Muslim students find community during Ramadan in spite of COVID-19
The holy month of Ramadan began on the evening of April 12 this year. For Muslims around the world, this…
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We’re not all “Wellesley Women” anymore. What’s taking the College so long to see that?
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Muslim students find community during Ramadan in spite of COVID-19
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Wellesley Students on the front lines of the vaccination effort: From Arizona to Oregon
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Peet’s Coffee is the latest in a series of Wellesley business closures
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How Marvel Failed Black Widow (and Women in the MCU)
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News
Senate Report — 5/11/21
Dining changes presentation Julie Jordan, resident director of Wellesley Fresh, gave a presentation on what to expect for the dining…
Peet’s Coffee is the latest in a series of Wellesley business closures
On Sunday, March 14, 2021, loyal customers bid farewell to Peet’s Coffee in Wellesley. Voted the “Best Coffee Shop in…
Features
Muslim students find community during Ramadan in spite of COVID-19
The holy month of Ramadan began on the evening of April 12 this year. For Muslims around the world, this…
Wellesley Students on the front lines of the vaccination effort: From Arizona to Oregon
On Monday, April 19, the entire adult population of Massachusetts became eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. This means people who…
Peet’s Coffee is the latest in a series of Wellesley business closures
On Sunday, March 14, 2021, loyal customers bid farewell to Peet’s Coffee in Wellesley. Voted the “Best Coffee Shop in…
Opinions
We’re not all “Wellesley Women” anymore. What’s taking the College so long to see that?
Approximately one year ago, the Wellesley News published a staff editorial on Wellesley College’s usage of gendered language. To this…
Reweighing the freshman 15
Content warning: body dysmorphia, eating disorders Standing on the scale in my parents’ bedroom right after my first semester in…
Wellesley, say goodbye to AVI
Wellesley Against Mass Incarceration (WAMI) is an on-campus student organization. This article represents the viewpoints of its leaders and members. …
Arts
“In the Heights” is the musical block-party to look forward to this Summer
Disclaimer: The following contains spoilers for an early-access viewing of In the Heights. In 1999, during his sophomore year of…
How Marvel Failed Black Widow (and Women in the MCU)
This is a part of the series of articles on Deconstructing the Girlboss Trope in Women-Lead Movies. Find Part 1:…
Recent book releases to love
Arsenic and Adobo — Mia P. Manansala, May 4, 2021 I used to be super into mysteries as a little…
Sports and Wellness
Demystifying Inconclusive COVID-19 Tests
Since Fall 2020, the College has mandated that students, faculty and staff undergo biweekly asymptomatic COVID-19 testing. While one can…
Athletes Owe Many Thanks to the PERA Department
As the final weeks of Term 4 approach, there is much to reflect on surrounding how the COVID-19 pandemic was…
Athletes in the Era of TikTok
As we begin the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic, I cannot help but reflect on the absolute lunacy that…
Online
Mini fridges: Silent, but deadly
Is your mini fridge running? What’s that? It’s unionizing! If you haven’t heard already, the gas-guzzling, smog-inducing, carbon-emitting monster machines…
Wellesley to Replace Term System with “Two Week System”
Over the past year, Wellesley College has implemented many changes and new rules to manage remote learning and maintain its…
Remote students experience existential crises; change class years in email signatures
Students who are studying remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic are facing yet another unprecedented challenge this semester. Closed waitlists…