Category: News
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The empire strikes back: Yankees push for AL East Revenge
The 2013 season belonged to the Boston Red Sox. A busy winter for general manager Ben Cherington included the additions of valuable free agents like Mike Napoli and Shane Victorino, while retaining commodities such as David Ortiz. The team unexpectedly came together, rallying behind the “Boston Strong” theme and thumping the St. Louis Cardinals to…
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“If you can dodge a beer, you can dodge a ball” Behind the scenes of Wheaton’s 10th annual Big Event, an all-weekend extravaganza
Last weekend was Wheaton’s 10th annual Big Event. WAMs (Wheaton Athletic Mentors) from each varsity sport collaborated to make a fun and sober weekend on campus. Tennis WAM Lawrence Chan ‘15 said, “My favorite part of the weekend was how athletes and non-athletes joined together to have a wonderful nigh. And who doesn’t love cotton…
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Wheaton Women’s Basketball hosts Coaches vs. Cancer event
On Jan. 15, Wheaton College’s Women’s Basketball Team, ranked 22nd in the Division III poll at the time, hosted an event for Coaches vs. Cancer during their game against Smith College. The event included a raffle with a prize package that included VIP seating for the winner and a friend on the “Couch on the…
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Obama’s State of the Union: We need to do more, together
In the annual State of the Union address, held in front of members of Congress last Tuesday, President Obama urged members of both parties to work together and to regain the trust of the American people. “The question for everyone in this chamber,” said Obama, “is whether we are going to help or hinder this…
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Show you my what? Wheaton students boast entrepreneurial success with Tints
It’s safe to say the guys of Tints aren’t your average businessmen. They radiate passion and youth—as evidenced by their full-time student status and charming athletic style—capitalizing on their working knowledge of a college demographic to develop a perfectly groomed brand with Tints, LLC. Hot on the heels of Wheaton’s new Business major, Harry Bramhall…
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Walking in a Wheaton Wonderland
Below are pictures of Wheaton during winter storm Janus on the night of Tuesday, January 22, 2014. Have any pictures you’d like to add or comments on the storm? Email them to mvendituoli@gmail.com. Stay safe and warm, Wheaton!
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Women’s basketball ready for a fresh new season
On Saturday, Nov. 16, the Wheaton College women’s basketball team opens their 2013-2014 season against Lesley University. The tip-off is part of the Cheryl Warren-Powers ’95 Memorial Tournament, named after an alum that passed away last year. Head Coach Melissa Hodgdon begins her 11th season with the team, which has a new look across the…
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Men’s soccer captures NEWMAC Championship
The Wheaton College men’s soccer team captured the New England Women and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) title after defeating top seed MIT on Sunday. Fueled by a relentless defensive effort and a late second half goal by Travis Blair ’15, the Lyons avenged their 1-0 NEWMAC loss last season to MIT with a 1-0 victory…
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Port ’16: How to survive stressful times during college
This time of year it feels as though midterms have just ended, yet it is already time to start stressing about finals. Papers are being turned in, projects are wrapping up, and right after Thanksgiving break it will be time to hunker down and start cramming all over again. All of these tasks for school,…