Wire Article Archive

Every article The Wheaton Wire has published.


Diana Davis Spencer: What is Free Speech?

The name “Diana Davis Spencer” is a prominent one on campus—the cafe in the science center bears her name, as does the recently opened “Diana…

David Sach is Ready to Act as the Tone-Setter of the Wheaton Fencing Program 

David Sach is Ready to Act as the Tone-Setter of the Wheaton Fencing Program 

For most of us, including me, the extent of our knowledge of fencing begins and ends with the Olympics, and games on the Wii. Particularly…

6  Winter Break Book Recommendations 

Elsie CarsonDec 6, 2023
6  Winter Break Book Recommendations 

Monsters: A Fan’s Dilemma by Claire Dederer One of my favorite reads this year was Claire Dederer’s searching book, part memoir and part piece of…

The College Bubble: Befriend or Break? Part 4

Madison MorinDec 6, 2023

Howard Street: A Soap Opera The racing track squirmish of the 1930s was short-lived, confined to its time, and largely unknown. The soap opera that…

Actors and AI: What the end of the SAG-AFTRA Strike Means for the Television and Film Industry

Actors and AI: What the end of the SAG-AFTRA Strike Means for the Television and Film Industry

At long last, the 118 day actor’s strike has ended, following the end of the WGA writer’s strike which ended in late September. For those…

The Body Hair Assignment

Keira WhitakerDec 6, 2023

At the beginning of my Sociology 101 class on September 20th, Professor Justin Schupp introduced the Body Hair Assignment. He explained that the Body Hair…

The Football World Mourns Madeleine Cusack, a Blade Until the Very End 

The Football World Mourns Madeleine Cusack, a Blade Until the Very End 

As college students, we have our entire lives in front of us. It is both frightening and riveting at the same time.  The world is…

On This Day at Wheaton, November 1st

Rosa HericNov 1, 2023
On This Day at Wheaton, November 1st

November 1, 1970 It’s difficult to believe that October is already over — if you’re like me, you might feel like move-in day was just…

The Making of a Poetry Festival

Amelia VerharNov 1, 2023
The Making of a Poetry Festival

The Many Voices, Many American Poetries Festival took place this past weekend, marking the first event of its kind on Wheaton’s campus. The festival included…

The College Bubble Part 3: Greyhound Racing, Wheaton’s first significant Bubble Breaker

Madison MorinNov 1, 2023

When I asked long-time Norton residents about examples of past conflict between Wheaton and Norton, a few mentioned greyhound racing in the 1930s. While none…

Is Social Identity our Authentic Identity?

Emma KeirnanNov 1, 2023
Is Social Identity our Authentic Identity?

“The Social Identity Wheel worksheet is an activity that encourages students to identify social identities and reflect on the various ways those identities become visible…

Killers of the Flower Moon Review: A Masterfully Told Tragedy

Casey DruryNov 1, 2023
Killers of the Flower Moon Review: A Masterfully Told Tragedy

I was rather shocked to learn that 80 year old director Martin Scorsese had another movie set to release so soon after 2020’s “The Irishman.”…

Dining Changes Cause Concern Among Students

Joshua NangleOct 18, 2023
Dining Changes Cause Concern Among Students

Wheaton College announced on June 12, 2023 that changes had been made to the meal plans available to students. The first option was for students…

Do Wheaton College Artists Dream of Electric Sheep?

Casey DruryOct 18, 2023
Do Wheaton College Artists Dream of Electric Sheep?

A Conversation on A.I Art In the past few months, it has been nearly impossible to escape the A.I. conversation. Almost every American industry has…

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

Caden CharpentierOct 18, 2023
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…

Wheaton Weekly

Amelia VerharOct 18, 2023
Wheaton Weekly

Here’s a list of some upcoming events on campus! Wanting some extra academic support? Stop by the Academic Advising Drop-In Hours on Wednesday, October 18…