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
College faces uncertainty over potential endowment tax increases
College faces uncertainty over potential endowment tax increases
Noufeesa Yahyaoui | May 17, 2025
Dozens of students left without housing for Fall 2025
Dozens of students left without housing for Fall 2025
April 30, 2025
A Closer Look at the Class of 2025
A Closer Look at the Class of 2025
April 30, 2025
Students adapt to academic experiences under new credit guidelines
Students adapt to academic experiences under new credit guidelines
April 30, 2025
Opinions
Wellesley’s residential life continues to fail students
Riannon Last, Opinions Managing Editor | May 1, 2025
Sex and the suburbs: boyfriends on campus
Rebecca Birnbach | May 1, 2025
Students caught in crossfire as strike abruptly ends
Teesta Kasargod | April 30, 2025
The housing selection process is flawed
Caitlin Donovan | April 30, 2025
Recent Stories
Alt-Pop artist Emei stops in Boston for “RABBITHOLE” tour
Iris Zhan | May 6, 2025
Photo courtesy of Wellesley College.
Professor Daniela Rivera recognized as inaugural Wagner Arts Fellow
May 4, 2025
Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
Summer music recommendations for every type of Wellesley student
May 3, 2025
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May 2, 2025
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Thousands Hospitalized After New USC “Speak Your Mind” Smirnoff Ice Bucket Challenge™
May 2, 2025
Podcast
Check out the Words on Wellesley (WoW) special episode: Professors read their RMP reviews!!
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Features
Choreo and Community: Wellesley Freestyle Hosts Annual Jam on It Showcase
Choreo and Community: Wellesley Freestyle Hosts Annual Jam on It Showcase
Chelsea Tarringer, Junior Features Editor | April 22, 2025

You may have seen or heard about the electrifying performances at Wellesley’s annual hip-hop showcase, “Jam On It,” held April 13 in Alumnae Hall’s auditorium. Hosted by the dynamic Wellesley Freestyle team, the event featured performances from...

BSA members and performers at Coffeehouse. Photo courtesy of Samihath Zaman '25.
Speaking in mother tongues: BSA hosts International Mother Language Day Coffeehouse event
March 12, 2025
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
Sports
Wellesley Golf Wins 1st Ever Liberty League Title
Wellesley Golf Wins 1st Ever Liberty League Title
Finley Tipton | April 29, 2025
We Were Robbed of a JuJu Watkins March Madness Run
We Were Robbed of a JuJu Watkins March Madness Run
Emily Kulhanek
The Masters
The Masters
Julee Sharma
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
The Wellesley Snooze
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Rebecca Birnbach | May 2, 2025
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Thousands Hospitalized After New USC “Speak Your Mind” Smirnoff Ice Bucket Challenge™
Talia DePodesta | May 2, 2025
courtesy Blonde '28
Keeping Up With The Kardinals
Blonde '28 | May 2, 2025
BREAKING: Lofi Girl Mental Breakdown LIVE
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Arianna Ridgeway, Just Trying to Study | April 3, 2025
Arts & Culture
Photo credit: Anabelle Meyers
To Hell and back again – Harvard’s HPT’s return to form
Anabelle Meyers | March 6, 2025
The Looking Glass
Rahnuma Aroshi | March 6, 2025
The Triumphant Return of Wellesley Drag
March 5, 2025
A Spoiler-Filled “Companion” Review
February 21, 2025
Photo courtesy of @lepetitfourbakery on Instagram.
Le Petit Four bakery brings authentic French pastries to Wellesley
February 21, 2025