The student newspaper of Wellesley College since 1901

The Wellesley News
The student newspaper of Wellesley College since 1901

The Wellesley News
The student newspaper of Wellesley College since 1901

The Wellesley News
News & Investigation
UAW President Shawn Fein speaks at WOAW picket line
UAW President Shawn Fein speaks at WOAW picket line
Jenna Stephenson | April 1, 2025
Striking faculty may face pay withholding and visa risks
Striking faculty may face pay withholding and visa risks
April 1, 2025
A wary future: Wellesley College financials explained
A wary future: Wellesley College financials explained
March 31, 2025
Wellesley will reverse new credit plan if strike ends early
Wellesley will reverse new credit plan if strike ends early
March 28, 2025
Opinions
Wellesley’s administration is forcing students to pay for their own mistakes
Riannon Last, Opinions Managing Editor | March 27, 2025
Sex and the suburbs: the worst icks
March 6, 2025
Editorial: Disjointed and dishonest: Wellesley’s Honor Code
The Wellesley News Editorial Board | March 5, 2025
The Wellesley student’s case for a union strike
Avery Finley | March 4, 2025
Recent Stories
Miguel Zenón and Luis Perdomo perform “El Arte Del Bolero”
Miguel Zenón and Luis Perdomo perform “El Arte Del Bolero”
Margaret Jenkins | March 31, 2025
What to know about Saturday registration & credits after WOAW strike
March 28, 2025
WOAW begins to strike; new bargaining date set for April 1
March 27, 2025
Wellesley’s administration is forcing students to pay for their own mistakes
March 27, 2025
Sports
Athlete pre-game superstitions
Athlete pre-game superstitions
Katie McCabe, Sports Senior Editor
Wellesley Athletics Update: Spring Sports in Full Swing
Wellesley Athletics Update: Spring Sports in Full Swing
Finley Tipton, Sports Senior Editor
Swoop the eagle celebrates a Philly win
Super Bowl LIX: Eagles Break Dynasty
Finley Tipton, Senior Editor- Sports
Does the NBA need Women?
Does the NBA need Women?
Emily Kulhanek, Contributing writer
Features
BSA members and performers at Coffeehouse. Photo courtesy of Samihath Zaman '25.
Speaking in mother tongues: BSA hosts International Mother Language Day Coffeehouse event
Phoebe Rebhorn and Hira Khan | March 12, 2025

As students trickled into Punch’s Alley on the evening of Feb. 21, they were greeted by the wafting aroma of “Cha” and the cheerful banter of surrounding students. They were attending the International Mother Language Day Coffeehouse event, hosted...

Spam for The Children of Albion Foundation's Book Bag Drive. Image courtesy of Rachel Blake '28.
Book Bags for Change:
March 5, 2025
Lake Tiberias, also known as the Sea of Galilee. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
“Bye Bye Tiberias” screens at Collins Cinema
February 25, 2025
Global Flora Gardens filled with lights. Photo courtesy of Phoebe Rebhorn.
Night at the Greenhouse: a look into the Global Flora Gardens at Wellesley
February 23, 2025
Captured moment of the Fever Dancer's practice this week. Photo courtesy of @feverdancers on Instagram.
Behind the beat: a celebration of Wellesley’s Fever Dancers
February 20, 2025
Signs at an anti-ICE protest. Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
Recent uptick of ICE raids bring worries to Wellesley students and family
February 19, 2025
The Wellesley Snooze
Graphic Courtesy of Talia DePodesta
@wellesley.v4nilla
Louisa Semprebon, Staff Writer | March 8, 2025
Graphic Courtesy of Talia DePodesta
Reopening of Fan-Favorite Student Co-Op Speakeasy
Talia DePodesta, Junior Snooze Editor | March 8, 2025
Graphic Courtesy of Talia DePodesta
Two birds, one stone?
Jo Calderone, Staff Writer | March 8, 2025
Snooze In Brief
Snooze In Brief
Snooze Team | March 8, 2025
Arts & Culture
Photo credit: Sage Levy
Odie Leigh at The Sinclair
Sage Levy | February 20, 2025
Photo credit: Margaret Jenkins
St. Olaf Choir sings of hope
Margaret Jenkins | February 19, 2025
Photo credit: Lea Anderson
Ollie Gullick & The Lads: A Re-Introduction
February 19, 2025
Members of the “BOW” Community Explore AI’s Role in Storytelling
February 6, 2025
Ahead of the Curve: What’s in Style
February 6, 2025