Wire Article Archive

Every article The Wheaton Wire has published.


Car Crashes into CVS

Car Crashes into CVS

FRIDAY OCTOBER 13 – Friday the thirteenth is always rumored to be unlucky, something proven true by a driver in Norton on Friday, October 13th,…

The Football World Mourns Madeleine Cusack, a Blade Until the Very End 

The Football World Mourns Madeleine Cusack, a Blade Until the Very End 

As college students, we have our entire lives in front of us. It is both frightening and riveting at the same time.  The world is…

On This Day at Wheaton, November 1st

Rosa HericNov 1, 2023
On This Day at Wheaton, November 1st

November 1, 1970 It’s difficult to believe that October is already over — if you’re like me, you might feel like move-in day was just…

The Making of a Poetry Festival

Amelia VerharNov 1, 2023
The Making of a Poetry Festival

The Many Voices, Many American Poetries Festival took place this past weekend, marking the first event of its kind on Wheaton’s campus. The festival included…

The State of Labor in The United States

Elsie CarsonNov 1, 2023
The State of Labor in The United States

2023 has proven to be another pivotal year for labor in the United States, with major actions by SAG-AFTRA, WAG, UPS, and UAW changing the…

Ice Spice Munchkin Drink Review

Keira WhitakerNov 1, 2023
Ice Spice Munchkin Drink Review

Recently Dunkin’ Donuts collaborated with rapper Ice Spice to drop a new fall drink called the Ice Spice Munchkins Drink. The Ice Spice Munchkins Drink…

The College Bubble Part 3: Greyhound Racing, Wheaton’s first significant Bubble Breaker

Madison MorinNov 1, 2023

When I asked long-time Norton residents about examples of past conflict between Wheaton and Norton, a few mentioned greyhound racing in the 1930s. While none…

Letter From The Editor

Madison MorinNov 1, 2023

Dear Readers, In this issue of The Wheaton Wire, you will find stories of poetry, movies, car accidents, and… student feet. I hope you had…

Is Social Identity our Authentic Identity?

Emma KiernanNov 1, 2023
Is Social Identity our Authentic Identity?

“The Social Identity Wheel worksheet is an activity that encourages students to identify social identities and reflect on the various ways those identities become visible…

Killers of the Flower Moon Review: A Masterfully Told Tragedy

Casey DruryNov 1, 2023
Killers of the Flower Moon Review: A Masterfully Told Tragedy

I was rather shocked to learn that 80 year old director Martin Scorsese had another movie set to release so soon after 2020’s “The Irishman.”…

Wire satire: Roary the lyon nominated for House Speaker

Deren SozerNov 1, 2023
Wire satire: Roary the lyon nominated for House Speaker

WASHINGTON — In a surprise move on Monday, House Republicans have nominated Wheaton College mascot Roary the Lyon as their candidate for Speaker of the…

Identity in Transition: A Gender Autobiography 

Silver MelendezOct 31, 2023

I never felt like a girl. Though I would wear frilly, pink dresses, I still had a sinking feeling in my stomach every time someone…

Dining Changes Cause Concern Among Students

Joshua NangleOct 18, 2023
Dining Changes Cause Concern Among Students

Students at Wheaton have felt a mix of concern and discontent with the changes that the college has made to the meal plans. Some students…

Do Wheaton College Artists Dream of Electric Sheep?

Casey DruryOct 18, 2023
Do Wheaton College Artists Dream of Electric Sheep?

A Conversation on A.I Art In the past few months, it has been nearly impossible to escape the A.I. conversation. Almost every American industry has…

Alana Burgess’ commitment acts as the framework for one of Wheaton’s newest sports 

Caden CharpentierOct 18, 2023
Alana Burgess’ commitment acts as the framework for one of Wheaton’s newest sports 

New is merely a synonym for exciting.  With the knowledge of a pool already a central part of campus, Wheaton Athletics expanded into a completely…

Wheaton Weekly

Amelia VerharOct 18, 2023
Wheaton Weekly

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