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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

Lake Tiberias, also known as the Sea of Galilee. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

“Bye Bye Tiberias” screens at Collins Cinema

Hira Khan, Managing Features Editor | February 24, 2025

Nestled between the Galilee, the Golan Heights and the Jordan Rift Valley, Lake Tiberias is known for its scenic beauty and religious significance. It is also the site of Lina Soualem’s 2023 documentary,...

Global Flora Gardens filled with lights. Photo courtesy of Phoebe Rebhorn.

Night at the Greenhouse: a look into the Global Flora Gardens at Wellesley

Phoebe Rebhorn, Managing Features Editor | February 23, 2025

On Feb. 11 and 12, the Wellesley College Global Flora Greenhouse was abuzz. Light danced through the trees, time-lapsed plant videos were projected on every surface, and delicate sculptures dotted the...

Captured moment of the Fever Dancer's practice this week. Photo courtesy of @feverdancers on Instagram.

Behind the beat: a celebration of Wellesley’s Fever Dancers

Chelsea Tarringer, Junior Features Editor | February 20, 2025

While the Wellesley Fever Dancers are set to perform at the Rhythms of the Caribbean Expo on Saturday, February 22, perhaps you have already seen one of their vibrant and lively performances. From the...

Signs at an anti-ICE protest. Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Recent uptick of ICE raids bring worries to Wellesley students and family

Luna Rosas, Features Staff Writer | February 19, 2025

As Donald Trump’s second term approached, social media and news coverage was flooded with content about the sudden surge in immigration raids, sparking widespread concern. Post-inauguration, Trump passed...

The 2025 Albright Institute Fellows at the end of Wintersession. Image courtesy of @albright.inst on Instagram.

2025 Winter Albright Institute Fellow reflects on experience

Hira Khan, Managing Features Editor | February 16, 2025

The Madeleine Korbel Albright Institute for Global Affairs (The Albright Institute) is an immersive experience for Wellesley students eager to solve pressing issues around the world. Inspired by Secretary...

Wellesley students sledding in the winter, 1980s. Image courtesy of Wellesley College Archives.

Time Capsule: Wintersession through the years

India Lacey, Editor-in-Chief | February 9, 2025

Wintersession, or Winter Term as it has been previously known, is a special opportunity for Wellesley students to take classes throughout January. The course offerings have typically been language heavy,...

Sunset over Chefchaouen, Morocco. Image courtesy of Aayah Osman.

Home away from home: Students reflect on their Morocco Wintersession time

Phoebe Rebhorn, Managing Features Editor | February 5, 2025

Rabat, Marrakesh, Casablanca, Tangier, Chefchaouen—Aayah Osman ‘27 and Ruth Jaiyeola ‘27 returned to Wellesley this January having experienced the unique beauty of each of these cities. But this...

Humans of Wellesley: transitions post-Thanksgiving break

December 6, 2024

Deeksha Gupta ’26 (she/her)  "I was forced to lock in on the final day of Thanksgiving Break, since my Econ presentation for Monday creeped up on me  which I felt was unfairly timed. All I thought...

Ashi Kamra '26, Britina Gautam, '26, and Ananya Balakrishnan '26 performing at Shruti Laya. Photo courtesy of Jiya Singh '27.

Shruti Laya: an inside look at WASAC’s impact on campus

Phoebe Rebhorn, Managing Features Editor | December 5, 2024

If you had entered Alumni Auditorium on the night of Nov. 23, you would’ve been privy to two and a half hours of songs, dances, poetry and much more, all centered around celebrating South Asian culture....

Students in Tower Dining Hall. Photo courtesy of Wellesley College.

AVI Fresh Texts: a little-known Wellesley program with big impacts

Phoebe Rebhorn and Chelsea Tarringer | December 4, 2024

Despite the fact that most Wellesley students eat AVI Fresh every day, it is rare for students to interact with AVI beyond a few chats with dining hall staff. Most don’t even realize that with just a...

Pakistani Student Association's table at A Night in Asia. Photo courtesy of @wellesley_psa on Instagram.

Asian Student Union (ASU) hosts “A Night in Asia”

Diya Khanna, Managing Features Editor | November 15, 2024

If one were to think of an organization that has made a persistent effort to increase awareness of Asian cultures on campus, the Asian Student Union or ASU is bound to come to mind. In the past few years,...

President-elect Donald Trump. Photo courtesy of Jeffrey Phelps, AP Photo.

International students react to 2024 election outcome

Diya Khanna and Iris Zhan | November 14, 2024

With Wellesley College consisting of a diverse student body, it's no surprise the recent historic election and its results have produced a variety of reactions influenced by every student's unique background....

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