Category: News
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Between the Lines helps facilitate discussion on campus identities
Between The Lines,” according to Assistant Director of the Marshall Center for Intercultural Learning Kelsey Andrade, is “an intergroup dialogue program that helps students find a common ground between their experiences.” Students facilitate these weekly discussions and focus on two social identities as dialogue topics. This semester includes two dialogues, one on race and ethnicity…
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Roundtable highlights improvements in gluten-free food options
On Sept. 23, there was a gluten free roundtable discussion organized by Director of Dining Services John Bragel. In response to the needs of those who cannot consume gluten for medical reasons, the dining hall staff have been trying to find ways to improve and expand their gluten-free options. Bragel routinely conducts roundtable sessions on…
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Fox makes students stars for a day
Fox 25 broadcast its morning news from The Dimple on Friday, September 26. The station interviewed and showcased a variety of students and groups on campus from 6 to 10 in the morning. Among those interviewed were President Dennis Hanno, SGA President JP Carando ’15, SGA Vice President Alicia Alvarez ’15 and Wheaton Wire Editor-in-Chief…
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#HandsUpLetsTalk Activist Dante Barry talks police brutality, Ferguson
Dante Barry, deputy director of the Million Hoodies for Justice Movement and organizer for the Center for Media Justice, gave a talk in the Holman Room in Mary Lyon Hall on Monday, September 22. Barry described it as an “in-depth discussion on racially-motivated police brutality and what role our generation can play to stop it.”…
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Wheaton Field Hockey makes reinforcements for a bounce-back season
The Wheaton Women’s Field Hockey team has been making great strides to produce wins in a very competitive 2014 schedule. After a disappointing season in 2013, in which the Lyons finished with a 6-12 overall record, and 1-7 in NEWMAC record, they have certainly made sure to put in the work to make this season…
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Wheaton Women’s Volleyball remains ambitious in the 2014 season
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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Candidates sing, propose changes at speech night
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…
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Counseling Center offers ‘Slow Your Roll’ group session, other new options
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…
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A small school takes part in the largest climate march in history
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…
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Art Haus hosts LARP in backyard, mayhem ensues
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…