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Every article The Wheaton Wire has published.


In a town hall, talk of the DOJ investigation here at Wheaton

BywheatonwireSep 30, 2015

On Sept. 15, the administration at Wheaton held a meeting open to students to discuss the details of the Department of Justice’s investigation of a…

Speak About It brings real talk about sex to Wheaton students

BywheatonwireSep 30, 2015

“We are Speak About It and we are passionate about sex!” So began a night of discourse on sex, consent and healthy relationships hosted by…

Wheaton students leave their hearts on the rink at skate night

BywheatonwireSep 30, 2015

Last Saturday, September 12, Programming Council put on its semi-annual Roller Rink event in Haas Athletic Center. Students from every grade stopped by to eat…

Don’t Panic: a new kind of advice column

BywheatonwireSep 30, 2015

What’s a good (cheap) first date that I can take my crush on? As you’ve probably gathered on your own (based on your parenthetical aside),…

Wheaton Field Hockey undefeated in non-conference play

BywheatonwireSep 30, 2015
Wheaton Field Hockey undefeated in non-conference play

Wheaton Field Hockey has had an incredible start to their 2015 season with a 5-1 record, undefeated in their first five competitions up until their…

Study Abroad Fair highlights student experiences

BywheatonwireSep 30, 2015

Each year, the Center of Global Education holds a Study Abroad Fair to showcase more than 70 study abroad programs that Wheaton and its partner…

Speak About It speaks loudly

BywheatonwireSep 30, 2015

“Hey Cayla, I have a guinea pig.  Wanna go feed it?” This question is just one of the many examples of how to intervene as…

Wheaton’s annual service weekend connects students with local communities through volunteer projects

BywheatonwireSep 30, 2015

On the weekend of September 11 and 12, Wheaton had its annual service weekend projects under the title “Wheaton Cares.” It was a success with…

RAD self-defense program kicks off at Wheaton for men

BywheatonwireSep 30, 2015

The RAD self-defense program is taught in almost all colleges and universities in the United States. In the following weeks, a number of Wheaton students…

Don’t blame the laborer: the necessity of decriminalizing prostitution

BywheatonwireSep 30, 2015

Abortion and prostitution are very similar. They both involve the separation of sex from reproductive consequences, whether by abortive or preventive methods of birth control.…

After the discovery of hate speech in Meadows West, meetings seek to continue discussion

BywheatonwireSep 30, 2015

Continuing conversation on campus about the hate flyers put up on two floors on Meadows West on September 5 have so far led to campus…

From the editor Week 2

BywheatonwireSep 30, 2015

A busy week. Nearly too busy. The Class of 2016, adjusting to their new roles as seniors, have been hit like a sledgehammer. Classes are…

Grusky gives a talk on the death of the American Dream

BywheatonwireSep 29, 2015

On Thursday, Sept. 17, sociologist David Grusky delivered a lecture entitled ‘The Death of the American Dream?’ to a full audience in the Hindle Auditorium…

The Blend will release an album for the first time

BywheatonwireSep 29, 2015

The Blend is the youngest and only co-ed a capella group on Wheaton’s campus. Unlike the Whims or Wheatones, who have up to eighty years…

Ahmed ’16 “Netflix and Chill” playlist

BywheatonwireSep 29, 2015
Ahmed ’16 “Netflix and Chill” playlist

  So Below – “Drift” “Drift” is New Zealander So Below’s debut, and she crafts a song that delivers both on luxurious electropop and a…

Yearbook continues to see a lack of staff

BywheatonwireSep 28, 2015

Years after graduation, we might pull out our yearbooks to take a sentimental journey through time, likely asking ourselves on multiple occasions as we flip…