Category: News
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The Trump Administration’s Presence at Charlie Kirk’s Memorial Was Not to Honor Him
I’ve seen conservatives on social media, many of my age, labeling Charlie Kirk as a Christian martyr who was killed because of speaking truth to power. Hook, line, and sinker, young conservatives have fallen into the authoritarian trap willingly. As MAGA mourns the death of Charlie Kirk, the Trump administration makes a daring political move….
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SGA Fall Election and Participation Statistics
With school back in session, student clubs and organizations are in full swing — including Wheaton’s Student Government Association, which recently held the 2025-26 fall election to fill open seats. Going into the election, one-third of class council roles were vacant after the spring elections. Half of the Class of 2026 seats were open, along…
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Student Employees Face Layoffs: Administration Denies Budget Cuts
Students’ voices are loud and clear about one issue this semester. The lack of student employment. Numerous students across different departments on campus have been laid off, struggled to find a job on campus, or faced significant changes regarding the student employment system at Wheaton since the beginning of this semester. The cuts to student…
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Wheaton Students Are Changing Up Holiday Culinary Norms
I had two primary sources of inspiration for writing this article. The first was a discussion I had in my Rituals of Dinner FYE (First Year Experience) with Professor Jonathan Brumberg-Kraus, about differing food rituals in general, but particularly this past week about intercultural celebrations of Thanksgiving, with viewings of the movie What’s Cooking? and…
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An Interview with All-Freshman Band Crown Chakra
Newly formed band ‘Crown Chakra’ performed as the closing act at the ‘Demon Daze Open Mic Night’ this October, taking the stage and making their debut performance in a packed, sweaty Lyon’s Den. An all-freshmen band and new to the Wheaton music scene, Crown Chakra was introduced to the crowd as a “group to watch…
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Post-Election Day ‘Politics In The Park’ Recap
Just hours after the 2024 presidential election was called, Wheaton students and staff alike gathered in the Chapel Base to process what had just happened. Part of the new ‘Politics In The Park’ event series, this dialogue was led by Coordinator Valery León Quintero and Assistant Director Amanda Napior, and geared towards giving people a…
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The Beloved Celebrity; Tito the Therapy Dog
Every Tuesday afternoon, in the shadow of Wallace Library next to the Doll House, you can find Tito the Therapy dog for ‘Tuesdays with Tito’. The beloved campus celebrity is usually around for an hour and the time shifts depending on the week. When Tito is there, students coming to or from classes or on…
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“Late Night” Changes Face Backlash
The recent changes made to Wheaton’s late-night dining option, appropriately dubbed “Late Night,” have been greeted by students with an overwhelming consensus. They hate it. In an August 2024 email sent shortly before students returned to campus, Dr. Darnell Parker, Vice President of Student Affairs, announced a series of changes to Wheaton’s dining experience. Among…
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Get Out and Vote!
A voting pin Tomorrow is Election Day! Here’s what Massachusetts residents voting in person need to know: Make sure you’re registered to vote. Can’t remember if you’re registered or not? Check your voter registration status here. Where can I vote on Election Day? Find the nearest polling place here. Check here for polling place hours. …
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The Wheaton Woods; The History and Ecology that Survives in The Wooded Area
As most college students know, college comes with enormous amounts of stress and anxiety. It can be hard to find time to cope, relax, and process these feelings. With this in mind, students at Wheaton are lucky to have the Wheaton Woods surrounding the southern side of campus. Not only is it a beautiful place…