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Issues and controversy surround Sochi Winter Olympic

With the opening of the Winter Olympics this past weekend, everyone is talking about Sochi. The only problem? The majority of attention has not been directed towards the events, but towards the city and country hosting the games. Of course, athletes and their respective sports will soon take over the headlines, but there were numerous […]

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Public Safety Interferes at Slype Night

Music is powerful. It can heal. It can start revolutions. At Wheaton College, it can bring Public Safety. A cappella performances in Slype are a much-loved tradition here. Students gather in the archway to hear the groups’ new members make their singing debuts. However, this past Friday, Public Safety broke up the Slype, making performers […]

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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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Classes Cancelled for 1/22/2014

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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 […]