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My Salute to Emma Hayes, a Gem on and off the Pitch

Similar to your time at Wheaton, all good times do, eventually, in some way or another come to an end. Whether you like it or not. Serena Williams’ dominance in the sport of tennis did. The USWNT’s run at the pinnacle of international women’s football did. The list goes on. In this fifth month of […]

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Lyons Comeback Falls Short, Season Ends at the Hands of Emerson 

Last Tuesday night, in front of a packed Emerson Gymnasium, the men’s basketball season came to a screeching halt in the first round of the New England Women’s and Men’s Conference Championship Tournament. Despite a valiant surge with under nine to play, the No. 6 seeded Emerson College held out against the No. 3 seeded […]

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Alana Burgess’ commitment acts as the framework for one of Wheaton’s newest sports 

New is merely a synonym for exciting.  With the knowledge of a pool already a central part of campus, Wheaton Athletics expanded into a completely new aquatics sport, Water Polo. Even with small numbers on both the men’s and women’s sides at the moment, the team is led by a coach who is not afraid […]

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Bernardy is Prepared to Build on the Success of the Swim and Dive Program 

What better person to lead Wheaton swimming than someone who has been a part of the success of the past?

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Athlete Feature: Matthew Lambert

For some, running is viewed as a punishment, but to Matt Lambert ’24 it is part of who he is as a person. Since middle school, running has been part of his life and will continue to contribute in a positive and uplifting way. Track and cross country both require a lot of dedication and […]

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Athlete Feature: Isabella Barrett

Being the only diver on the Wheaton Dive team last year, Isabella “Bella” Barrett ‘24 worked tirelessly to perfect her craft in a season that only allowed her one meet. As the new dive season is underway, this year Barrett is joined by two first-year divers. Competing by her side at every meet, the addition […]

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Athlete Feature: Emma Lapreziosa

As the goalkeeper for the Wheaton field hockey team, Emma Lapreziosa ‘24, is the last line of defense for the Lyons. This may seem daunting to some, but she makes it look effortless. Even with a pandemic-filled freshman season, Lapreziosa showed out during her sophomore season and quickly became one of the conference’s best goalies. […]

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Exposé: Are Sports at Wheaton Truly Inclusive?

In the past few years, Wheaton has taken many administrative steps, which range from Diversity, Equity & Access Leadership (DEAL) initiatives to introducing new boards under the Student Government Association (SGA) umbrella, towards becoming an inclusive space for all – to the point that some might say inclusivity and diversity have become Wheaton’s USP.  However, […]

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Bridgewater State beats Wheaton in close season opener

The Wheaton Ultimate Frisbee (WULF) team lost fairly narrowly by a score of 12-15 in their season opener against Bridgewater State University (BSU). The game occured on Friday, Oct. 22 at the Diane C. Nordin field from 8 P.M. to just after 10 P.M. This game was also BSU’s first game of the season. In […]

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Men’s Soccer On a Winning Streak

The past week has proven to be phenomenal for the Lyons! The Wheaton College men’s soccer team, who are currently ranked second in the conference, have been triumphant in all of their matches this past week. There were stand-out performances from many of the players, including Wheaton’s Diego Medina ’22, who last week earned conference […]