The Wellesley News

Professor Daniela Rivera recognized as inaugural Wagner Arts Fellow

Norah Catlin, Managing Arts & Culture Editor | May 4, 2025

“I’m an artist that makes weird work,” remarked Daniela Rivera, Professor of Studio Art at Wellesley. “Well, not weird, but some of the pieces are too large, or some of them are to be seen and...

“HARK!” from page to stage

Ivy Buck | April 30, 2025

On April 26 and 27, the Wellesley College students of Devising Theatre Performance (THST 355) performed “HARK!” –– a play they wrote, acted and produced for all ages about what it means to be a human in nature. Below is a transcribed interview with Akasha Brahmbhatt ’25, cast member and principal scenic designer for “HARK!”

Your favorite “Stranger Things” actor is going on tour

Lucia Chen | March 23, 2025

Many have heard of Netflix’s “Stranger Things” actor Joe Keery, but you might not have heard of his alter ego, Djo. Djo garnered worldwide attention when his song “End of the Beginning” from...

“The White Lotus” season 3 is testing our attention spans

Ivy Buck | March 7, 2025

Fans remain divided over the return of HBO's "The White Lotus" and its slow-burn storytelling style. It takes far more than an episode – maybe even an entire season – to reach any sort of 'climax' for each intertwined plot line, and that is the ultimate test of "The White Lotus:" to see if we as viewers have the attention span to stick around.

The Triumphant Return of Wellesley Drag

Sage Levy | March 5, 2025

After a semester-long hiatus, Wellesley Drag returned on Valentine's Day weekend for a night of queer joy and debauchery. Taking place at the Tau Zeta Epsilon (TZE) house for the first time ever, the beloved event featured performers new and old, delighting audience members and proving that drag is back – and better than ever.

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.

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...

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.

The Wellesley “Bubble” and Political Complacency: Avoiding Voter Apathy

Avery Finley, Staff Writer | November 22, 2024

As much as we joke about living in a Wellesley “bubble,” such an isolated existence truly does exist when it comes to politics.

The value of turning to art amidst political chaos

Ivy Buck | November 15, 2024

Turning towards art is not an excuse to become politically ignorant, but history has shown us that art is both a tool and a reprieve, to be used for the political and the personal. During times of nationwide change and political uncertainty like this current moment, prioritizing creation is all the more valuable.

Doubting Thomas: Edward Berger’s “Conclave”

Galeta Sandercock | November 14, 2024

In “Conclave” (2024), the Pope is dead, but mysteries abound. A cardinal’s last meeting with the Pope ends with a resignation request. An unknown cardinal shows up for the conclave. Cardinal Lawrence is left to sort through it all. Spoilers ahead.

Wellesley rallies for alumni’s debut feature film “Empire Waist”

Kiya Watson | November 1, 2024

On Oct. 19, the Capitol Theatre in Arlington, MA held a special one-time screening of the award-winning film “Empire Waist.” Written and directed by Wellesley alum Claire Ayoub ’11, the event also promoted a collaboration with Cashmerette, a body-positive sewing brand.