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Breaking News: Student exposed to mercury, washes chemical off in Meadows 4th floor West bathroom

Update 8:44 p.m. – Assistant News Editor Joanna Bouras wrote in a Facebook message: “A girl from a science class got mercury on her person and was washing it off in the bathroom.” Update 8:41 p.m. – Director of Public Safety Charles Furgal wrote in an email: “A student who lives in Meadows was exposed […]

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Noted economist Jeffrey Miron to lead “Problems with Prohibition” talk

On April 11, noted economist and scholar Jeffrey Miron will lead a group discussion about the state of America’s controversial War on Drugs. The talk, titled “Problems with Prohibition,” will take place in Mary Lyon Hall at 4:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Wheaton College Libertarian League, Miron’s discussion will begin with a lecture about the […]

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Club Tennis relishes first ever tournament

On March 23, the Wheaton Club Tennis team went to Harvard University for a USTA (United States Tennis Association) tennis tournament. This was the first time the Wheaton Club Tennis team went to an off-campus tournament, and it was a unique experience for all players involved. Although the team did not take home the grand […]

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In MLB, the kids are more than all-right

A strange, yet exciting phenomenon has swept Major League Baseball over the past few years. Suddenly, the superstars I grew up worshiping are aging, becoming little more than role players. Some have even retired and begun broadcasting (looking at you, Nomar). However, as strange as it is watching your childhood heroes falling off in terms […]

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Alumni showcased on Wheaton home page

 A collection of interviews and information from Wheaton alumni regarding their accomplishments and journeys post graduation, The Launch is the newest aspect of the Wheaton home page, created just a few weeks ago. Details include “stories, data, and information about post Wheaton life.” The site was put together by Wheaton’s Communication and Admissions Offices and […]

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WIIH underscores the virtues of Wheaton’s Liberal Arts education

Many students, as well as parents, are won­dering what will become of the Liberal Arts degree. Some are questioning if the benefits of a liberal arts education are still relevant in today’s changing society. Many argue that a college educa­tion should be for those focusing their pursuits in the “STEM” majors: Science, Technology, Engineering and […]

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Lecture highlights fashion and masculinity in Renaissance art

On Thurs., March 28, students, fac­ulty and members of the Wheaton Friends of Arts came to Ellison Lecture for the fifth annual Mary L. Heu­ser lecture. The topic of the evening was Professor Timothy McCall’s presentation “Brilliant Male Bodies on Display: Italian Renaissance Fashion, Ornamentation and Splendor.” Assistant Professor of Art History at Vil­lanova University […]

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Techpath lecture series reveals link between technology and liberal arts

Mon., April 1 marked the first of a lecture series entitled Techpaths, an initiative founded by Library and Information Services (LIS) to showcase the connections between technology and liberal arts. Last Monday’s speaker, Jascha Franklin-Hodge, is the Chief Technology Officer of Blue State Digital, a marketing company that helps clients create change and build relationships […]

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Spring Weekend 2013: Into the Wild

Spring Weekend is going INTO THE WILD. Get ready to unleash your inner animal for the wildest three days you’ve yet to see. The GrooveBoston Visceral Tour is coming back to Wheaton in an even bigger and more exhilarating production to once again transform Haas Field House into a club. Visceral is that instinctual reaction […]

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Wheatalks are a success

Mary-Lyon was filled to capacity Monday night at 7:30pm as students, faculty, and parents excitedly awaited the commencement of the second annual WheaTalks performance, put on by the Roosevelt Institute. WheaTalks spawned from the idea of Tedtalks, which are brief talks that get right to the point.. Adin Lenchner, now graduated wanted to create a […]