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The student newspaper of Wellesley College since 1901

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The student newspaper of Wellesley College since 1901

The Wellesley News

Student watches the first released video in the APT 180 series.

Photography by Megan Stormberg '18, Photography Editor.

How much can you learn in three minutes?

Kara Banson | November 12, 2015

The Academic Peer Tutors (APTs) released the first two videos in their APT 180 project miniseries this past week. The APT 180 project consists of three-minute videos, which aim to provide students with study...

Artist’s depiction of blonde fruit flies in a population whose gene sequence will be used to produce more blonde fruit flies.

Photography courtesy of NPR.

Using gene drives to alter a species

Elinor Higgins | November 12, 2015

Scientists have discovered a way to effectively change the genes of an organism so that the organism passes on certain genes to its offspring. Although genetic engineering is nothing new, modified insects,...

Cindy Liu ’18 (left) and Maggie Lees ’18 (right), transfer students who joined the Wellesley community this semester.|
Photo by Audrey Stevens ’17, Contributing Photographer

The in-betweeners: transfer students examine the Wellesley community from a unique perspective

Lilly Strieder | November 12, 2015

Standing in the middle of the Wellesley College new student orientation last August and seeing all of the Welcome Class of 2019 signs and yellow strewn everywhere, one would guess that the only new...

Students attend the first screening event with the TEDx conference. Photography by Megan Stormburg '18, Photo Editor.

Students prepare to host the second TEDx Wellesley College

Zarina Patwa | November 6, 2015

As the TEDx conference at Wellesley approaches, the team of students organizing events works to raise funds and generate excitement on campus for the upcoming event with themed screenings and an increased...

Time away from Wellesley changes alumna’s opinion

Nathalie Bolduc | November 6, 2015

Out of the 23 schools to which Liza Jaye ’14 applied, Wellesley College was the last. However, it turned out to be the best school she got into, so she decided she would attend. She knew that even...

We would bet that none of these students have read more than five pages of this class’ readings. Photography by  Megan Stormberg '18, Photography Editor.

New study explores in-class argument habits

Anne Meyers | November 6, 2015

The anthropology department has finally released its exhaustive, five-year-long study of Wellesley’s in-class argumentative habits. The study, conducted in at least one class from every department,...

Gordon offered insights on how to pursue a career in government. Photography by Grace Ballenger '17, Features Editor

Women in Intelligence Careers lecture offers job insights

Grace Ballenger | November 6, 2015

The political science department hosted a lecture by Sue Gordon, Deputy Director of the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA), which gave students both a perspective on high-level government...

Photo courtesy of Audrey Stevens '17 

Colors in fall foliage may be linked to ancient ice ages

Elinor Higgins | October 30, 2015

There are few places in the world that are as beautiful as New England in the fall. Wellesley is particularly gorgeous, with its plethora of trees and the shimmering lake. This is, of course, because...

A student makes a donation to the SOS campaign. Photo courtesy of Megan Stormberg '18

Students Organized for Syria launches relief effort for Syrian refugees

Noor Pirani | October 29, 2015

You may have noticed the plastic containers and paper bags in the Freeman and Shafer lobbies, overflowing with food, clothes, blankets and toiletries. This collections drive is part of the Students...

WWIB members and an event audience member with Max Meyer, the founder of Getmii |Photo courtesy of Yu Rong Lim '18, Contributing Writer

Wellesley Women in Business hosts founder of dynamic new startup

Yu Rong Lim | October 29, 2015

Wellesley Women in Business recently invited Max Meyer, the co-founder of a new app called Getmii, to speak about his startup. The app seeks to redefine how everyday people search for things using technology. Meyer...

The bikeshare program is one way in which Wellesley Students  can demonstrate that they live sustainably.

Sustainable Living Certification Program aims for everyday sustainability

Kimberly Chia | October 29, 2015

The Sustainable Living Certification (SLC) Program, relaunched this fall semester, aims to encourage Wellesley students to adopt more sustainable lifestyle practices. Run by the Office of Sustainability...

Emma Stelter ’16, a tutor for the ELRC, sits in the Sanger Room. Photo by Megan Stormberg '19, Contributing Photographer

English Language Resource Center expands program due to high demand

Kimberly Chia | October 8, 2015

The English Language Resource Center (ELRC) has seen demand for its services increase since its inception last year. In response, the ELRC has gone from having a sole tutor to a team of four, headed by...

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