Category: Wheaton
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The Closure of the Wheaton Archives
Pieces of the College’s History Sit in Silence Nestled in the basement of Madeleine Clark Wallace Library lives the Marion B. Gebbie Archives and Special Collections, known more commonly as the Wheaton Archives. Beloved since 1980, when they were officially established, the Archives are home to Wheaton’s history, including a variety of primary sources, donated…
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Reclaiming AI for the Humanities
Joerg Blumtritt, Professor of Practice for Digital Media and Communications, is currently in charge of the Wheaton Institute for Interdisciplinary Humanities (WIIH). The WIIH is a process here at Wheaton where professors can bring ideas for the focus of a discussion series, where they can host lectures, collaborative round table, other themed events, and run…
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Trustees Luncheon Communication Frustrates Students
On Friday, Oct. 17, Wheaton College hosted its annual Board of Trustees luncheon. The previous Friday, on Oct.10, many students received invitations to the event, including GLAMs (Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museums) student Ryan White ‘27. White, along with a handful of merit-stipend students, received an email from Mark Kenyon, Director of Experiential Education and…
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Letter from the Editor
Dear Wheaton, It is now far colder than it was when I wrote to you last. We are past midterm season, officially done with over half of the semester, and I’m mourning the fact that I’ve been unsuccessful in evading the cough that has been circulating around campus. On a completely different note, I want…
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The Unfiltered Transcript
Juggling assignments, sports, and work can be a daunting enough challenge without the additional task of checking the news. I have compiled some of the most prominent news stories from the international, national, and campus spheres to keep you informed and up to date. In Wheaton news, fall break was a weekend of rain for…
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Sports Recap: Men’s, Women’s Soccer Off to Hot Starts
As September wraps up and we move into October, the Wheaton College soccer program is heating up. The men’s soccer team has achieved an impressive record of 6-0-1 with a current win streak of four games. Their season has been defined by high scoring matches, as they are averaging four goals per game. Currently 13th…
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Watson and Fulbright Programs: Budget Cuts to State Department Threaten Latter
When walking into Balfour-Hood, one may notice the blue panels hanging on the balcony above the Atrium. These are lists of names of both current and past Wheaton students who have received high scholarship honors like the Fulbright and T.J. Watson Scholarships. Established in 1946 by William J. Fulbright, the scholarship aims to foster “mutual…
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Hungry Lyons Without a Home: Theme House Faces Uncertain Future
Wheaton College is known for its campus, community, and academics. One of the most defining characteristics of this institution is its long lasting tradition of “theme houses,” dedicated to fostering a connection amongst the students who live both on and off campus through a certain theme or goal. This tradition, which has taken place at…
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New Exhibit on Display at Beard and Weil Galleries: CTRL + DELETE
Censorship has been a long and winding process within American literature, dating back to the 1900s and earlier, with restrictions on publications from new American colony leaders (William Penn promoting peace, and dissenting against England’s violent claim of Native American land) causing him to be imprisoned for his writings, up until what we see today,…
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SGA Debuts New Transparency Initiative
The Wheaton Student Government Association (SGA), has made a move to reopen an initiative that had been done in previous years. The SGA will open a Google Drive for viewing by the Wheaton community. This will include things like meeting notes, resources, and points of contact for students. This is something that had been done…