Wire Article Archive

Every article The Wheaton Wire has published.


An Open Letter to Those Worrying

Andrew SchofieldNov 9, 2016
An Open Letter to Those Worrying

In accordance with the final result of this election my anxiety along side many other Americans, and individuals worldwide, has heightened. As we approach the…

Update: Early voting in Nevada sparks lawsuit from Trump campaign

Andrew SchofieldNov 8, 2016
Update: Early voting in Nevada sparks lawsuit from Trump campaign

The Trump campaign has lodged complaints against the state of Nevada, a key battleground state that could swing either in favor of Trump or Clinton…

Hillary Clinton casts historical vote for POTUS election

Andrew SchofieldNov 8, 2016

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton was met by a resounding audience this morning as she arrived at her polling place in Chappaqua, N.Y. “It’s a…

FURU: Something Wicked this Way Comes

Andrew SchofieldOct 28, 2016

Wendell’s is something spooky….but not in a good way. Wendell’s is located on 30 West Main Street less than half a mile away from campus.…

“Community Conversation” discusses role of colleges in racial crisis

Andrew SchofieldOct 27, 2016

A panel of faculty members and Wheaton staff hosted the first of several “Community Conversations” on Sept. 27 in Mary Lyon. The panel discussion, “The…

Abroad Blog: Eryn Hoang ’18, Paris

Andrew SchofieldOct 21, 2016
Abroad Blog: Eryn Hoang ’18, Paris

Rewind two years to fall 2014. Eryn Hoang is a first-year at Wheaton College. Having left Boston before starting middle school, she comes from a…

Abroad Blog: Elizabeth Crowley ’18, Denmark

Andrew SchofieldOct 9, 2016
Abroad Blog: Elizabeth Crowley ’18, Denmark

I’ve been living in Copenhagen, Denmark for almost two months now, and I was not expecting it to feel this normal. I haven’t been hit…

Women’s soccer team disappointed as winning streak comes to an end

Audrey DuboisOct 6, 2016
Women’s soccer team disappointed as winning streak comes to an end

The Wheaton women’s soccer team fell 1-0 to Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) on Saturday, Sept. 24. The loss was the Lyon’s first defeat of the…

Boston Red Sox clinch AL East title, could head for World Series win

Audrey DuboisOct 6, 2016

The Boston Red Sox recently clinched the AL East title after back-to-back disappointing seasons. The team had a dynamic offense all year long, which was…

Alumni artwork takes over Meneely’s first floor

Audrey DuboisOct 6, 2016

Alumni artwork is currently being displayed outside of the studios on the first floor of Meneely Hall. The featured artists include Ellen Llewellyn ’04, Cynthia…

Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike to debut on mainstage

Audrey DuboisOct 6, 2016
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike to debut on mainstage

Sometimes, all you need is a striptease, teacups and a good fairytale. In “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” by Christopher Durang, this is…

An Evening of George Gershwin

Audrey DuboisOct 6, 2016
An Evening of George Gershwin

An Evening of Gershwin, hosted by Brad Conner and Ben Sears, recounted the tale of George Gershwin’s rise to fame, his exploration of music, and…

Provost Renee White to use social justice in her administrative role on campus

Audrey DuboisOct 6, 2016
Provost Renee White to use social justice in her administrative role on campus

Renee White, the new Provost at Wheaton, has an office that looks out at the Dimple. She’s been working in higher education for her entire…

Coffee with…Judy Purdy

Audrey DuboisOct 6, 2016
Coffee with…Judy Purdy

Judy Purdy, the Director of Admission, has been working at Wheaton for 34 years. Purdy said she tackles the big picture of the Wheaton admissions…

SGA Elections Bring New Ideas and Leaders for Class of 2020

Audrey DuboisOct 6, 2016

Last week, the largest ever class of freshmen to walk the Wheaton campus elected Shamar Mahon ‘20 as its president to lead the charge into…

Obama’s First Presidential Veto Override

Audrey DuboisOct 6, 2016
Obama’s First Presidential Veto Override

Congress overrode President Obama’s veto concerning a bill that would allow the families of victims of terrorism to sue foreign governments last Wednesday. The first…