Wire Article Archive

Every article The Wheaton Wire has published.


New England Patriots get job done for fourth Super Bowl Championship

wheatonwireFeb 11, 2015

The Super Bowl, one of America’s premier sporting events, brings millions of viewers together around the nation to watch the two best teams in the…

That’s a wrap: Curtain closes on Sophomore Symposium

wheatonwireFeb 11, 2015

“As a sophomore you have garnered the power gained from successfully meeting challenges … to make decisions impacting your next two years and perhaps the…

Swimming and Diving heads to Miami, prepares for NEWMAC

wheatonwireFeb 10, 2015

As New England days became shorter and bleaker, the Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving teams packed their bags for sunny Miami in preparation for…

Men’s and Women’s Basketball continue 2014-15 campaigns

wheatonwireFeb 10, 2015

Although the Wheaton women’s and men’s basketball teams have had two very different types of seasons thus far, both teams have been fighting to win…

Sophomores travel to Israel under Birthright program

wheatonwireFeb 10, 2015

During this past winter break, Wheaton College students Kyle McNicoll ’17 and Asher Trout ’17, along with several Brown University students, embarked on a birthright…

Hanno leads Wheaton students on Rwanda trip

wheatonwireFeb 10, 2015

President Dennis Hanno, a world traveler and adventure-seeker, has been leading trips to Africa since 2001 and trips to Rwanda since 2008; however, winter break…

Biology course treks to the tropics

wheatonwireFeb 10, 2015

Over winter break, six Wheaton students traded in the cold for a few weeks in the tropics of Costa Rica and Belize. The trip, led…

Balfour-Hood renovations complete; Chase slated to be next

wheatonwireFeb 10, 2015

Just after Wheaton returned from a short but restful October break, students were greeted by a lengthy email from Dean Kate McCaffrey and Vice President…

Wheaton students discuss semesters abroad

wheatonwireFeb 10, 2015

Although going to school in small-town Norton, MA has its benefits, many students take the opportunity to leave the Wheaton bubble and study abroad for…

Committee starts work on five-year strategic plan

wheatonwireFeb 10, 2015

In October 2006, the Wheaton Board of Trustees formally endorsed ‘Wheaton 2014: Transforming Lives to Change the World’ under former president, Ronald Crutcher. As the…

Furgal departs Public Safety; reasons are still unclear

wheatonwireFeb 10, 2015

Over the winter break, Charles Furgal departed from Wheaton, vacating his position as director of Public Safety. For the time being, Jackie Michalowski will take…

Former Bryant U staffer to head Disability Services

wheatonwireFeb 10, 2015

There is a new addition to the Filene Center for Academic Advising & Career Services. Sally Riconscente is the new Associate Dean for Access Services…

McCaffrey Kenny drops the “interim,” assumes permanent Dean position

wheatonwireFeb 10, 2015

Wheaton College President Dennis Hanno announced in December that Kate McCaffrey Kenny would assume the role of Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of…

Hilton ’16 on the problematic aftermath of studying abroad

wheatonwireFeb 10, 2015

Wheaton College is a very weird place. I think we can all agree on that. It’s a wonderful, weird, very small and unique place. Coming…

Obama’s visit to Saudi Arabia sparks controversy

wheatonwireFeb 10, 2015

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama visited the Saudi Arabia capital, Riyadh, last Tuesday in order to pay his respects to the late…

Letter from the Editor

wheatonwireFeb 10, 2015

Readers, Welcome to the spring semester, where the days get warmer! That said, here’s hoping you’ve all dug yourself, your car, your illicit pets, and…