Wire Article Archive

Every article The Wheaton Wire has published.


Wheaton students discuss semesters abroad

wheatonwireFeb 10, 2015

Although going to school in small-town Norton, MA has its benefits, many students take the opportunity to leave the Wheaton bubble and study abroad for…

Committee starts work on five-year strategic plan

wheatonwireFeb 10, 2015

In October 2006, the Wheaton Board of Trustees formally endorsed ‘Wheaton 2014: Transforming Lives to Change the World’ under former president, Ronald Crutcher. As the…

Furgal departs Public Safety; reasons are still unclear

wheatonwireFeb 10, 2015

Over the winter break, Charles Furgal departed from Wheaton, vacating his position as director of Public Safety. For the time being, Jackie Michalowski will take…

Former Bryant U staffer to head Disability Services

wheatonwireFeb 10, 2015

There is a new addition to the Filene Center for Academic Advising & Career Services. Sally Riconscente is the new Associate Dean for Access Services…

McCaffrey Kenny drops the “interim,” assumes permanent Dean position

wheatonwireFeb 10, 2015

Wheaton College President Dennis Hanno announced in December that Kate McCaffrey Kenny would assume the role of Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of…

Hilton ’16 on the problematic aftermath of studying abroad

wheatonwireFeb 10, 2015

Wheaton College is a very weird place. I think we can all agree on that. It’s a wonderful, weird, very small and unique place. Coming…

Obama’s visit to Saudi Arabia sparks controversy

wheatonwireFeb 10, 2015

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama visited the Saudi Arabia capital, Riyadh, last Tuesday in order to pay his respects to the late…

Letter from the Editor

wheatonwireFeb 10, 2015

Readers, Welcome to the spring semester, where the days get warmer! That said, here’s hoping you’ve all dug yourself, your car, your illicit pets, and…

Welcome Back Whiteout

wheatonwireFeb 10, 2015
Welcome Back Whiteout

Winter storm Juno put an abrupt halt on classes and activities last week as Wheaton College students were greeted with nearly two feet of snow…

Wheaton men’s soccer host NCAA First & Second rounds

wheatonwireDec 4, 2014

For the first time in Wheaton men’s soccer program history the Lyons hosted the NCAA Tournament First & Second Rounds on Keefe Field. Three other…

Gallery fosters student collaboration, blends art and music

wheatonwireDec 4, 2014

On Wednesday, Nov. 19, the Beard and Weil Galleries reopened, introducing two new student-curated exhibitions: “Tracing the Thread” and “Goya and Beethoven: Finding a Voice…

Wheaton dancers close fall semester with rousing, moving showcase

wheatonwireDec 4, 2014

Dance Company’s end–of-the -semester performance the weekend before Thanksgiving brought a diverse range of dancing styles as well as a large amount of talent to…

Professor Beverly Clark publishes The Afterlife of Little Women

wheatonwireDec 4, 2014

Wheaton College Professor of English, Beverly Lyon Clark, has recently published The Afterlife of Little Women, a literary critique of the novel Little Women by…

With AmeriCorps position, Peltola returns to campus

wheatonwireDec 4, 2014

As a liberal arts school, it’s no secret that Wheaton’s campus is full of passionate and involved students who work alongside administration and faculty to…

Middle East Club plans for the future as awareness week generates solid turnout

wheatonwireDec 4, 2014

The Middle East Club of Wheaton College was founded from suggestion at a lunch table in 2008. Associate Professor of Political Science Alireza Shomali recounted…

Wheaton launches new funding opportunity for “winternships”

wheatonwireDec 4, 2014

The end of the semester allows us to count down the days to winter break, look forward to the holidays, and plan all of our…