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DanceFest ‘unleashes’ Student Talent: First Two Performances Completely Sell Out

ByClaire Martin '28Mar 22, 2026
DanceFest ‘unleashes’ Student Talent: First Two Performances Completely Sell Out

DanceFest 2026 took off with a bang as the threenight showcase completely sold out its first two nights of performances in the Weber Theatre on…

Letter From the Editor

ByKhushi Parikh '26Mar 22, 2026

Dear Wheaton, For six days, we experienced a rare collective pause on campus. Classes moved online, meetings vanished, and the most pressing question shifted from…

SGA Changes GPA Requirements For Participation

ByYasmine Aguilar '29Mar 22, 2026

Wheaton’s Student Government Association (SGA) changed GPA requirements for participation to ensure that members meet certain academic standards on campus. In January 2026, Rory Flynn…

The Graduation Forecast

ByKhushi Parikh '26Mar 22, 2026

How climate risk and rising premiums are redefining post-grad life Last week, the paths of Wheaton College disappeared beneath nearly 32 inches of snow as…

The Unfiltered Transcript

The Unfiltered Transcript

Extreme weather is hitting campus once again, coming out to well over 4 feet of snowfall, coupled with extreme wind gusts. The storm started late…

Battle of the Bands Returns to the Lyon’s Den

Battle of the Bands Returns to the Lyon’s Den

Wheaton’s annual Battle of the Bands opened up in the Lyon’s Den on Saturday Feb. 21, hosting some of the best bands on campus in…

Spring 2026 Elections: What You Need to Know

BywheatonwireMar 22, 2026

The election season for the Student Government Association is officially underway and candidates must attend at least one information session in order to run for…

A Roaring Start to the Lunar New Year

ByKhushi Parikh '26Mar 22, 2026
A Roaring Start to the Lunar New Year

On Feb. 20, 2026, the East Asian Student Association (EASA) welcomed students, staff, and faculty alike with red envelopes as they trickled into Emerson Dining…

Graduation Bucketlist (50 Things to do Before You Graduate)

Graduation Bucketlist (50 Things to do Before You Graduate)

It has been brought to our attention by Mairi Travis ’26 that our current list of 50 things to do before you graduate has become…

New and Established Bands Gear Up for Battle of the Bands

ByOlivia SarasFeb 18, 2026
New and Established Bands Gear Up for Battle of the Bands

The art community at Wheaton features a diverse and unique mix of student organizations. On-campus student bands hold an influential place in this vibrant scene,…

Sights and Sounds: Super Bowl LX in the Lyons Den

ByJonathan PurvisFeb 18, 2026
Sights and Sounds: Super Bowl LX in the Lyons Den

Where were you for the Super Bowl this year? The New England Patriots made their return to the biggest sporting event of the year after…

Letter From the Editor

ByMoira SankeyFeb 18, 2026

Hello, Wheaton! It’s been a cold winter so far, and in my four years here in the oh-so-lovely town of Norton, MA, I don’t think…

Managed Realities and Resistance

ByKhushi Parikh '26Feb 18, 2026

Column: World Affairs, Student Stakes Inspired by Václav Havel’s (1978) theory on ‘living within the lie,’ this column examines how contemporary media and information systems—shaped…

The Unfiltered Transcript

The Unfiltered Transcript

Welcome back Lyons! The year and the semester are off to a hectic start with lots of news and campus events, so gear up and…

Professor Ted Nesi Returns for 12th Year of Teaching Spring Semester Journalism Course

ByClaire Martin '28Feb 18, 2026
Professor Ted Nesi Returns for 12th Year of Teaching Spring Semester Journalism Course

Professor Ted Nesi returned to his classroom in Knapton to begin his 12th year teaching his signature journalism course at his alma mater. “It’s very…

Wheaton Men’s Volleyball Plays First Ever Home Game

ByGrayce Howe '29Feb 18, 2026
Wheaton Men’s Volleyball Plays First Ever Home Game

The Wheaton Men’s Volleyball Team played their first ever home game on Jan. 27 against Emmanuel College in Haas Athletic Field House. Despite going co-ed…