Wire Article Archive

Every article The Wheaton Wire has published.


Rest in peace, Cowduck

wheatonwireSep 28, 2015

The recent passing of a beloved Wheaton figure has called to light many rumors that have been circulating the campus for years. Have there been…

Public Safety initiative to take effect this fall

wheatonwireSep 28, 2015

The Director of Public Safety, Chief Christopher Santiago, began the Fall semester by announcing the Department of Public Safety’s new Community Resource Officer (CRO) Program.…

Fahoum ’18: The Refugee Crisis–too little, too late

wheatonwireSep 28, 2015

Last Sunday I found myself in a very rare condition; I was sitting in front of my computer, looking at my Facebook News Feed and…

Norton slump to Boston bump

wheatonwireSep 28, 2015

Although Wheaton proves to be a socially active and eventful campus, the town of Norton can surely stifle students’ experiences here from time to time.…

With an eye to freshman year, the Wire’s senior editors reflect on hate

wheatonwireSep 28, 2015

By Taylor Matook ’16 Senior Copy Editor In my three years at Wheaton, I have seen many beautiful things such as obstacles overcome, problems solved…

Dean Young, new to Global Ed, leads largely new staff

wheatonwireSep 28, 2015

Over the summer, the Center for Global Education Office faced the departure of Interim Dean, Mark Hosely; Assistant Director of International and Intercultural Programs, Kelsey…

The struggles of being an international student

wheatonwireSep 28, 2015
The struggles of being an international student

On this beautiful fall day, Wheaton saw an influx of parents, siblings, babies and pets for Family Weekend. Witnessing these smiling faces and general merriment,…

In new dining plans, a continuing discussion on Wheaton’s campus

wheatonwireSep 28, 2015
In new dining plans, a continuing discussion on Wheaton’s campus

The dining hall renovations that were unveiled this year brought good changes, but also heavy criticism about the hours of operation and late night options.…

Abroad Blog #3: Nicole Labresh ’17; Denmark

wheatonwireSep 23, 2015
Abroad Blog #3: Nicole Labresh ’17; Denmark

It has been five weeks since I first touched down in Copenhagen, Denmark, nauseous, overtired, terrified, and thrilled. In those five weeks, I have seen…

SGA votes on changes to the dining plans

wheatonwireSep 23, 2015
SGA votes on changes to the dining plans

Changes to the dining plans in response to student concerns were presented to the Student Government Association yesterday. The presenters were Vice President of Finance…

Student compost initiative spreads through theme houses on campus

wheatonwireSep 22, 2015
Student compost initiative spreads through theme houses on campus

This semester, the transformation of organic waste into compost is trending on campus thanks to the collaboration of ECCO House, Outdoors House and Farm Club…

Sprinklers go off in Meadows, disrupting the residents

wheatonwireSep 21, 2015
Sprinklers go off in Meadows, disrupting the residents

An occurrence on Saturday in Meadows disrupted nearly the entire dorm. Two unidentified students, while tossing a ball around, accidentally hit a sprinkler nozzle, causing…

Abroad Blog #2: Victoria Domagalski ’17; England

wheatonwireSep 20, 2015
Abroad Blog #2: Victoria Domagalski ’17; England

I’ve only been in Brighton, England for a week, but already I can tell I’m going to love it here. From the coastal views to…

Sophomore Symposium “shows you all of the options you have”

wheatonwireSep 20, 2015

At 8:30 this morning, members of the Class of 2018 crawled out of bed and wore their best estimation of semi-formal attire in order to…

House Republicans vote to defund Planned Parenthood

wheatonwireSep 19, 2015
House Republicans vote to defund Planned Parenthood

Following a heated discussion of abortion and Planned Parenthood in Wednesday night’s GOP Presidential candidate debate, yesterday House Republicans voted in favor of defunding Planned…

Provost Linda Eisenmann announces that she will be stepping down

wheatonwireSep 17, 2015
Provost Linda Eisenmann announces that she will be stepping down

Linda Eisenmann has notified Wheaton’s administration that she will be stepping down from her position as provost at the end of the academic year, as…