighton, England for a week, but already I can tell I’m going to love it here. From the coastal views to the quaint shops and cafes to the ever-exciting nightlife, Brighton has something for everyone. With London being only an hour away I’m sure I’ll be visiting often. As one might…