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
Is there still grade deflation at Wellesley? A dive into grades from the last decade
Is there still grade deflation at Wellesley? A dive into grades from the last decade
Jessica Chen, Junior News Editor | April 16, 2025
Wellesley announces temporary hiring pause
Wellesley announces temporary hiring pause
April 15, 2025
College blocks potential IMSEUA strike
College blocks potential IMSEUA strike
April 15, 2025
Students respond to ongoing strike
Students respond to ongoing strike
April 15, 2025
Opinions
A Critical Look at Wellesley’s Latin Honors
Avery Finley | April 17, 2025
Credits May Be Divided, But We Will Not Be
Anika Sridhar | April 17, 2025
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
Recent Stories
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
A Voice Between the Lines: In Conversation with a Non-Tenure Track, Non-Striking Faculty Member
A Voice Between the Lines: In Conversation with a Non-Tenure Track, Non-Striking Faculty Member
April 18, 2025
A Critical Look at Wellesley’s Latin Honors
A Critical Look at Wellesley’s Latin Honors
April 17, 2025
Credits May Be Divided, But We Will Not Be
Credits May Be Divided, But We Will Not Be
April 17, 2025
We Were Robbed of a JuJu Watkins March Madness Run
We Were Robbed of a JuJu Watkins March Madness Run
April 15, 2025
Check out the Words on Wellesley (WoW) special episode: Professors read their RMP reviews!!
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WOAW to begin strike on Thursday

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UAW President Shawn Fain speaks at WOAW picket line

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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
We Were Robbed of a JuJu Watkins March Madness Run
We Were Robbed of a JuJu Watkins March Madness Run
Emily Kulhanek | April 15, 2025
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
Swoop the eagle celebrates a Philly win
Super Bowl LIX: Eagles Break Dynasty
Finley Tipton, Senior Editor- Sports
The Wellesley Snooze
BREAKING: Lofi Girl Mental Breakdown LIVE
BREAKING: Lofi Girl Mental Breakdown LIVE
College Girl, Just Trying to Study | April 3, 2025
Blorbo says 'Hello World' Courtesy of Blorbo
Admin implements solution to cancelled classes from strike
Blorbo, Your New Fav Prof | April 3, 2025
A Statement on the WOAW-UAW Strike from College President
A Statement on the WOAW-UAW Strike from College President
Jaula Pohnson, Contributing Writer | April 3, 2025
Of mice and them
Of mice and them
Mickey, Independent Voter | April 3, 2025
Arts & Culture
Photo credit: Lucia Chen
Illuminating nature: Wellesley Botanical Garden brings “Plants in Motion” to life
Lucia Chen | February 20, 2025
Photo credit: Sage Levy
Odie Leigh at The Sinclair
Sage Levy | February 20, 2025
Photo credit: Margaret Jenkins
St. Olaf Choir sings of hope
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