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Every article The Wheaton Wire has published.


Human & Chatbot: Wheaton College Uses Both to Draw in Donations

ByLogan MarkwellFeb 18, 2026
Human & Chatbot: Wheaton College Uses Both to Draw in Donations

Wheaton will begin its pilot program of an A.I. chatbot named Sarah to help maintain alumni and donor relationships, said an announcement on LinkedIn from…

The Closure of the Wheaton Archives

ByGrayce HoweOct 29, 2025
The Closure of the Wheaton Archives

Pieces of the College’s History Sit in Silence Nestled in the basement of Madeleine Clark Wallace Library lives the Marion B. Gebbie Archives and Special…

Reclaiming AI for the Humanities

ByLogan MarkwellOct 29, 2025
Reclaiming AI for the Humanities

Joerg Blumtritt, Professor of Practice for Digital Media and Communications, is currently in charge of the Wheaton Institute for Interdisciplinary Humanities (WIIH). The WIIH is…

Trustees Luncheon Communication Frustrates Students

ByGrayce HoweOct 29, 2025

On Friday, Oct. 17, Wheaton College hosted its annual Board of Trustees luncheon. The previous Friday, on Oct.10, many students received invitations to the event,…

Midnight Ramblings: A Case for Xianxia

ByKhushi ParikhOct 29, 2025

Set in pseudo-historic China—think Journey to the West, but with more swords and far fewer monkeys—xianxia, literally “immortal heroes,” is a fantastical roast of social,…

Letter from the Editor

Dear Wheaton, It is now far colder than it was when I wrote to you last. We are past midterm season, officially done with over…

Arts in Ireland and Norton

BywheatonwireOct 29, 2025
Arts in Ireland and Norton

Students enrolled in Wheaton’s “Arts in Ireland” program over this past summer received recognition on Friday, Oct. 17, during an hour long showcase in the…

The Unfiltered Transcript

The Unfiltered Transcript

Juggling assignments, sports, and work can be a daunting enough challenge without the additional task of checking the news. I have compiled some of the…

Sports Recap: Men’s, Women’s Soccer Off to Hot Starts

ByJonathan QuailOct 1, 2025
Sports Recap: Men’s, Women’s Soccer Off to Hot Starts

As September wraps up and we move into October, the Wheaton College soccer program is heating up. The men’s soccer team has achieved an impressive…

Watson and Fulbright Programs: Budget Cuts to State Department Threaten Latter

ByClaire MartinOct 1, 2025
Watson and Fulbright Programs: Budget Cuts to State Department Threaten Latter

When walking into Balfour-Hood, one may notice the blue panels hanging on the balcony above the Atrium. These are lists of names of both current…

Hungry Lyons Without a Home: Theme House Faces Uncertain Future

ByDevin KwarulaOct 1, 2025
Hungry Lyons Without a Home: Theme House Faces Uncertain Future

Wheaton College is known for its campus, community, and academics. One of the most defining characteristics of this institution is its long lasting tradition of…

New Exhibit on Display at Beard and Weil Galleries: CTRL + DELETE

ByAnnalise LayngOct 1, 2025

Censorship has been a long and winding process within American literature, dating back to the 1900s and earlier, with restrictions on publications from new American…

The Marshall Center: Inclusive For All

ByLilly MartinezOct 1, 2025
The Marshall Center: Inclusive For All

The Marshall Center, now operated from the basement of Cole Memorial Chapel, strives to foster an informative and inclusive environment on campus, uplifting and supporting…

The Trump Administration’s Presence at Charlie Kirk’s Memorial Was Not to Honor Him

ByKevin RourkeOct 1, 2025
The Trump Administration’s Presence at Charlie Kirk’s Memorial Was Not to Honor Him

I’ve seen conservatives on social media, many of my age, labeling Charlie Kirk as a Christian martyr who was killed because of speaking truth to…

SGA Debuts New Transparency Initiative

BySophia CollieOct 1, 2025
SGA Debuts New Transparency Initiative

The Wheaton Student Government Association (SGA), has made a move to reopen an initiative that had been done in previous years. The SGA will open…

Letter From the Editor

I am honored to be writing a letter to you all in this capacity once more, especially in my senior year. For those unfamiliar with…