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The student newspaper of Wellesley College since 1901

The Wellesley News
The student newspaper of Wellesley College since 1901

The Wellesley News
News & Investigation
Arkansas State Senators Breanna Davis (R) and Jamie Scott (D) speak about working across state lines at the Clinton Summit.
Is civility still possible in politics? These three lawmakers think so
Jessica Chen, Senior News Editor | November 6, 2025
The Wellesley students who helped Mamdani win
The Wellesley students who helped Mamdani win
November 5, 2025
Beth Israel Lahey Health - Clinton Summit - We the People: Finding Common Purpose
HRCC Summit Calls For Collective Action Across Differences
November 5, 2025
KPop Demon Hunters Wiki
‘K-pop Demon Hunters’ singer Andrew Choi reflects on the Netflix hit movie and Korean culture
November 4, 2025
Opinions
Democracy as Performance: Notes on the Clinton Summit
Ellie Walsh, Staff Writer | November 6, 2025
The fine print of “Outstanding Achievement”: Follow-up
Ellie Walsh, Staff Writer | November 6, 2025
Zohran Mamdani: Restoring Gen-Z Faith in Politics, the Democratic Party, and the Future
Ya-Hsin Dittrich-Tilton, Staff Writer | November 6, 2025
The toll of the government shutdown
Erin Cho, Contributing Writer | November 6, 2025
Recent Stories
Courtesy of Getty Images
2025 World Series Recap
Carme Sanz-Muñoz | November 8, 2025
Courtesy of Wellesley Athletics
Fall Sports Move Into Playoffs Season
November 8, 2025
Trump Demolishes East Wing to Build 90,000-Square-Foot-Ego
Trump Demolishes East Wing to Build 90,000-Square-Foot-Ego
November 6, 2025
Photo credits to Martin Kraft via Wikimedia Commons
Democracy as Performance: Notes on the Clinton Summit
November 6, 2025
Photo credits to Iris Zhan '27
The fine print of “Outstanding Achievement”: Follow-up
November 6, 2025
Podcast
Check out the Words on Wellesley (WoW) special episode: Professors read their RMP reviews!!
Trending Stories
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Parent protestor holding a sign reading, "Not a role model for our DAUGHTER!"

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BlackRock founder Susan Wagner ’82 to receive Alumnae Achievement Award amid student backlash

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Students remain divided over Hillary Clinton's upcoming visit to Wellesley | 1093 Views

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Dr. Hauwa Ibrahim delivers the Kenner Lecture at Wellesley College on Fri, Oct 3.

Award-Winning Human Rights Lawyer Brings Global Lessons in Peace to Wellesley | 837 Views

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The Wellesley students who helped Mamdani win

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Wellesley’s free speech rankings plummet as campus discussions on censorship grow | 362 Views

Features
CG President Zainab Khan gives speech at Convocation. Image Credit: Iris Zhan
CG President delivers electric speech at Convocation
Hira Khan, Managing Features Editor | September 20, 2025

The start of the 2025-26 academic year was marked by Wellesley’s annual convocation ceremony on Sept. 2. At 4:40 p.m., students, faculty and staff were seated in the Hay Outdoor Theater. Per Wellesley tradition, students wore their class colors, with...

Wellesley residents rally outside of Wellesley Town Hall. Image credit: Iris Zhan
Town of Wellesley residents rally for solar power outside Town Hall
October 7, 2025
The Global Flora conservatory. Photo courtesy of Wellesley College's website.
Celebrating 100 Years of Wellesley’s Botanic Gardens
October 7, 2025
The Agora Society welcomes their newest tea class. Photo courtesy of Zainab Khan.
The Agora Society: Family at Wellesley
October 5, 2025
Wellesley students holding signs at the protest against MCI Framingham construction plans. Image credit: Iris Zhan
Wellesley students protest MCI Framingham construction plans
October 4, 2025
A cat friend admiring the view of Lake Waban. Photo courtesy of Professor Lamiya Mowla.
Carrier of Wellesley’s Memories: Lake Waban
September 21, 2025
Sports
Courtesy of Getty Images
2025 World Series Recap
Carme Sanz-Muñoz | November 8, 2025
Courtesy of Wellesley Athletics
Fall Sports Move Into Playoffs Season
Finley Tipton
Courtesy of Wellesley Athletics
Clean sweep: Three Wellesley wins on Earn the W Day
Aspen Caudill
Photograph by Kevin Morris
Race Rundown: The 2025 Chicago Marathon
Finley Tipton
Wellesley September Sports Update
Wellesley September Sports Update
Eliza Wysong
The Wellesley Snooze
Trump Demolishes East Wing to Build 90,000-Square-Foot-Ego
Trump Demolishes East Wing to Build 90,000-Square-Foot-Ego
Talia DePodesta, Snooze Managing Editor | November 6, 2025
How to get an internship 101
LinkedIn Fanfic Writer, 500+ Connections | November 1, 2025
The savanna
Laundry Room Alpha
Zoe Glimcher, Staff Writer | November 1, 2025
Warnings From The Route 9 Psychic
Warnings From The Route 9 Psychic
Beverly Cohen, Staff Writer | November 1, 2025
Arts & Culture
Violence on Screen, Violence in the Streets: One Battle After Another
Jaden Huang, Contributing Writer | October 1, 2025
Suzanne Ciani for Kaput Magazine
Pioneering Composer Suzanne Ciani Performs Live at Wellesley
Suprya Sarkar, Contributing Writer | October 1, 2025
What Happens When Luxury and Quality Don’t Go Hand in Hand?
October 1, 2025
Angelo Badalamenti and Isabella Rossellini in Blue Velvet, 1986.
The Dark Americana in Blue Velvet
October 1, 2025
A photo taken from Kathryn Abarbanel's exhibit in the Davis Museum.
The Davis Museum opens with work from the Wellesley College community
October 1, 2025