President’s Corner
Dear Wellesley Community, Time goes by really quickly – this is my last President’s Column of the semester! I understand that…
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“Pivot to video” is a terrible thing for the news media world
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A career taking off: Astronaut Abby aims to go from Wellesley to Mars
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Wellesley Citizens campaign to replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples’ Day
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Yet again, the NFL fumbles their treatment of domestic assault
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ARTS 321 showcase “_____WAVE” highlights student talent
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News
Outside the Bubble
First recreational marijuana shop to open up in Boston (Update!) In last week’s Outside the Bubble column, we learned that…
News in Brief
SOAC proposes restructuring of the process for student organization recognition The Student Organizations and Appointments Committee (SOAC) announced proposed amendments…
Features
Global warning: climate change threatens U.S. economy, human health and cultural identity
Thousands of research studies have documented evidence that Earth’s climate is changing, with many reports specifying human activity as the…
Separating the alone and the lonely
Going abroad, in my case to the London School of Economics, means quite a few things. It means the majority…
Sarah Moazeni rejoins Wellesley community and finds home at Clapp Library
When students are struggling with research for their papers, they often overlook key resources, like the research and instruction librarian…
Opinions
Designer babies come with a hefty moral price tag
You eat genetically-engineered tomatoes, wear clothes made from genetically-engineered cotton and may even take drugs produced by genetically-engineered goats. Scientists…
“Pivot to video” is a terrible thing for the news media world
Last weekend, on Nov. 29, the digital news company Mic announced that it would be laying off the majority of…
Why has lying become normalized in the Trump administration?
Before Michael Cohen — President Trump’s former personal lawyer — pleaded guilty to a number of crimes, he admitted to…
Arts
Wellesley Watches: Christmas Movies
What does Wellesley College think about Christmas movies? We asked and 183 students answered. While 91.3 percent of respondents said…
Reflecting on SpongeBob’s Legacy
When “SpongeBob Squarepants” creator Stephen Hillenburg died on Nov. 26 at age 57 from complications from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS),…
Christmas Films “Rein” Over Holiday Programming For Another Year
Every year, towards the end of November, millions of people gather together and celebrate a day many have been counting…
Sports and Wellness
Athletics Update 12/4/18
From the basketball court to the swimming pool, Wellesley had a successful weekend of competition, with every team improving their…
How darkness dampens our mood
With the winter solstice rapidly approaching, the days are becoming shorter and shorter. It now starts to get dark around…
Yet again, the NFL fumbles their treatment of domestic assault
It has been a gruesome week for the National Football League (NFL). Just hours before kickoff on Sunday, Nov. 25,…
Online
Wellesley women break glass ceilings of evil, too!
Live your best lives, ladies Everyone knows Wellesley students and administration love to tout the accomplishments of alumnae who go…
The Zodiac signs as people you talk to at Thanksgiving
Maybe you went home for Thanksgiving, or maybe you went to a nearby friend’s house. Or, maybe you stayed at…
Ways I’ve answered “What are you doing after graduation?”
Almost from the moment inquiring relatives, your parents’ friends and other well-meaning adults stop asking you where you’re going to…