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Spring Weekend 2014: Out of this World

On Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Wheaton students were giddy with excitement as they traversed the campus in shorts, t-shirts, and rain jackets. Even as a steady mist fell on the Dimple, people excitedly traversed from food in Emerson, to food trucks in the field in front of the library and to the various activities […]

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The Public Safety Log from 4/21/2014 through 4/28/2014

The Public Safety Log from 4/21/2014 through 4/28/2014, courtesy of Charles Furgal, Director of Public Safety, can be found here: 04.21._04.28.14

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Better together, appreciating community at Wheaton College

To paraphrase Kid President, “What are you going to do to make Wheaton more awesome?” The Wheaton College Better Together Festival, B2G, celebrated on Thursday, April 10, proved that the Wheaton Community is only what we make it. The festival was a collaborative effort designed to bring students, faculty, staff, and local communities together to […]

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Interview with Men’s Lacrosse Patrick Crane

I had the chance to talk to Senior Long Stick Midfielder Patrick Crane’14 about Wheaton Men’s Lacrosse team’s season so far. The Lyons have gone 4-8 as of April 18th, in what’s been a season of breathtaking wins and close losses. The first part of the interview was done before the team’s game against Massachusetts Maritime […]

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Over 250 missing in South Korean ferry crisis; controversy deepens

It has only been a little over a month since the world was stunned by the disappearance of Malaysian Air Flight 370, but we’re already faced with yet another catastrophe. Last Wednesday, in a story filled with despair and controversy, a ferry carrying nearly 500 people began to sink off the coast of South Korea. […]

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Thought Leaders series continues with Mount Holyoke President

With the rising costs of higher education and an ever more competitive job market, liberal arts institutions across the country have been faced with defending the value of a liberal arts education versus vocational or focused university studies. The Wheaton community has actively been engaged and has responded to this debate through the Thought Leaders […]

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Boston Strong: A year after the Boston Marathon bombings, the city pays tribute at the 2014 race

In 2013, the Boston Marathon turned to tragedy through a heinous act of terrorism. In 2014, the race emphatically showed the world that the city is resilient and unwavering in overcoming that tragedy; that Boston is Strong. The scene at this year’s race was indubitably powerful.  According to CBS, over 36,000 runners participated in the […]

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Boy Scouts of America involved in yet another controversy

“On my honor, I will do my best, to do my duty, to God and my country, and to obey the Scout Law, to help other people at all times, to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.” That’s the Scout Oath of the Boy Scouts of America. That’s all well and good, […]

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Chance the Rapper will not perform at Spring Weekend

Editor’s Note: On April 22, Chance the Rapper’s manager Patrick Corcoran released the following: Therefore, Chance the Rapper will not be performing at Spring Weekend. Chance the Rapper (real name Chancelor Bennett) has recovered from his hospitalization on Sunday and will continue his scheduled performances on Wednesday, according to a tweet posted on his Twitter […]

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Wheaton Give & Go Yard Sale (Advertisement)

This advertisement is from the Chapel Basement. Learn more about Wheaton’s Give & Go Yard Sale here: GiveandGoAd