Category: News
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WheaTalks to return in March
Last March saw the debut of WheaTalks, an open speaking event for all members of the Wheaton community where students could come together and share an innovative or intriguing idea about any subject. Initiated by the Wheaton College chapter of The Roosevelt Institute, a nationwide, student-run policy think tank, the event brought students together to…
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Wheaton signs up for Google email
Acting on a plan that began in the fall of 2011, Wheaton College has made the switch to Google-hosted email and calendar services. Google’s services will replace Wheaton’s previous email software, which was licensed from Barracuda Networks, Inc. The college expects to save $15,000 to $18,000 annually as a result of the switch. Google services…
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Lyons cap emotional night with tight win vs. WPI
Last week, Emerson Gymnasium welcomed an entertaining NEWMAC battle between the Lyons and the visiting Engineers of WPI. Wheaton managed to hold on to a 34-32 win even as WPI went 13-4 during the last half. The win was highlighted by a halftime celebration of Wheaton’s female senior athletes, which included appearances by President Ronald…
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Baltimore, Beyoncé rock Super Bowl XLVII
Ray Lewis is partying all the way to retirement. The Ravens linebacker fought hard with his teammates in New Orleans Sunday evening as the Baltimore Ravens topped the San Francisco 49ers 34-31 in Super Bowl XLVII. The game featured two young quarterbacks looking to jumpstart their careers, as well as a rivalry between brother coaches…
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Student entrepreneurs give the friendship bracelet a chic makeover
On occasion, the physical manifestation of friendship is wrapped around the wrists of Wheaton students. This is especially true of Wheaton seniors Alexia Rempoutzakou ’13, Vanessa Fuchs ’13 and Alaina Raftis ’13, who have proposed a sophisticated take on the friendship bracelet. Their taste for entrepreneurship began during their sophomore year, when the three friends…
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Critical rundown: Is Hagel the best man for the job?
Editor’s Note: The below article is a succinct analysis of a variety of opinions from journalists, analysts and public officials surrounding Chuck Hagel’s nomination hearings. We have published stories like these in the past, but the inspiration for the format comes from The Week Magazine and it’s online counterpart, TheWeek.com. Former Senator Chuck Hagel, the…
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Big Event contributes to a weekend of alcohol-free fun
Music filled the air as students and Norton locals walked around Haas Athletic Center Saturday evening, enjoying snacks and taking part in the carnival attractions. Every February, the WAMs (Wheaton Athletic Mentors) sponsor a weekend of sobriety known as the Big Event. The WAMs are a leadership group of student athletes who provide a liaison…
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SGA Roast invites rare moment for public mockery
On Friday, March 30th, Wheaton’s Student Government Association (SGA) gathered together in the Loft for the annual SGA Roast.
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Ten students share their passion at first annual WheaTalks
Ten members of the Wheaton community stepped into the spotlight on Mon. March 26 at the much-anticipated WheaTalks event, sponsored by the Roosevelt Institute, TriBeta, and the Student Government Association (SGA).
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Anthropology alumni inspire interested students
Wheaton anthropology alumni and students gathered together on Thurs. Mar. 29 for the Health Careers without Borders Panel to learn more about where a major in Anthropology could take them after college.