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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

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Kamala Harris on Alex Cooper's "Call Her Daddy" podcast

Kamala Harris on Alex Cooper’s “Call Her Daddy” podcast

Ivy Buck | October 22, 2024

I guess I live under a rock in the podcast world. Until last week, I had only heard of Alex Cooper’s ultra-famous show “Call Her Daddy” in passing, until I discovered that Vice President and current...

"Joker: Folie à Deux" is a failed courtroom musical interspersed with institutional violence

“Joker: Folie à Deux” is a failed courtroom musical interspersed with institutional violence

Mars Halvaksz | October 22, 2024

Warning: This article contains spoilers for the movie “Joker: Folie á Deux” and mentions institutional violence.  “Joker: Folie á Deux,” the long anticipated sequel to the 2019 award-winning...

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Charli XCX and Troye Sivan bring “Sweat Tour” to Boston

Lucia Chen | October 18, 2024

On Friday, Sept. 27 at 11:28 a.m., I received a call from my roommate in the middle of my science lab. “I just won Sweat Tour tickets!” she screamed. After calming down, she explained that a radio...

A marine Animal Crossing: Visitng the New England Aquarium

A marine Animal Crossing: Visitng the New England Aquarium

Nita Kelly | October 18, 2024

I have always been a devoted fan of Animal Crossing. My journey with the series began with the 3DS game “Animal Crossing: New Leaf,” which I played religiously from the moment I got my hands on it...

“SNL” Season 50 premiere: Brat or Nat?

“SNL” Season 50 premiere: Brat or Nat?

Maggie Jenkins | October 17, 2024

The illustrious late-night comedy show, “Saturday Night Live (SNL)” celebrated its 50th season premiere on Saturday, Sept. 28. Due to declining ratings and unpopular sketches in recent years, “SNL”...

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Arts & culture guide to Fall Break

Iris Zhan | October 12, 2024

  Friday, October 11  “Saturday Night,” a biographical comedy-drama film based off the night of the 1975 premiere of NBC’s “Saturday Night,” now known as “Saturday Night Live,” comes...

Two-part film series marks two years of war in Ukraine

Two-part film series marks two years of war in Ukraine

Phoebe Grandi | March 6, 2024

On Friday, Feb. 23, “The Guide” was shown in Collins Cinema as the first half of a two-part film series that marked the second year of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The second film, “20...

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Beyoncé Reclaims Country in Renaissance Act II

Sofia Diaz | February 21, 2024

On Feb. 11, I was glued to the TV watching the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers play in Super Bowl LVIII. I was peacefully watching the commercials during the break when I suddenly saw Beyoncé...

Annette Bening is Hasty Pudding’s Woman of the Year

Annette Bening is Hasty Pudding’s Woman of the Year

Julia Koziatek | February 21, 2024

On Feb. 6, Oscar-nominated actress Annette Bening graced the Boston area with her presence to accept her award as the 74th Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year. Bening, who got her start in theater, called...

66th Annual Grammy Awards Highlights

66th Annual Grammy Awards Highlights

Brenda Perez Pelaez | February 7, 2024

Miley Cyrus won Record of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance for her hit song “Flowers,” making them the first Grammy wins of her career. Taylor Swift won her 4th Album of the Year for her...

THICK energetically plays at Paradise Rock Club. Photo Courtesy of Norah Catlin.

THICK is a Punk Powerhouse

Norah Catlin | December 13, 2023

On Dec. 5, 2023, THICK took the stage at Paradise Rock Club in Boston, opening for Pussy Riot on their Riot Days tour. THICK, an indie-punk band from Brooklyn, supported Pussy Riot on their final three...

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Brandeis-Wellesley Orchestra celebrates 20th anniversary

Sabrina Wang | November 29, 2023

The Brandeis-Wellesley Orchestra celebrated its 20th anniversary with performances at both Wellesley and Brandeis on Nov. 18 and 20.  In accordance with this important milestone, the orchestra performed...

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