Wire Article Archive

Every article The Wheaton Wire has published.


The Crisis of Meaning: The Roots of Our Nihilistic Culture

Emma KiernanFeb 28, 2024

Nothing we do matters. There is no hope for the future. These kinds of thoughts are prevalent among Generation Z. Studies from the last decade…

Biden’s Political Possibilities and Predicaments

Joshua NangleFeb 28, 2024

As President Biden and Donald Trump appear slated for a rematch this November, voters must decide which of these two men deserves a second term.…

WCCS Winter Playlist

wheatonwireFeb 28, 2024
WCCS Winter Playlist

A playlist for the frigid winter months at Wheaton – Brought to you by WCCS, your campus radio station. 

The Death of a Snow Day?

Elsie CarsonFeb 28, 2024
The Death of a Snow Day?

A short snapshot of Wheaton students on the first snow day of the year

Why Are Studios Deleting Finished Movies?

Michael KanyongoloFeb 28, 2024

Let’s talk about the atrocious phenomenon in Hollywood where a studio will fund a movie, write, direct, and edit it, and then delete the entire…

WCCS Winter Playlist

John MorrisFeb 20, 2024

By Michael Kanyongolo and John Morris  To listen to more of Michael and John’s favorite music, tune in to “No Static At All” on Thursdays…

WCCS Winter Playlist

Michael KanyongoloFeb 20, 2024

By Michael Kanyongolo and John Morris  To listen to more of Michael and John’s favorite music, tune in to “No Static At All” on Thursdays…

EY Salaries & Benefits 2023 by Position & Location

If you work in consultancy, tech or software, chances are… You probably work countless hours in front of a computer. Search for all salaries on…

Diana Davis Spencer: What is Free Speech?

The name “Diana Davis Spencer” is a prominent one on campus—the cafe in the science center bears her name, as does the recently opened “Diana…

David Sach is Ready to Act as the Tone-Setter of the Wheaton Fencing Program 

David Sach is Ready to Act as the Tone-Setter of the Wheaton Fencing Program 

For most of us, including me, the extent of our knowledge of fencing begins and ends with the Olympics, and games on the Wii. Particularly…

The College Bubble: Befriend or Break? Part 4

Madison MorinDec 6, 2023

Howard Street: A Soap Opera The racing track squirmish of the 1930s was short-lived, confined to its time, and largely unknown. The soap opera that…

6  Winter Break Book Recommendations 

Elsie CarsonDec 6, 2023
6  Winter Break Book Recommendations 

One of my favorite reads this year was Claire Dederer’s searching book, part memoir and part piece of cultural criticism. She examines our post Me…

Taking Care of Yourself During Finals Week!

Amelia VerharDec 6, 2023

As finals week approaches, the Wheaton Wire encourages you to take some time for yourself. Giving your brain a rest is just as important as…

Actors and AI: What the end of the SAG-AFTRA Strike Means for the Television and Film Industry

Actors and AI: What the end of the SAG-AFTRA Strike Means for the Television and Film Industry

At long last, the 118 day actor’s strike has ended, following the end of the WGA writer’s strike which ended in late September. For those…

The Body Hair Assignment

Keira WhitakerDec 6, 2023

At the beginning of my Sociology 101 class on September 20th, Professor Justin Schupp introduced the Body Hair Assignment. He explained that the Body Hair…