Article Archive

Every article The Wheaton Wire has published.


An Interview with President Whelan

BywheatonwireMay 9, 2024
A photo of President Whelan.

By Emma Kiernan and Moira Sankey The end of this semester marks two years since President Michaele Whelan joined the Wheaton community, bringing with her…

SGA Crisis of Participation

ByDeren SozerApr 17, 2024
SGA Crisis of Participation

Wheaton’s Student Government Association (SGA) is currently going through a period of sparse student participation. In the most recent SGA elections held in March 2024,…

Sexual Assault Awareness Month is underway 

BywheatonwireApr 17, 2024
SAAM Calendar 2024

By Sam Ferland and Marguerite Bartlett Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) is now underway with several events and discussions taking place at Wheaton during April.…

SGA repeals ranked-choice voting after realizing it never passed

ByDeren SozerApr 5, 2024
SGA logo

In a meeting on the evening of Feb. 20, Wheaton’s Student Government Association (SGA) voted to repeal the use of ranked-choice voting in future SGA…

The Story of the American Woodcock that captured Wheaton’s Heart (or maybe just mine)

BywheatonwireApr 5, 2024

Birds About Town: an occasional column  If you have ever been out at night walking by parking lot 4 or if you are living (or…

Wheaton Alumnus Gabe Amo Elected as Rhode Island Congressman

ByDeren SozerFeb 28, 2024

Last November, a Wheaton alumnus was elected to Congress, and his name is Gabriel Amo. When longtime Congressman David Ciciline announced he would be stepping…

WCCS Winter Playlist

BywheatonwireFeb 28, 2024
WCCS Winter Playlist

A playlist for the frigid winter months at Wheaton – Brought to you by WCCS, your campus radio station. 

Taking Care of Yourself During Finals Week!

ByAmelia VerharDec 6, 2023

As finals week approaches, the Wheaton Wire encourages you to take some time for yourself. Giving your brain a rest is just as important as…

The Making of a Poetry Festival

ByAmelia VerharNov 1, 2023
The Making of a Poetry Festival

The Many Voices, Many American Poetries Festival took place this past weekend, marking the first event of its kind on Wheaton’s campus. The festival included…

Wire satire: Roary the lyon nominated for House Speaker

ByDeren SozerNov 1, 2023
Wire satire: Roary the lyon nominated for House Speaker

WASHINGTON — In a surprise move on Monday, House Republicans have nominated Wheaton College mascot Roary the Lyon as their candidate for Speaker of the…

Wheaton Weekly

ByAmelia VerharOct 18, 2023
Wheaton Weekly

Events from October 18 to Nov 1

A Lesson on Voice

ByMoira SankeyOct 18, 2023

Allow me to start by saying that I am a Digital Media and Communications major with a double minor in English and Journalism. My entire…

Shots ‘FIRE’d at Wheaton’s Freedom of Expression Policy

BywheatonwireSep 26, 2023
Shots ‘FIRE’d at Wheaton’s Freedom of Expression Policy

By Silver Melendez and Emma Kiernan This June, the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, (FIRE), published an online article attacking Wheaton’s adoption of the…

Wheaton Weekly 

ByAmelia VerharSep 26, 2023

Here’s what’s happening on campus this week!

Wheaton College Hearing Board Faces Criticism From Students

BywheatonwireMar 5, 2023

By Libertad VaughnMarch 5, 2025 The College Hearing Board (CHB), charged with addressing serious violations of the Honor Code and upholding a system of justice…

Coffee and “Tea” EVENT Saturday 3/4 11AM

BywheatonwireFeb 28, 2023
Coffee and “Tea” EVENT Saturday 3/4 11AM

Social Entrepreneurship Studio – Discovery Center This Saturday, join us to discuss “tea” and the 2 new issues of The Wire. There will be food…