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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

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Wellesley water tested positive for E.Coli

Jessica Chen | October 14, 2024
Wellesley College found E.coli in an untreated groundwater sample from one of the College’s wells, according to an email sent to students and faculty on Friday evening.
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The Smoke and Mirrors of Trumponomics

Anika Sridhar | October 2, 2024

As I read through yet another profile of undecided voters in a swing state who carry the future of our nations in their ballots, I notice that many of their reasons for being on the fence are the same....

Protests erupt outside of Lulu after Emporium announces new payment policy, restricting students to paying with face card, no cash no credit

Protests erupt outside of Lulu after Emporium announces new payment policy, restricting students to paying with face card, no cash no credit

Anna Weiner | October 1, 2024

Since the beginning of Brat Summer, a corporate marketing strategy championed by aspiring DJ Charli XCX and her adorable animal sidekick Troye Sivan, the lime green “brat” aesthetic has spread like...

The Three C’s of the NFL: Concussions, CTE and (guardian) Caps

The Three C’s of the NFL: Concussions, CTE and (guardian) Caps

Emily Kulhanek | October 1, 2024
Miami Dolphins quarterback, Tua Tagovailoa's, several head traumas have caused deliberation in the football community regarding the safety of players. More discoveries have been made about Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) and its impact on football teams. The increase of CTE diagnoses place a focus on the NFL's safety standards.
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A marathon, not a sprint: Wellesley’s efforts for diversity post-affirmative action

Janaki Kapadia | October 1, 2024

The Admissions Office at Wellesley has spent the past few months reflecting on the demographic changes seen in the class of 2028, with a notable decrease in Black and and Latine enrollment at the College....

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I liked the JD Vance in Hillbilly Elegy. What’s wrong with him now?

Claire Wu | October 1, 2024
Claire Wu liked the JD Vance in his bestselling memoir Hillbilly Elegy, but as Vance became Trump's running mate, Wu questioned: Where did the old Vance go?
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“I know I’m not alone”: Alan Walker creates euphoria for fans past and present

Iris Zhan | September 30, 2024

Confetti burst in the air and magically descended above our heads like snow, as royal blue lights illuminated the hall. A dark masked figure emerged; it's Alan Walker, the headlining artist.  The iconic...

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The competitive streak in Sally Rooney’s new novel, “Intermezzo”

Morgan Gallegos | September 30, 2024

  CW: spoilers, mentions of death, age-gap relationships, and chronic pain   In the spring of 2015, Irish author Sally Rooney reflected on her time as the top competitive debater in Europe in...

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“Fashioning Nature” event prepares Davis Museum for opening

Mars Halvaksz | September 30, 2024

On Thursday, Sept. 19, the Davis Museum hosted “Fashioning Nature,” a pre-opening event ahead of the official opening of the museum to students.  The opening exhibition, “A New Perspective on Nature,”...

Student Athlete of September 2024 - River Schiff

Student Athlete of September 2024 – River Schiff

Katie McCabe | September 30, 2024

Each month, The Wellesley News features one student-athlete who has shown grit, dedication, and excellence in their respective sport. As September comes to an end, Field Hockey Senior, River Schiff claims...

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“Rec Reads”: Wellesley’s Literary Weekend Getaway

Lucia Chen | September 24, 2024

Alongside the textbooks and scholarly titles most of us will encounter at some point in our college career, Clapp Library now holds a diverse and expanding collection of recreational reading (aka “Rec...

In Search of the Black Fantastic

New Jewett Exhibition: “In Search of the Black Fantastic”

Keira Zhuo | September 24, 2024

The latest visiting artist exhibit since late 2019 at the Jewett Art Gallery, “In Search of the Black Fantastic”, is up from Sept. 3 to Oct. 14, 2024. It showcases the work of Massachusetts-based artist...

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