Wheaton College’s Student Government Association (SGA) confirmed the Wheaton Leftist Union(WLU) as an SGA-recognized club following a presentation by Jonny Raymond ’21, who is in charge of Public Relations for the club. Raymond mentioned that the group hopes to “improve the lives of the student body,” as well as “uphold Leftist ideals” and that the […]
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The Diana Davis Spencer Foundation is sponsoring a Wheaton College debate series, with notable guest debaters, in conjunction with the Intercollegiate Studies Institute. The discussion topics and speakers for all of the debates are determined by a group of Wheaton student organizations, the College Conservatives, College Democrats, House of REPS, Roosevelt Institute, and the Wheaton […]
During times of distress, it is primitive to turn to media that reminds us of a simpler time. Clinical psychologist specializing in traumatic stress, Valentina Stoycheva said, “In times of trauma and overwhelming stress, it’s a natural instinct to feel nostalgic and rely on those feelings for comfort and a sense of normalcy.” In August […]
The Student Government Association decided to confirm a new feedback process for clubs at their second meeting of the school year on Nov. 30. The new feedback process was proposed by Class of 2022 Chair, Eva Danielson, who titled the program “Don’t Slack on Feedback.” The process began with a form on the Wheaton Engage […]
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The Death and Legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
The Supreme Court lost one of their most influential justices, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, on Sept. 18. Justice Ginsburg passed away at 87-years-old from metastatic cancer of the pancreas, in her home surrounded by family. As the second woman to be a Supreme Court Justice, Ginsburg has become a prominent staple in the court, both […]
Over 70 Wheaton students protested a pro-Trump rally on Oct. 9 at the Norton Common across the street from Wheaton College. The majority of the pro-Trump participants were Norton residents and residents of the surrounding areas of Mansfield and Attleboro. They waved American flags and Trump campaign signs at passing drivers. Wheaton students waved trans […]
With the ongoing effects of COVID-19 still running rampant throughout the student body at Wheaton, everything has changed. Returning students have been faced with seeing their favorite professors over Zoom rather than in class. They are unable to hang out with their friends in the same way as before and both clubs and sports have […]
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First SGA Meeting
Wheaton College’s Student Government Association (SGA) held its first meeting on Sep. 23. The meeting began with SGA President Aba Lypps ’21 covering the work that the SGA executive board had done over the summer and congratulating newly elected members. SGA advisor Nicole Lombardi spoke about the SGA’s involvement working with club leaders to ensure […]
Just over four thousand Norton residents cast their votes in the September primaries. More than two thousand voters mailed in their ballots to cast their vote, and just under two thousand voters cast their votes in-person at Norton Middle School. According to the Massachusetts Secretary of State website, 13,511 Norton residents were registered voters for […]
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Online Exercise on Campus
This information is about the fitness classes scheduled for the fall semester. All fitness classes are through Zoom at this time, so there is no equipment needed! More information can be found on the Fitness Center Website at Pappas Fitness Center. Follow along for class updates on the Wheaton Recreation Instagram account @wheatonrec. Monday 4 […]