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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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Illuminating nature: Wellesley Botanical Garden brings “Plants in Motion” to life

Lucia Chen | February 20, 2025
On Feb. 11 and 12, the Wellesley College Botanical Garden hosted its annual student-run light show in the Global Flora Conservatory.
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Odie Leigh at The Sinclair

Sage Levy | February 20, 2025
Indie-folk singer-songwriter Odie Leigh returned to Boston on Nov. 10, delivering a heartfelt and unexpectedly exciting performance.
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St. Olaf Choir sings of hope

Margaret Jenkins | February 19, 2025
Performing at Wellesley College as part of their 2025 Winter Tour of the East Coast, the St. Olaf Choir achieved exactly what they had intended: a message of hope and light in dark times.
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Ollie Gullick & The Lads: A Re-Introduction

Sage Levy | February 19, 2025
Up-and-coming musician Ollie Gullick and his band of fellow Berklee students took Cambridge’s Middle East Upstairs by storm on Jan. 31 with a night of unforgettable rock ‘n’ roll.

Members of the “BOW” Community Explore AI’s Role in Storytelling

Alina Edwards | February 6, 2025
On Friday, Jan. 30th, students and faculty at Babson, Olin, and Wellesley came together to consider how AI can be used to tell our stories.

Ahead of the Curve: What’s in Style

Rebecca Birnbach | February 6, 2025

The 80’s are back, and I would love to tell you why.    For the past few months, I’ve been quietly keeping predictions to myself, but now I’m breaking my silence as more evidence rolls...

An historic night at the 67th Grammys

Norah Catlin | February 6, 2025

The 67th annual Grammy Awards took place on Sunday, Feb. 2, in Los Angeles, just a short distance from the destructive wildfires that ravaged parts of the city in January. Along with recognizing and celebrating...

What is the 4B Movement and how much would it help?

Mars Halvaksz | February 5, 2025

The 4B movement, a radical feminist initiative originating in South Korea, challenges traditional gender dynamics by advocating for a complete rejection of relationships with men. The name 4B is derived...

Mother Monster is back, even though she never left

Ivy Buck | February 5, 2025
“Abracadabra,” the newest single from Lady Gaga’s forthcoming solo album “MAYHEM,” is a full-fledged evolution of the dark pop roots which once solidified the artist as a creative and musical force to be reckoned with.
Holiday market in Germany.

Wining and Dining: Boston’s Snowport has something for everyone

Norah Catlin, Managing Arts & Culture Editor | December 8, 2024

As temperatures drop, the Holiday Market at Snowport in Boston’s Seaport District transforms into a lively winter wonderland not just for shopping, but also for delectable seasonal food and drinks! Whether...

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“The Winter’s Tale” by WCT: an artistic and academic success

Keira Zhuo, Contributing Writer | December 6, 2024

From Nov. 15 to 16, the Wellesley College Theatre Department (WCT) presented Shakespeare’s “The Winter’s Tale,” a collaboration between the department and South Korea’s Soonchunhyang University....

Mamaland: WASA presents a golden night to remember

Mamaland: WASA presents a golden night to remember

Edith Bachmann, Staff Writer | December 5, 2024

If there’s one word that perfectly encapsulates the Wellesley African Student Association’s (WASA) production of “Mamaland” this year, it’s “energy.” There was something electric in the air...

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