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Following the declaration of a state of emergency in Massachusetts, due to the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), all students were expected to leave campus by Sunday, March 22, at 5 p.m. While students recognized the importance of the alteration in the functioning of the college, many expressed their disappointment at having to return home. “I […]
President Hanno’s email update to students on Mar 20, 2020, included that the campus staff were working diligently to build virtual experiences and online programming to keep everyone connected through what he described as “this unprecedented time.” The Wheaton Center for Collaborative Teaching and Learning, established over a year ago, is working on offering advice […]
This past weekend, the boxing world was able to experience one of the most anticipated heavyweight fights in recent memory. After their controversial draw in Dec. 2018, Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder met once again in the boxing ring to decide who is the best heavyweight. Unlike the first fight where it ended in a […]
“Politics in the Dark” was an hour long discussion before Tuesday’s DNC Debate where students could submit their anonymous questions about 2020 candidates to a student panel. House of Reps began the night by administering The Washington Post’s “I Side With” quiz to open discussion of participant’s candidate preferences. The “I Side With” quiz and […]
If you are a baseball fan then you definitely know what has been going on with the Houston Astros this off-season, but if you don’t, they have found themselves in the biggest cheating scandal in MLB (Major Baseball League) history. Mike Fiers, who was a part of 2017 World series champions Houston Astros, publicly came […]
Wheaton College’s Model UN (United Nations) team took home awards in three committees participating in Harvard’s Model UN conference this past weekend. Haley Grover ’22 and Mary-Anna Sansone took home a Diplomatic Commendation award representing the Vatican City in the Legal Committee of the General Assembly. Amber Wright ’20 took home a Diplomatic Commendation award […]
Tuesday, Feb. 18 was a special night for the Wheaton community, as faculty, staff and students rallied together in Weber Theater at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Celebration event. Dedicated to social progress, activism and the power of our voices in the fight against oppression, the night not only retrospectively covered the King’s […]
The synchronised swimming team had their first home meet recently where they mesmerized the audience with their strong technique and graceful movements. The sport has always been a part of Wheaton’s history, with every team placing no less than 10th position in the national competition. This year, the team consists of six girls, with two […]
A great benefit of being a Wheaton student is getting the opportunity to hear lectures from brilliant minds across myriad fields and disciplines. One such event took place on Wednesday, February 5th, in the Old Science Center’s Hindle Auditorium featuring Mike Monello, producer of The Blair Witch Project and founder of the transmedia marketing company […]
The spring semester is here and with it comes fresh challenges. New classes, new clubs, and new sleeping schedules to adjust to all make these first few weeks a time of great stress, but also a time of great reflection. It’s a time to think about the lessons you learned in previous semesters and apply […]