Interim Protest Policy sparks controversy over freedom of speech
On Aug. 27, student leaders gathered in Collins Cinema to discuss Wellesley’s new transportation services. After Local Motion representatives spoke,…
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Emmys 2018: Mrs Maisel and Gianni Versace win big while recognition of racial diversity flounders
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Interim Protest Policy sparks controversy over freedom of speech
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Incoming and prospective students deserve to know the good and bad about Wellesley College
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Wellesley class colors paint a tradition
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Wellesley students in environmental studies class take on global recycling crisis
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News
Jewish students celebrate the High Holidays
Wednesday Sept. 19, the day this paper comes out, is the holiest day of the Jewish year. That means that…
Remix returns: Wellesley’s biggest on-campus party comes back with improved safety measures
At 11 p.m. on Friday night, the Wellesley campus was still full of light and laughter. It was Remix night––the…
Features
To be or not to BPA: Alternatives to Bisphenol A may prove harmful
If you look at the bottom of your plastic water bottle, chances are you’ll find the words “BPA-free” imprinted underneath….
Students wonder if modular lab trailers are “Breaking Bad” or breaking news
When the college announced that the beloved Science Center L-wing was to be temporarily replaced with “lab trailers” for the…
Wellesley class colors paint a tradition
Every year, Convocation is a different color. This year it seemed to be sunshine yellow, with bright outfits peeking out…
Opinions
Wellesley must embrace fiscal liberation as an advocate of female empowerment
The question was bound to come up. Whenever I met someone new at the University of Otago in New Zealand,…
At Wellesley, talk is futile: student voice is not heard even when asked for
In July, I traveled back to Wellesley from Boston to attend presentations made by the two final bus companies being…
Incoming and prospective students deserve to know the good and bad about Wellesley College
The first time I really questioned my decision to come to Wellesley was on Halloween my first year. My roommate…
Arts
Wellesley Watches Summer Movies
What do Wellesley students do in the summer without midterms, readings or unpredictable buses to fill our days? Well, the…
Fall TV Preview: Highly-Anticipated Returning Shows and Dominant Streaming Television
This fall, one of the most highly anticipated returning shows is NBC’s “The Good Place,” now in its third season….
Emmys 2018: Mrs Maisel and Gianni Versace win big while recognition of racial diversity flounders
The 70th Primetime Emmy Awards were this Monday, awarding the crème de la crème of television for the past year….
Sports and Wellness
Volleyball players Hoang and Reece reach 1,000 career digs and kills
Wellesley College offers many opportunities, communities and teams through which students can get involved. The volleyball team in particular has…
Field Hockey fall season preview
The Wellesley College field hockey team, led by Head Coach Julia King, kicked off their 2018 season on Aug. 31…
US Open controversy: was Serena Williams treated unfairly?
The 2018 Women’s U.S. Open Final will go down in history. Unfortunately, it will not be remembered for the remarkable…
Online
Wellesley Student on School Bus Forgets Brown Bag Lunch
Wanda, a Wellesley student, was on her way to her first day of third grade (sometimes referred to as “junior…
Harvard guy who’s actually really informed and progressive is still really annoying
Breaking news has just come in from Cambridge, MA announcing that Harvard student John White ’19, who says all the…
Students decide: berries in the dining halls or affordable, reliable transportation, mental health resources and support for low-income students and students of color?
In this “Saw”-like scenario, Wellesley students are forced to choose between two equatable options: we can have strawberries, raspberries and…