Category: News

  • Campus climate survey seeks student feedback to improve response to sexual assault

    As a part of the college’s continued efforts to address sexual assault on campus, Wheaton is currently administering its first campus climate survey. The survey asks questions about behaviors students have witnessed, and seeks to establish student familiarity with the sexual assault and misconduct policy as well as the reporting process. The deadline to complete…

  • A weekend of games for Wheaton teams

    The Wheaton Lyons have had some very strong competition this season in all sports that have competed in the spring of 2015. With seasons winding down, some teams are aiming for NEWMAC contention while others are aiming a bit further for championship seasons and NCAA Tournament runs. Potentially the most successful team at Wheaton this…

  • SWEATworking provides innovative method of networking

    One of the newest initiatives in a series of events, SWEATworking is a fresh approach to traditional networking in a stuffy formal setting. Instead, this new event series brings alumnae/i and students together through fun and physical activities like Zumba, hiking, or, in the case of SWEATworking, yoga. The second half of the program then…

  • Transgender 101 workshop hopes to raise awareness, promote inclusiveness

    SafeZone intern, Sam Hammond, directed the Transgender 101 Workshop that took place on Friday, April 10. This talk placed emphasis on how students on campus can become more inclusive and understanding of the struggles of the transgender community. “Actions that may seem small, like remembering to use someone’s preferred name or pronouns, will go a…

  • Wheaton gets green with reusable to-go containers

    In an effort for the Wheaton community to become more environmentally conscious, Emerson dining hall will be selling reusable to-go containers in collaboration with AfterTaste. The containers will be sold during Friday Farmer’s Markets in Balfour from 11-2 p.m. and Thursdays from 12:30-2:30 p.m. Containers will cost $3 and are completely BPA free according to…

  • Computer Science House holds well-received alumni talk

    On Saturday, April 11th, the Computer Science Theme House hosted their Alumni Talk in the Hindle Auditorium. This event invited recent alums to provide computer science students with some insight regarding career paths and higher education options after Wheaton. Kamran Noorian ’17 said, “During college, many students try to forecast what their life path will…

  • New club reintroduces Inter-Faith Alliance to Wheaton

    The Wheaton ‘Better Together Day’ took place on Saturday, 11th April. This day was hosted by the colleges’ Better Together club and consisted of various activities with different clubs that both students and professors could attend. Better Together is not a new club, as it was created two years ago under the title Inter-Faith Alliance….

  • Clubs, Teams, Students Join Forces in Fight Against Cancer

    On Saturday, April 11, the Wheaton’s chapter of Colleges Against Cancer held its annual Relay For Life fundraising event. While the club has not yet reached this year’s goal of $20,000, the event brought in donations and received good feedback from those who attended and walked the track. Rebecca Smith ’17 and Kaitlyn Solano ’16…

  • Wilson ’16 wins National Volleyball title while studying abroad in UK

    Junior Deirdre Wilson ’16 has won a National Volleyball title in England during her travels abroad at the University of Sussex. Wilson was one of two Sussex students who joined four other Sussex students that received sports bursaries from the University to represent the Ashcombe Volleyball Club in the Division 1 National League Tournament. On…

  • With win over Springfield, Wheaton men’s tennis scores first conference win this season

    Wheaton men’s tennis set out for their 2015 campaign after a snowy Massachusetts winter determined to not let it hold them back. The Lyons are lead by senior captain Lawrence Chan ’15, first-year Tyler Butler ’18, and a strong supporting cast of juniors: David Gassen ’16, Shreve Archer ’16, Will White ’16, Jimmy Beaton’16. After…