Wire Article Archive

Every article The Wheaton Wire has published.


Critical rundown: Is Hagel the best man for the job?

wheatonwireFeb 19, 2013

Editor’s Note: The below article is a succinct analysis of a variety of opinions from journalists, analysts and public officials surrounding Chuck Hagel’s nomination hearings.…

Jencunas ’14: My Super Bowl feud with Saints fans

wheatonwireFeb 19, 2013

I always thought my first Internet controversy would be about one of my political columns. I was wrong, and have apparently earned the enmity of…

Letter from the Editor, Week 1 Spring 2013

wheatonwireFeb 19, 2013

Here’s a case for print media for you: the world is a scary place. Don’t believe me? Consider the following. Nowadays, you’re probably less likely…

Big Event contributes to a weekend of alcohol-free fun

wheatonwireFeb 19, 2013
Big Event contributes to a weekend of alcohol-free fun

Defender Zone provided students a heavily padded jousting arena, while the Dodgeball Tournament (above right) filled Friday night with raucous fun.…

SGA Roast invites rare moment for public mockery

wheatonwireApr 11, 2012

On Friday, March 30th, Wheaton’s Student Government Association (SGA) gathered together in the Loft for the annual SGA Roast. The hard working members of the…

Ten students share their passion at first annual WheaTalks

wheatonwireApr 11, 2012

Ten members of the Wheaton community stepped into the spotlight on Mon. March 26 at the much-anticipated WheaTalks event, sponsored by the Roosevelt Institute, TriBeta,…

Anthropology alumni inspire interested students

wheatonwireApr 11, 2012

Wheaton anthropology alumni and students gathered together on Thurs. Mar. 29 for the Health Careers without Borders Panel to learn more about where a major…

Goldberg ’12 and Mercado ’12 win Watson Fellowships

wheatonwireApr 11, 2012

This year, a passion to go global has given Wheaton College two more students with national awards. Selected from 700 candidates and 147 finalists, Adam…

Habitat for Humanity travels to Dade City, FL

wheatonwireApr 11, 2012

Over the course of spring break, nine students from Wheaton College traveled to Dade City, Fla. in order to work with Habitat for Humanity. As…

Oscar-winner Alexander Payne comes to Wheaton

wheatonwireApr 11, 2012

Award-winning director Alexander Payne visited Wheaton College on Thurs. April 5 for an open-to-the-public Q&A session after the screening of his 2004 film, “Sideways.”  He…

Jenny Brum ’12 brings Clue to Wheaton

wheatonwireApr 11, 2012

Last weekend, Jenny Brum ’12 publicly premiered her adaptation of the classic board game-inspired film “Clue.” Students turned Emerson dining hall into a large mansion…

Top five must-haves for Spring 2012

wheatonwireApr 11, 2012

As each passing day gets longer and warmer, we trade in our sweaters and jackets for dresses and shorts.  Looking through our tired clothes from…

Colburn ’12 helps lead Women’s Lacrosse Team

wheatonwireApr 11, 2012

The Lyon’s Women Lacrosse has been looking good this season. With a six game winning streak solidified on April 7 against Mount Holyoke, nothing is…

Boston Celtics surging as NBA season begins final stretch

wheatonwireApr 11, 2012

As the NBA trade deadline approached in the middle of March, the Boston Celtics refused to accept any offer that wasn’t clearly in their favor.…

Boston Bruins Have Their Big Break in the Playoffs

wheatonwireApr 11, 2012

The Boston Bruins begin their quest to defend their Stanley Cup championship last year with a fresh postseason which began last week when they started…

Dell’Aira ’12 wins NEWMAC track and field honor

wheatonwireApr 11, 2012

Ashley Dell’Aira has always demonstrated as a member of the women’s track and field team that her ability to jump is off the charts. Time…