Wire Article Archive

Every article The Wheaton Wire has published.


Proposed housing policy ousted after public outcry

wheatonwireFeb 20, 2012
Dean of Students Lee Williams addresses students at the Housing Fee Open Forum

The tiny campus with a thunderous voice lived up to its reputation yet again. An email sent on Thur Jan. 9 by Wheaton College President…

Wheaton students make a stand for equality at Open Housing Forum

wheatonwireFeb 19, 2012
Over 200 students eagerly attend the SGA Open Housing Forum

On Tue Feb 7, the Wheaton Housing Fee Forum took place at the Hindle Auditorium with more than 200 students in attendance.

Gluten-Free Girl: living the lifestyle

wheatonwireFeb 16, 2012
Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye

I bring forth some inspiration this semester to the gluten-free culture on campus.

Chase Hours Unlocked

wheatonwireFeb 16, 2012

Chase Dining Complex does not open until 8 a.m. during the weekdays and students who have early courses are often unable to eat before class.

Sober weekend ‘Big Event’ clashes with Superbowl

wheatonwireFeb 16, 2012
Students enjoy fun-filled activities at the Big Event carnival

On Fri. Feb. 3, while most students were getting out of their last class and beginning their weekend preparations for the Superbowl, the Wheaton’s Athletic…

Two-party system disintegrating

wheatonwireFeb 16, 2012

Even with Rick Santorum’s three-state caucus sweep last Tuesday, it still does not seem likely that we will see what is often dreamt of by…

Letter from the Editor

wheatonwireFeb 16, 2012

In this New Year I am still astonished that gay marriage is still an issue.

Admissions statistics boast big change

wheatonwireFeb 16, 2012

After many years of allowing a January enrollment option to its first year and transfer applicants, Wheaton College has begun phasing out late enrollment. Yet…

After Eleven Years, Ground Zero Revisited

wheatonwireFeb 15, 2012
Re-construction at Ground Zero drags on for years

With the recent withdrawal from Iraq, I have been thinking about the beginning of it all, the event that changed the world. As I was…

Spring sports preview of national teams

wheatonwireFeb 15, 2012
Tom Brady didn’t bring his best game to the Superbowl

Tom Brady fired deep on deep on a Hail Mary pass, seeking a prayer that could keep the Patriots away from what seemed like an…

First-Years bring “It” for Women’s Basketball

wheatonwireFeb 15, 2012
Abbie Brickley ’15

Starting in 20 out of 22 games, Women’s Basketball freshman Abbie “Brick” Brickley of Sandy, Utah is proving to be a key element in the…

The new social media craze: Pinterest

wheatonwireFeb 15, 2012
Pinterest is a new social photo sharing website.

If you love StumbleUpon and Tumblr, you’ll love Pinterest, a new social photo sharing website.

How to: Stock up on healthy food for dorm room

wheatonwireFeb 15, 2012

Let’s face it: When you first come to college, the dining seems great. But somewhere after the first semester of freshman year, dining hall food…

Scores and Schedules

wheatonwireFeb 15, 2012
Wheaton Lyons

Recent Results Women’s Basketball 2/4 Babson 79, Wheaton 54 2/8 Wellesley 47, Wheaton 42 2/11 Clark 59, Wheaton 41 Men’s Basketball 2/2 Wheaton 64, Worcester…

Symposium celebrates Anthropology and Sociology

wheatonwireFeb 15, 2012
Keynote speaker Professor William Fisher

Senior Anthropology and Sociology majors had the opportunity to present the results of their hard work and research at Wheaton College’s 30th Annual Sociology and…