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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

The 2016-2017 Wellesley Squash team photo. Pictured from left to right Audrey Fok
’18, Elena Ubeda ’20, Lumi Kinjo ’19, Meredith Curry ’18, Eunbie Coe ’20, Ruby Feng
’17; (top) Head Coach Wendy Berry, Rhea Advani ’17, Eva Mullarkey ’20, Haley
Connor ’18, Meera Nayar ’17, Asst Coach David Renninger | Photo courtesy of wellesleyblue.com

Wellesley Squash has varsity status revoked

Yashna Shivdasani | April 5, 2017

On Wednesday, March 22, the Wellesley College Department of Physical Education, Recreation and Athletics (PERA) declared that Wellesley College Squash will compete as a club sport for the 2017-18 season. Elaine...

Rebecca Van Dusen ’17 describes student teaching as a rewarding job. | Photo by Lien Dao '20, Assistant Photo Editor

Student teaching program allows Wellesley students to jump-start their teaching careers

Emily Bader | April 5, 2017

Students in the Education Department have the unique opportunity to begin their teaching careers during their undergraduate years through the Teaching and Learning Studies Program. Through their participation...

Photo courtesy of Wellesley College Government

College Government statements of intent

April 5, 2017

College Government Vice President Candidate: Karen Su ’19 Hello Wellesley Sibs! My name is Karen Su and I am running to become your next College Government Vice President (CGVP). I am running on the...

Caitlin McCarey ’17 and Emy Urban ’18 present at Senate. | Photo by Audrey Stevens '17, Photo Editor

Honor Code Council retracts changes to Constitution

Jane Vaughan | April 5, 2017

At Senate on March 13, Wellesley’s Honor Code Council (HCC) presented a few changes that it wished to make to its Constitution. According to the summary document that was included in the Senate minutes,...

Photo by Audrey Stevens '17, Photo Editor

Senate approves ballot question for College Government Cabinet compensation

Jacqueline Sanchez | April 5, 2017

At Senate on March 20, senators approved a ballot question that will decide whether or not the College Government Cabinet (CGC) should receive compensation for its work. The question will appear on the...

Queeries: Why an intersectional approach is important to understanding LGBTQIA+ life at Wellesley

Queeries: Why an intersectional approach is important to understanding LGBTQIA+ life at Wellesley

Queer Council Advisory Board | March 24, 2017

On June 12, 2016, Omar Mateen committed a hate crime in Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida. As reported by Ariel Zambelich in their article for NPR titled “3 Hours In Orlando: Piecing Together...

The rebirth of vision: Artificial retinal implants can restore sight in blind individuals

The rebirth of vision: Artificial retinal implants can restore sight in blind individuals

Kara Banson | March 24, 2017

A thin layer of cells lining the back of the inner eye, the retina is one of the most vital structures in the nervous system and allows humans to visualize their surroundings. This layer of tissue collects...

Wellesley College Chapel | Photo courtesy of Boston College Library

Participation in off-campus religious and spiritual events enriches students’ liberal arts experience

Noor Pirani | March 24, 2017

Restructured in 1993, the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life (ORSL) has since served as a resource for students to engage in spiritual or faith-based events and practices throughout college. With over...

Photo courtesy of Active Minds

Mind Full: 3/22

Active Minds | March 24, 2017

In our recent series, Eigga had taken the first step in reaching out for help after failing her exam. After speaking with a friend who noticed her struggling, perhaps Eigga decided to meet with her dean...

Maura Sticco-Ivins accepts trophy for her National Championship
in the one-meter dive on Friday March 17 in
Shenandoah, Texas. | Photo courtesy of Wellesley Blue / D3Photography.com

Wellesley’s Maura Sticco-Ivins three times National champion

Mary Lemay | March 24, 2017

The week of March 15, Wellesley College, junior Maura Sticco-Ivins became a three-time National champion when she took first place in the three-meter and one-meter dives. Sticco-Ivins scored 504.00 to...

Photo courtesy of Creative Commons.

Numerous Wellesley student athletes suffer concussions yearly

Erin Kelly | March 24, 2017

On November 1, 2014, the Wellesley College soccer team hosted Springfield College for the first round round of the annual NEWMAC tournament. Gen Crotty ’18 jumped up to head the ball during the second...

Admission Office student assistants like Chelsea Gell ’18 (pictured) share their
honest and personal experiences when recruiting prospective students. | Photo by Lien Dao '20, Assistant Photo Editor.

Wellesley students personally connect with prospective students throughout admissions process

Christine Arumainayagam | March 23, 2017

When high school students begin the college application process, it can often feel dehumanizing for them to summarize everything they are as a person and then send their application into an anxiety-filled...

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