Wire Article Archive

Every article The Wheaton Wire has published.


Grusky gives a talk on the death of the American Dream

wheatonwireSep 29, 2015

On Thursday, Sept. 17, sociologist David Grusky delivered a lecture entitled ‘The Death of the American Dream?’ to a full audience in the Hindle Auditorium…

The Blend will release an album for the first time

wheatonwireSep 29, 2015

The Blend is the youngest and only co-ed a capella group on Wheaton’s campus. Unlike the Whims or Wheatones, who have up to eighty years…

Ahmed ’16 “Netflix and Chill” playlist

wheatonwireSep 29, 2015
Ahmed ’16 “Netflix and Chill” playlist

  So Below – “Drift” “Drift” is New Zealander So Below’s debut, and she crafts a song that delivers both on luxurious electropop and a…

Yearbook continues to see a lack of staff

wheatonwireSep 28, 2015

Years after graduation, we might pull out our yearbooks to take a sentimental journey through time, likely asking ourselves on multiple occasions as we flip…

Rosa ’18: OneWheaton shows power of community

wheatonwireSep 28, 2015

This past Friday, somberly on the 14th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, a large gathering named OneWheaton took place in the Dimple so that…

Welcoming Dean White, Wheaton’s new associate dean of students

wheatonwireSep 28, 2015

The new Associate Dean of Students and Director of Student Conduct at Wheaton, Brandon White, is looking forward to working with students to resolve problems…

What’s good Miley? A Video Music Awards recap

wheatonwireSep 28, 2015

The 32nd annual MTV Video Music Awards, better known as the VMAs, was held this past weekend, showcasing the fervor and intensity of America’s best…

Applications for voluntary tour guide positions double despite lack of salary

wheatonwireSep 28, 2015

With an increase in the number of admissions, the Admissions Office made prominent changes to their Ambassador Program this past month. These included the new…

Rest in peace, Cowduck

wheatonwireSep 28, 2015

The recent passing of a beloved Wheaton figure has called to light many rumors that have been circulating the campus for years. Have there been…

Public Safety initiative to take effect this fall

wheatonwireSep 28, 2015

The Director of Public Safety, Chief Christopher Santiago, began the Fall semester by announcing the Department of Public Safety’s new Community Resource Officer (CRO) Program.…

Fahoum ’18: The Refugee Crisis–too little, too late

wheatonwireSep 28, 2015

Last Sunday I found myself in a very rare condition; I was sitting in front of my computer, looking at my Facebook News Feed and…

Norton slump to Boston bump

wheatonwireSep 28, 2015

Although Wheaton proves to be a socially active and eventful campus, the town of Norton can surely stifle students’ experiences here from time to time.…

With an eye to freshman year, the Wire’s senior editors reflect on hate

wheatonwireSep 28, 2015

By Taylor Matook ’16 Senior Copy Editor In my three years at Wheaton, I have seen many beautiful things such as obstacles overcome, problems solved…

Dean Young, new to Global Ed, leads largely new staff

wheatonwireSep 28, 2015

Over the summer, the Center for Global Education Office faced the departure of Interim Dean, Mark Hosely; Assistant Director of International and Intercultural Programs, Kelsey…

The struggles of being an international student

wheatonwireSep 28, 2015
The struggles of being an international student

On this beautiful fall day, Wheaton saw an influx of parents, siblings, babies and pets for Family Weekend. Witnessing these smiling faces and general merriment,…

In new dining plans, a continuing discussion on Wheaton’s campus

wheatonwireSep 28, 2015
In new dining plans, a continuing discussion on Wheaton’s campus

The dining hall renovations that were unveiled this year brought good changes, but also heavy criticism about the hours of operation and late night options.…