Wire Article Archive

Every article The Wheaton Wire has published.


Multicultural Showcase to Celebrate Diversity

wheatonwireMar 1, 2016

‘Multicultural Showcase’ is a new event at Wheaton that intends to celebrate diversity on campus. It will take place on March 4 in Balfour from…

Faculty Forum Discusses Managing Difficult Discussions in the Classroom

wheatonwireMar 1, 2016

Wheaton faculty members met in Mary Lyon Hall on February 19 to discuss their role in managing and facilitating difficult discussions in the classroom. This…

“Elect Her” encourages more women in student government

wheatonwireMar 1, 2016

Founded by Running Start and the American Association of University Women (AAUW), “Elect Her” is a program that encourages and trains college women to run…

Kanye West’s Pablo falls short of expectations

wheatonwireMar 1, 2016

Despite his controversial fame, it is hard to deny that Kanye West, best known for songs like “Gold Digger” and “Stronger,” is a musical force…

Playlist: Feminist Basement Show

wheatonwireMar 1, 2016

“Raising the Skate” – Speedy Ortiz Speedy Ortiz is a rock outfit from Northampton, Mass. fronted by Sadie Dupuis. They’ve recently made news for their…

Prospective students get a taste of Wheaton culture

wheatonwireMar 1, 2016

If you noticed a recent influx of confused, wide-eyed youths around campus, worry not; this is no munchkin invasion, nor have new freshmen just spawned…

Katherine Mooney ‘17 Cooks Award Winning Chili

wheatonwireMar 1, 2016

This past October, Programming Council hosted a Chili Cook-Off. The competitors each cooked a batch of chili using the recipe of their choice, and the…

Entrepreneurship Club gets approved and sparks innovation

wheatonwireMar 1, 2016

A few weeks ago, Wheaton’s newest club was approved by the Student Government Association. Entrepreneurship Club, a club aimed at sparking innovation and discussion about…

Carol finds success despite Best Picture loss

wheatonwireMar 1, 2016

The film Carol, directed by Todd Haynes,was opened in limited released last November and received some of the best reviews in 2015. Carol received ratings…

Counseling center offers variety of support groups based on student need

wheatonwireFeb 25, 2016

This semester, the counseling center is offering three groups in order to facilitate the needs of students on campus. The ‘Grief Support Group’ will help…

Theories of the Earth exhibit opens to students

wheatonwireFeb 25, 2016

Theories of the Earth is described as a dynamic exhibition of sculptures, drawings and installations by artists Lauren Fensterstock and Beth Lipman. The display, funded…

Destructive Habits: Reflecting on Wildlife Tourism

wheatonwireFeb 25, 2016

Wildlife tourism and watching has had an adverse effect on breeding, animals’ habitats and their behavior, as well. In some cases, just the mere presence…

The final straw: Donald Trump vs. the Pope

wheatonwireFeb 25, 2016

Last Thursday, Pope Francis questioned Donald J. Trump’s faith, suggesting that “A person who thinks only about building walls, wherever they may be, and not…

HNMUN: A crash course in diplomacy

wheatonwireFeb 25, 2016

Wheaton’s Model United Nations team (MUN) a club dedicated to replicating the experience of the United Nations, recently attended Harvard National MUN in Boston. The…

Kendrick Lamar takes the Grammys by storm

wheatonwireFeb 25, 2016

This past Monday, the biggest names in music gathered under the Staples Center roof in Los Angeles for what is arguably the biggest night in the…

Beyoncé: The Real MVP

wheatonwireFeb 25, 2016

We all probably remember when Beyoncé released her surprise album, “Beyoncé,” back in 2013. As it turns out, Beyoncé is full of surprises. This past…