Wire Article Archive

Every article The Wheaton Wire has published.


Connecting with WCCS, Wheaton radio station

wheatonwireNov 7, 2014

Many student clubs serve as creative outlets for students who need to relieve some of the stress of academic life. The Wheaton College radio, WCCS,…

Sidell ’15 cultivates community with campus farm

wheatonwireNov 7, 2014

Ciara Sidell ’15 has made a large impact on the Wheaton community during her time here, an impact that will be felt beyond her graduation…

The USA: Land of the incarcerated, home of the private prison industry

wheatonwireNov 7, 2014

The fact that we have, by far, the most prisoners out of any country in the world is a problem. We incarcerate more people than…

Cuba and the United States’ relationship during the Ebola crisis

wheatonwireNov 7, 2014

The United States of America seems to have accepted the notion of working closely with Cuba in an attempt to globally manage the Ebola epidemic.…

Letter from the Editor

wheatonwireNov 7, 2014

Today I woke up and it was snowing. It must be November. Thankfully, we were blessed with a beautiful week leading up to Halloween and…

“King of Pink” competition culminates in Hanno’s “caking”

wheatonwireNov 5, 2014

President Hanno and Student Government Association President JP Carando, both dressed in all pink, were ceremoniously caked in the face in front of the chapel…

In town hall meeting, Norton reps, students build better understanding

wheatonwireNov 5, 2014

“How would you characterize relations between Wheaton and Norton?” asked a focus question at the Town Hall Meeting hosted by the Student Government Association on…

Bruins kick off their 2014-15 campaign with 4 losses

wheatonwireOct 25, 2014

The Boston Bruins are off to a rocky start this season. The team is currently 2 and 4, which has caused some concern already. Starting…

Women’s Tennis eyes 14th straight NEWMAC tournament berth

wheatonwireOct 25, 2014

On a Saturday in early September with the blazing afternoon sun still high in the sky, senior Alexandra Marlowe ’15 guided a rebuilding Lyons team…

A nostalgic Live at the Loft

wheatonwireOct 25, 2014

The crowd was visibly excited Thursday night as they waited for students Sophia Darby ’17 and Wilson Sadowski ’15 to begin playing at the Loft.…

The Lion King goes autism-friendly

wheatonwireOct 25, 2014

In Oct. 2011, the TDF Accessibility Program began its Autism Theatre Initiative with a performance of Disney’s “The Lion King” in New York City. Since then,…

Roldan’s performance recounts remarkable life story

wheatonwireOct 25, 2014

On the evening of Thursday, Oct. 9, the Lyon’s Den hosted Jose Roldan, Jr., who performed his solo, autobiographical performance “Father Forgive Me For I…

Building a healthy and hopeful community

wheatonwireOct 25, 2014

On Oct. 17, the same day as President Hanno’s inauguration, Wheaton honored another leader committed to changing lives and strengthening communities. The Otis Social Justice…

Students come together to celebrate Gandhi

wheatonwireOct 25, 2014

For those of you who didn’t know, Oct. 2 was the birthday of the widely known peaceful political activist Mohandas Gandhi. In celebration of his…

“Women in Politics” talk brings Professor Chera LaForge to campus

wheatonwireOct 25, 2014

What can the United States learn from other countries?’ asked the poster for the inaugural Davis House Speaker Series that took place on Oct. 9…

Inauguration guests speak informally with students

wheatonwireOct 25, 2014

For Wheaton College students, the plethora of special guests at the inauguration of President Dennis M. Hanno on Friday meant the opportunity to speak and…