Bridges Get Walked On
During her speech at Wellesley College’s 2019 Convocation, President Paula Johnson referenced a conversation she’d had with Wellesley alum and…
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Wellesley for White Women: Divisive Ways Students Engage with American Politics
Note: Articles printed in the Opinions section do not reflect the collective view of The Wellesley News. The 2016 Presidential…
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National Interest in Exchange for Human Rights: The Beginning of the End of India’s Democracy
On Aug. 5, 2019, the Indian government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, announced that it would revoke Article 370…
Read MoreA letter from the Editor-in-Chiefs
We are honored to be serving as the 98th co-Editor-in-Chiefs of The Wellesley News for the 2019-2020 school year. Since…
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Joe Biden’s apology to Anita Hill emphasizes how little the United States cares about black women
Former Vice President of the United States Joe Biden announced on April 25 that he will be running for president…
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Dr. Steady’s symposium proves to be not only a display of appreciation but also of cultural appropriation
Dr. Filomina Steady was honored on April 26 for her prolific work throughout her career, and was joined by students…
Read MoreLetter to the editor re: Ashraf Youssef suspended for undisclosed reasons
To the student who came forward about Ashraf Youssef, I see you, I hear you and I support you wholeheartedly….
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We stand in solidarity with the protesters at Swarthmore College
Swarthmore College’s newspaper, “The Phoenix,” published an article on April 18 exposing one of its college fraternities, Phi Psi, for…
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Wellesley’s emphasis on internships is damaging to student morale and campus culture
The widespread internship panic began, for most, in January. Some students bloomed early, securing spots mid-November; others have only just…
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Renewing the call to divest from fossil fuel companies
In the fall of 2014, student activists petitioned the College to begin the process of completely divesting from fossil fuel…
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