I had two primary sources of inspiration for writing this article. The first was a discussion I had in my Rituals of Dinner FYE (First Year Experience) with Professor Jonathan Brumberg-Kraus, about differing food rituals in general, but particularly this past week about intercultural celebrations of Thanksgiving, with viewings of the movie What’s Cooking? and […]
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Newly formed band ‘Crown Chakra’ performed as the closing act at the ‘Demon Daze Open Mic Night’ this October, taking the stage and making their debut performance in a packed, sweaty Lyon’s Den. An all-freshmen band and new to the Wheaton music scene, Crown Chakra was introduced to the crowd as a “group to watch […]
Just hours after the 2024 presidential election was called, Wheaton students and staff alike gathered in the Chapel Base to process what had just happened. Part of the new ‘Politics In The Park’ event series, this dialogue was led by Coordinator Valery León Quintero and Assistant Director Amanda Napior, and geared towards giving people a […]
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The Beloved Celebrity; Tito the Therapy Dog
Every Tuesday afternoon, in the shadow of Wallace Library next to the Doll House, you can find Tito the Therapy dog for ‘Tuesdays with Tito’. The beloved campus celebrity is usually around for an hour and the time shifts depending on the week. When Tito is there, students coming to or from classes or on […]
The recent changes made to Wheaton’s late-night dining option, appropriately dubbed “Late Night,” have been greeted by students with an overwhelming consensus. They hate it. In an August 2024 email sent shortly before students returned to campus, Dr. Darnell Parker, Vice President of Student Affairs, announced a series of changes to Wheaton’s dining experience. Among […]
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Get Out and Vote!
A voting pin Tomorrow is Election Day! Here’s what Massachusetts residents voting in person need to know: Make sure you’re registered to vote. Can’t remember if you’re registered or not? Check your voter registration status here. Where can I vote on Election Day? Find the nearest polling place here. Check here for polling place hours. […]
As most college students know, college comes with enormous amounts of stress and anxiety. It can be hard to find time to cope, relax, and process these feelings. With this in mind, students at Wheaton are lucky to have the Wheaton Woods surrounding the southern side of campus. Not only is it a beautiful place […]
In September 2024, videos of a baby pygmy hippopotamus named ‘Moo Deng’ started going viral all across the internet- but just who is this sensation? Moo Deng was born on July 10, 2024, in the Khao Kheow Zoo in Thailand, and is currently living in an enclosure with her mother and two sisters. After her […]
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The Hidden Gem Of Wheaton College’s Campus
Tucked away in the divider hallway between the library and the Discovery Center lies a relic of the past that is often overlooked by Wheaton students. As people meander to and from class, they walk right past decade-old computers that are still functioning, and retro video game emulators that can run dozens of classic titles. […]
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Dean Irish is Here to Help
Zachary Irish has added an updated title to his desk as the new “Dean of Students” at Wheaton College, effective this fall 2024 semester. Dean Zach Irish (from Wheaton College MA website) After coming to Wheaton in 2019, Dean Irish was appointed “Interim Vice President Dean of Students” for 21 months, until the arrival of […]