As the sweltering dog days of August rolled into September, Wheaton’s volleyball team concluded an intense two week preseason routine and turned their attention to the upcoming season. “As a junior, I feel that this year is going to be the culmination of the past two years,” right side hitter Casey Hess ’16 explained. “When […]
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Teddy Roosevelt once said: “Believe you can and you’re halfway there.” The new Student Government Association (SGA) candidates, who spoke at SGA’s speech night on Tuesday, Sept. 16 in Mary Lyon Hall, know this mantra all too well. The Holman Room was filled with candidates, current SGA members, students, and Interim Vice President of Student […]
Associate Dean of Students and Director of Counseling and Health Services, Jeff Klug said that the strategic and focused restructuring of the Counseling Center would allow students to get the help that they need. One initiative brought to that cause is the organization of more group sessions like “Slow Your Roll.” Health Educator Emily Dimon […]
Wheaton participated in what was hailed as the “largest climate march in history” on Sunday, Sept. 21 in front of the United Nations Headquarters in New York City. Dan Altman ’16 and Sara Mitsinikos ’15 of Outdoors Club helped to organize Wheaton’s participation in the event. The People’s Climate March took place in response to […]
To strains of The Lord of the Rings soundtrack, two mighty troops armed to the teeth clashed in a battle for the ages in a backyard here on campus. On Saturday, Sept. 13, the House of the Living Arts, known to students as Art Haus, hosted a Live Action Role-Playing (LARP) event. There, people could […]
The log for this week can be found here: 9.6.14_9.13.14
The benefits of being involved with a club sport can be seen in many ways. From the friendships that are formed to the ability to stay involved with a sport which you love, students at Wheaton have the ability to truly enhance their college experience through club sports. Being student run organizations, supported by the […]
A new season has brought about some newly inspired confidence for the Women’s Soccer team. “We definitely want to win NEWMAC’s”, stated Goalkeeper Lauren Thacker ’16. The Junior keeper made it clear that this isn’t some pipe dream, or just a clichéd statement every player with enough media training tells the press. The team believes […]
When asked about the downsides of his new position, Associate Provost Shawn Christian quipped, “I like to wear jeans. Not wearing jeans is difficult.” Christian, a member of the Wheaton faculty for 11 years as an associate professor of English, African-American and American studies, has recently taken up a three-year term as the Associate Provost. […]
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College seeks replacement for Vasquez
Former Dean of Advising and Academic Success Alex Vasquez was recently hired as Dean of Students at Amherst College. Many students and staff members admired Dean Vasquez not only for what he did professionally, but for how he helped students and worked with staff. Questions have been raised as to who will replace Vasquez. Wheaton […]