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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

The student newspaper of Wellesley College since 1901

The Wellesley News

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Leon Thomas brings his tour “Mutt” to Boston

Kiya Watson, Staff Writer | December 5, 2024

On Nov. 15, Leon Thomas brought his “MUTT” album tour to Boston, featuring special guest Toney Handsome. Many people may know Leon Thomas from his role as the hilarious and talented Andre Harris on...

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Why you should watch “SATURDAY NIGHT”

Yahana Streeter, Contributing Writer | November 12, 2024
A review of “SATURDAY NIGHT” live from my dorm room.
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Support for Menendez brothers grows after “Monsters” series hits Netflix

Margaret Jenkins, Staff Writer | November 11, 2024
Although Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan’s limited series “Monsters” has generated more support for the real-life brothers and encountered increased public pressure to have them released, there are still aspects of the series which reflect poorly on Lyle and Erik Menendez, and are, according to the brothers themselves, inaccurate to their true story.
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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...

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No Laughing Matter: The Current State of SNL

Norah Catlin | March 27, 2024

In the world of comedy, “Saturday Night Live,” better known as “SNL,” has been considered a cultural staple since its first episode premiered on NBC on Oct. 11, 1975. However, the late-night live...

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96th Academy Awards: Top Picks and Predictions

Brenda Perez Pelaez | March 6, 2024

Right on cue and amongst great anticipation, the 96th Academy Awards nominations were released on Jan. 23, 2024. After a turbulent and fantastic year for films of all kinds, including the cultural phenomenon...

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Blood, Bathwater and Burial Sex: A “Saltburn” Review

Shelby Ferris | February 21, 2024

Entering theaters in a limited release on Nov. 17 before a highly-advertised release on Amazon Prime, “Saltburn” was the movie on everyone’s minds this winter. With a groovy soundtrack and a strange...

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Six Biopics We Think Hollywood Should Make

Julia Koziatek | December 13, 2023

Biopics have become exceedingly popular in the 21st century. It has become such a vast genre that it even has its own sub-genres. For example, there are historical biopics like “Hidden Figures” (2016),...

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“Doctor Who’s” 60th Anniversary Specials: Ncuti Gatwa is the new Doctor!

Brenda Perez Pelaez | December 13, 2023

While working towards my final papers and facing deadlines, I figured out why not watch what was coming out for Doctor Who? I had heard sometime in late 2022 that the Thirteenth Doctor (Jodie Whitaker)...

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What Your Favorite 2023 White Boy of the Month Says About You

Cheynie Singleton | December 13, 2023

Tom Blyth (AKA reigning White Boy of the Month) (AKA my favorite) You are a sucker for open communication, and you probably were giggling and kicking your feet while watching “The Hunger Games: the...

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Marvel does “Loki” justice with its second season.

Brenda Perez Pelaez | November 29, 2023

Spoilers! This piece contains discussion of the show “Loki” and its recent season finale, so if you have plans on catching up, go watch the series and read this piece afterward!  Marvel’s “Loki”...

Now and Then: The Newest Beatles Song

Now and Then: The Newest Beatles Song

Elizabeth Murno | November 28, 2023

It is 2023. Who would have guessed that the most iconic band from the 60s would still release music 53 years after their break up in 1970? The Beatles, comprised of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George...

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