Tuition increase most impacts students not receiving financial aid
This year, tuition at Wellesley increased by 3.9 percent, culminating in a total comprehensive fee of $61,000. According to Student…
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Tuition increase most impacts students not receiving financial aid
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Innovative Career Education model replaces Center for Work and Service
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Smart Woman Securities encourages empowerment through financial independence
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As Wellesley propels itself in rank, women’s colleges underperform
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IBM’s Watson creates first AI-produced movie trailer
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News
News in Brief: 9/21
Wellesley College listed as one of top liberal arts schools in nation This week, U.S. News and World Report released…
President’s Corner: 9/21
Hello Wellesley, I hope you all are having a great September thus far and are excited for fall to begin…
Features
Breaking News! Jen’s response to Brangelina breakup!
Hello, I know everyone has been waiting with bated breath for my response to the recent news. My ex-husband, heartthrob Bradley Pitt…
Open mic events showcase student diversity and cultivate an artistic community
In the past few semesters, open mic nights have popped up as a type of event on campus, offering students…
Technological advances modernize the seafood industry and prevent fraud
Fishing is one of the world’s oldest industries, and for the most part, the technology used today is still the…
Opinions
Dating apps condone racism through preference features
It seems as if sexual discrimination is one of the contexts in which blatant racism is still considered acceptable. Cloaked…
Brown’s provision of free tampons raises question for similar movement at Wellesley
Aunt Flo. Carrie at the prom. That time of the month. Whatever coy name we attach to it, there’s no…
Media proceeds in necessary but sexist investigations of Presidential candidates’ health
At a memorial service for 9/11 last week, Hillary Clinton collapsed due to pneumonia, prompting a whirlwind of media coverage…
Arts
“Brave Miss World” presents Linor Abargil’s journey from victim to activist
Just six weeks before claiming the title of 1998 Miss World, Linor Abargil, formerly Miss Israel, was abducted and raped…
In a lackluster song, Lady Gaga’s ‘Perfect Illusion’ key change fails to deliver
As another summer filled with forgettable pop tunes winds down, Lady Gaga has emerged with “Perfect Illusion,” a single from…
Glass Animals teaches listeners “How To Be A Human Being” with their sophomore album
When British alternative band Glass Animals released their debut album “Zaba” in 2015, singles such as the lush, sensuous sounding…
Sports and Wellness
Mind Full: 9/20
Trivia Question of the Week: True or False: you must make an appointment with a specific counselor in order to get help…
PiYo provides perfect fusion of cardio and strength
Upon leaving for PiYo, I lamented to a friend that I was woefully out of shape. “It’s ‘Pilates- Yoga’! How hard could…
Athletics Update
Blue Athletics continued their dominance in NCAA play this past week with big victories from the volleyball, soccer and golf teams. The…
Online
College ranked first in nation for napping quality around campus
Wellesley College grabbed top honors this week, ranking number one in “Napping Quality” in the 2017 U.S. News Best College…
Early Periods Linked to Breast Cancer
When did you get your first period? 10, 12, 15? New studies show that a girl’s first period, “menarche,” can…
Undoing the Harms of Prolonged Sitting
Sitting for long periods of time can be quite harmful to the body. The average person sits for about 9.3…