Wire Article Archive

Every article The Wheaton Wire has published.


Is a new dorm in Wheaton’s future?

wheatonwireNov 5, 2013

For the past few years, Wheaton has gradually increased the number of students accepted to its incoming classes. As many students have already experienced, housing,…

Sex and the Dimple: The Bystander Effect

wheatonwireNov 5, 2013

When we go to parties, we’re responsible not only for our own safety, but also for the safety of those around us. That isn’t to…

Skehan ’15: Nearing Sandy Hook anniversary, school violence and mass shootings are once again in the news

wheatonwireNov 5, 2013

It is becoming difficult to get through a month, or even a week, without seeing some sort of tragedy break on the front pages. Even…

The Lyon’s Den hosts internationally acclaimed monologues

wheatonwireNov 5, 2013

In the dimly lit Lyon’s Den on Sunday, Oct. 27, students and faculty cupped mugs of coffee and tea, ate the always-popular chocolate chip cookies…

Wheaton crowns “King of Pink” to end Breast Cancer Awareness Month

wheatonwireNov 5, 2013

October’s Breast Cancer Awareness month concluded Thursday Oct. 31 with the “King of Pink” event in the Balfour-Hood Center from 12 to 2 p.m. Students…

Letter From the Editor Week 9

wheatonwireNov 5, 2013

All, It’s funny how being busier than ever can be a therapeutic experience if you fall into the right places. With club participation declining across…

The Wire interviews General Michael Hayden

wheatonwireNov 5, 2013

On Oct. 25, alongside journalists from six collegiate newspapers, the Wire participated in a roundtable interview with former National Security Agency  (NSA) and Central Intelligence…

Red Soxes Win the World Series

wheatonwireOct 31, 2013

The 2013 Boston Red Sox are World Series Champions. They are the first franchise to win three World Series titles in the new century after…

The time is now for the Celtics to trade Rajon Rondo

wheatonwireOct 29, 2013

Rajon Rondo is one of the most talented players to have ever worn the Boston green, and could be developing into one of the greatest…

Cross Country captain Kruskal ’14 leads the charge

wheatonwireOct 29, 2013

The Women’s Cross Country team has had an extremely strong beginning season, finishing in first place as a team in three out of the five…

Spring Preview: “Wheaton Monologues” and “Wheaton Words”

wheatonwireOct 29, 2013

They’re back! “The Vagina Monologues” and “Wheaton Words,” formerly known as “Wheaton Monologues,” will be making appearances at Wheaton once again in the upcoming spring…

A new chapter begins for Campaign for Cambodia

wheatonwireOct 29, 2013

Campaign for Cambodia is one of the newest clubs on campus, yet an organization with an established history. The group was originally founded by  Wheaton…

Wheaton’s most famous ghosts and their grisly ends

wheatonwireOct 29, 2013

Wheaton College was founded in 1834 and since that time  has developed a supernatural lore that is close to the campus’s heart. Spooky tales of…

Alliance’s ninth annual Drag Show is a hit once again

wheatonwireOct 29, 2013

This past Saturday, Oct. 19, the Alliance held the 9th Annual Wheaton Campus Drag Show. It was a night full of laughs, talented performances and,…

A spooky Halloween, seven days early

wheatonwireOct 29, 2013

Fall is the favorite season of many students at Wheaton. Arguably, campus is at its best under the tint of orange and yellow leaves, with…

Letter from the Editor Week 7 Fall 2013

wheatonwireOct 29, 2013

All, Last week, I had the privilege of interviewing former CIA and NSA director Michael Hayden in Washington D.C. alongside my friend and colleague Brian…