Wire Article Archive

Every article The Wheaton Wire has published.


Jamie Washington talks on Leadership and Diversity

wheatonwireMar 29, 2016

Rev. Dr. Jamie Washington visited Wheaton to talk about Leadership and Diversity in the 21st Century.  The lively and engaging discussion took place the evening…

Multicultural Showcase Entertains and Educates

wheatonwireMar 29, 2016

Balfour Hood was filled with the sound of Bollywood music as community members ate fried plantain, Nigerian rice, general Tso’s chicken and drank mango lassi.…

Wheaton professor writes book on multicultural psychology

wheatonwireMar 29, 2016

The works of Wheaton faculty never fail to impress. Our latest example comes from Professor Peony Fhagen of the psychology research. With the help of…

Cowduck Returns to Peacock Pond

wheatonwireMar 29, 2016

Not a day has gone by since Cowduck’s passing in July in which her presence has not been missed on campus. As the school’s unofficial…

Ariana Grande matures in new single

wheatonwireMar 29, 2016

Ariana Grande has taken to the iTunes charts yet again with the release of her new single “Dangerous Woman,” this time in black latex bunny…

Frost, Roosevelt and Vonnegut: Wheaton features significant artists in its history

wheatonwireMar 29, 2016

The Oscars is easily the most glamorous night in Hollywood. The most successful people of the year in the film industry come together under the…

Abroad Blog: Michelle Beauvais ’17, University of Sussex

wheatonwireMar 18, 2016
Abroad Blog: Michelle Beauvais ’17, University of Sussex

I can still remember when I was back at Wheaton, just planning for my study abroad trip to the University of Sussex. I thought I…

Abroad Blog: Dani Dickinson ’17; Granada, Spain

wheatonwireMar 17, 2016
Abroad Blog: Dani Dickinson ’17; Granada, Spain

I have just hit my two-month mark in Granada, Spain and to be quite honest, it still doesn’t feel real. I feel as if I’m…

Dimple Divers are victorious at College Comedy Festival

wheatonwireMar 8, 2016
Dimple Divers are victorious at College Comedy Festival

The Dimple Divers have long been taking Wheaton College by storm as the best (and only) improv comedy group on campus. Recently, their hilarity went…

Leonardo DiCaprio finally lands Oscar win during 88th ceremony

wheatonwireMar 8, 2016

The Oscars is easily the most glamorous night in Hollywood. The most successful people of the year in the film industry come together under the…

New Plays Festival showcases student collaboration at its best

wheatonwireMar 8, 2016

Wheaton’s 14th annual New Plays Festival began on February 27 at 1 p.m. with shows performed periodically throughout the weekend. The festival showcases long plays…

First MLK Legacy Award Recognizes Promotion of Inclusion and Diversity on Campus

wheatonwireMar 8, 2016

Martin Luther King (MLK), Jr. Day is celebrated on the third Monday of January- usually when Wheaton College is on winter break. Last year, former…

Second Group of Bhutanese Students Visit Wheaton

wheatonwireMar 8, 2016
Second Group of Bhutanese Students Visit Wheaton

For the second year now, Wheaton has hosted a group of Bhutanese students and staff members from Royal Thimphu College (RTC). Four students and two…

Kanye West caught on torrent site while sampling Sufjan Stevens’ album

wheatonwireMar 8, 2016

Kanye West posted photos on Instagram and Twitter of a Youtube browser playing Sufjan Stevens song “Death with Dignity” from his latest album with the…

Boston Calling summer lineup features rarity and diversity

wheatonwireMar 8, 2016

Boston Calling recently released its official May 2016 lineup and schedule for the second show of the year on February 18. The festival will be…

Pedestrian fatally hit by Amtrak train at Mansfield train station

wheatonwireMar 8, 2016
Pedestrian fatally hit by Amtrak train at Mansfield train station

A man was struck and killed by a northbound high-speed Amtrak train at the Mansfield train station on March 2 at 2:44 p.m. He has…