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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

Abby Garber with the Virginia flag. Photo courtesy of Abby Garber.

An inside look on rural voting action in the 2024 election

Phoebe Rebhorn, Managing Features Editor November 13, 2024

Abby Garber ’27 probably has a better understanding of why the presidential election results ended up the way they were than most people on campus. Garber, a religion and political science double...

Sample of the fried ice cream Yasmeen Early makes. Image courtesy of @hilwaice on Instagram.

Handmade Hilwa: Levantine-style fried ice cream at Wellesley

Phoebe Rebhorn October 31, 2024
Are you curious to taste the classic Dubai chocolate bar? Read our conversation with Yasmeen Early ’26, who transformed the viral sensation into Levantine-style fried ice cream and brought it to Wellesley.
Professor Ismar Volić. Photo courtesy of wellesley.edu.

Prof. Ismar Volić on the intersection of math, nationalism and voting

Iris Zhan October 19, 2024

While nationalism has driven anti-colonial movements for independence, the rise in nationalist ideologies has become problematic in creating polarization and ethnic division. This is something Mathematics...

A group of Wellesley students canvassing in New Hampshire. Image courtesy of Wellesley Students for Harris.

Wellesley students canvass for the Harris-Walz campaign in New Hampshire

Chelsea Tarringer October 18, 2024

With Election Day less than a month away, Wellesley students are making the remaining days count. On Saturday, Oct. 5, I had the opportunity to go on a canvassing trip to Manchester, New Hampshire with...

Cover of Professor Rivera-Rideau's newest book. Image courtesy of Duke University Press.

Zumba, culture, and controversy: Professor Rivera-Rideau’s newest book debut

Luna Rosas October 17, 2024

On Oct. 2, Professor Rivera-Rideau and the Suzy Newhouse Center co-hosted a book release event for her latest book, “Fitness Fiesta!: Selling Latinx Culture Through Zumba.” The book release was an...

Full moon in September.

Wellesley students celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival with CSA

Iris Zhan October 15, 2024

Red streamers hung at the entrance of Tishman as colorful video clips of the traditional celebration played on the projector. The delicious smell of catered Chinese food wafted through the room. Wellesley’s...

Image of the contraceptive vending machine located in Billings. Image courtesy of Phoebe Rebhorn.

Free and functional: WRJ and SHEs open contraceptive vending machine

Phoebe Rebhorn October 10, 2024

Last Friday, I walked up to a table full of temporary tattoos, stickers, face paint and members of the Sexual Health Educators (SHEs) and Wellesley for Reproductive Justice (WRJ). But they weren’t just...

Students performing at the multifaith celebration on Flower Sunday. Image courtesy of Wellesley College.

“Home” Can Be A Person: An Inside-Look Into Flower Sunday 2024

Chelsea Tarringer October 3, 2024

One of Wellesley College’s oldest and most beloved traditions, Flower Sunday annually welcomes the latest round of first-years  (this year the class of 2028) into the community.  On the morning of...

Professor Emily Blanchard. Image courtesy of state.gov.

2024 Goldman Lecture in Economics: Professor Emily Blanchard provides insights on international economics

Riya Koh October 2, 2024

On Tuesday, Sept. 17, the economics department hosted its flagship fall event, the Goldman Lecture, with remarks by Professor Emily Blanchard. Professor Blanchard ’97 is currently a professor at Dartmouth’s...

Dance floor at SBOG's 2024 Headphone Disco. Image courtesy of Sophia Wu.

SBOG’s Annual Headphone Disco: A Huge Success

Riya Koh September 19, 2024

Can a dance party be successful without any music playing aloud? The “silent disco” model involves attendees listening to music on wireless headphones instead of a speaker system. The headphones offer...

Provost Kristine Din. Photo courtesy of stonehill.edu.

New OSI director Kristine Din focuses on putting students first

Phoebe Rebhorn September 19, 2024

Dr. Kristine Din, Wellesley’s newest Director of Student Involvement, is focused on putting students first this year.  I sat down to speak with Din this last week, and from the beginning of the conversation,...

Image of a booth at the orgs fair last year. Image courtesy of Amber Celletti.

CORA kickstarts academic year with Fall Orgs Fair

Sanika Merchant September 19, 2024

Every fall, both new and returning Wellesley students have the opportunity to attend the Fall Orgs Fair. This event gives students the opportunity to explore and join on-campus organizations that best...

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