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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

BSA members and performers at Coffeehouse. Photo courtesy of Samihath Zaman '25.

Speaking in mother tongues: BSA hosts International Mother Language Day Coffeehouse event

Phoebe Rebhorn and Hira Khan | March 12, 2025

As students trickled into Punch’s Alley on the evening of Feb. 21, they were greeted by the wafting aroma of “Cha” and the cheerful banter of surrounding students. They were attending the International...

Spam for The Children of Albion Foundation's Book Bag Drive. Image courtesy of Rachel Blake '28.

Book Bags for Change:

Chelsea Tarringer, Junior Features Editor | March 5, 2025

What started as a heartfelt initiative in the front yard of a family home in Albion, St. Thomas, has grown into an organization dedicated to providing school supplies to low-income students. Co-founded...

Lake Tiberias, also known as the Sea of Galilee. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

“Bye Bye Tiberias” screens at Collins Cinema

Hira Khan, Managing Features Editor | February 25, 2025

Nestled between the Galilee, the Golan Heights and the Jordan Rift Valley, Lake Tiberias is known for its scenic beauty and religious significance. It is also the site of Lina Soualem’s 2023 documentary,...

Global Flora Gardens filled with lights. Photo courtesy of Phoebe Rebhorn.

Night at the Greenhouse: a look into the Global Flora Gardens at Wellesley

Phoebe Rebhorn, Managing Features Editor | February 23, 2025

On Feb. 11 and 12, the Wellesley College Global Flora Greenhouse was abuzz. Light danced through the trees, time-lapsed plant videos were projected on every surface, and delicate sculptures dotted the...

Captured moment of the Fever Dancer's practice this week. Photo courtesy of @feverdancers on Instagram.

Behind the beat: a celebration of Wellesley’s Fever Dancers

Chelsea Tarringer, Junior Features Editor | February 20, 2025

While the Wellesley Fever Dancers are set to perform at the Rhythms of the Caribbean Expo on Saturday, February 22, perhaps you have already seen one of their vibrant and lively performances. From the...

Signs at an anti-ICE protest. Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Recent uptick of ICE raids bring worries to Wellesley students and family

Luna Rosas, Features Staff Writer | February 19, 2025

As Donald Trump’s second term approached, social media and news coverage was flooded with content about the sudden surge in immigration raids, sparking widespread concern. Post-inauguration, Trump passed...

The 2025 Albright Institute Fellows at the end of Wintersession. Image courtesy of @albright.inst on Instagram.

2025 Winter Albright Institute Fellow reflects on experience

Hira Khan, Managing Features Editor | February 16, 2025

The Madeleine Korbel Albright Institute for Global Affairs (The Albright Institute) is an immersive experience for Wellesley students eager to solve pressing issues around the world. Inspired by Secretary...

Wellesley students sledding in the winter, 1980s. Image courtesy of Wellesley College Archives.

Time Capsule: Wintersession through the years

India Lacey, Editor-in-Chief | February 9, 2025

Wintersession, or Winter Term as it has been previously known, is a special opportunity for Wellesley students to take classes throughout January. The course offerings have typically been language heavy,...

Sunset over Chefchaouen, Morocco. Image courtesy of Aayah Osman.

Home away from home: Students reflect on their Morocco Wintersession time

Phoebe Rebhorn, Managing Features Editor | February 5, 2025

Rabat, Marrakesh, Casablanca, Tangier, Chefchaouen—Aayah Osman ‘27 and Ruth Jaiyeola ‘27 returned to Wellesley this January having experienced the unique beauty of each of these cities. But this...

Humans of Wellesley: transitions post-Thanksgiving break

December 6, 2024

Deeksha Gupta ’26 (she/her)  "I was forced to lock in on the final day of Thanksgiving Break, since my Econ presentation for Monday creeped up on me  which I felt was unfairly timed. All I thought...

Ashi Kamra '26, Britina Gautam, '26, and Ananya Balakrishnan '26 performing at Shruti Laya. Photo courtesy of Jiya Singh '27.

Shruti Laya: an inside look at WASAC’s impact on campus

Phoebe Rebhorn, Managing Features Editor | December 5, 2024

If you had entered Alumni Auditorium on the night of Nov. 23, you would’ve been privy to two and a half hours of songs, dances, poetry and much more, all centered around celebrating South Asian culture....

Students in Tower Dining Hall. Photo courtesy of Wellesley College.

AVI Fresh Texts: a little-known Wellesley program with big impacts

Phoebe Rebhorn and Chelsea Tarringer | December 4, 2024

Despite the fact that most Wellesley students eat AVI Fresh every day, it is rare for students to interact with AVI beyond a few chats with dining hall staff. Most don’t even realize that with just a...

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