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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

Wellesley students gathered to watch live polling results.

Wellesley students react to deadlock presidential race, shocked by Trump’s lead

Jessica Chen, Ruby Barenberg, and Valida Pau November 5, 2024
As the first polls close on Tuesday, around 150 students gathered at watch parties around campus to follow the live polling results for one of the closest presidential elections in US history.
Wellesley College's Health Center before renovation.

Health Services renovations delayed due to sustainable building efforts

Christina Ding October 31, 2024

The College began constructing Wellesley’s Health and Counseling Center in December 2023. The renovated building will house both Health Services and Counseling Services as the first adaptation on campus...

Wellesley presents 2024 Alumnae Achievement Awards

Wellesley presents 2024 Alumnae Achievement Awards

Janaki Kapadia October 29, 2024
Three alumni were awarded the Alumnae Achievement Award, the highest accolade for Wellesley graduates, in recognition of their distinguished work in their respective fields. 
Tower Court dining hall

Food theft on the rise in Tower Court

Jessica Chen October 29, 2024

On Sept. 30, after Ilana LeVine ’27 spent an entire day in urgent care, there was one thing she wanted to do: eat her Trader Joe’s soup dumplings.  She had put them in the communal fridge, labeling...

WOAW sign at the entrance of the Science Center. Photo courtesty of Valida Pau

WOAW union holds teach-in for college community

Ruby Barenberg and Christina Ding October 28, 2024

On Thursday, Oct. 25, over 60 students and staff members crowded a lecture room in Founders Hall for the Wellesley Organized Academic Workers (WOAW)’s teach-in.  A bench was moved from the hallway...

An outdoor view of the campus center. Photo courtesy of the Massachusetts Office Of Travel & Tourism on Flickr

Wellesley endowment nears $3 billion in fiscal year 2024

Valida Pau, Editor-in-Chief October 26, 2024
Wellesley College’s endowment grew to $2.982 billion after the Investment Office posted a 7.8% return on its investments in fiscal year 2024. 
Image Credit: Echo He

Latest WOAW bargaining session expands research opportunities for union members

Ruby Barenberg October 17, 2024

On Oct. 8, the Wellesley Organized Academic Workers (WOAW) union members reached an agreement on participating in flagship research programs during its 11th bargaining session with Wellesley College. According...

Image Credit: Olivia Hewang

COVID-19 in its fifth year: a look into current resources and advocacy

Jessica Chen and Ruby Barenberg October 17, 2024

Rylie Zhang ’28 called Health Services after testing positive for COVID-19. While she expected an answer to her question about the current COVID-19 policies, all she received was the answer that “they...

Image Credit: Jami Johnson

Asian Dance organization offers only K-pop dances this semester

Skye Bulman, Staff Reporter October 16, 2024

Wellesley’s Asian Dance Organization (WADO) is facing criticism from members for only offering K-pop dances.  As the name suggests, the student organization defines itself as a dance organization...

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Wellesley water tested positive for E.Coli

Jessica Chen October 14, 2024
Wellesley College found E.coli in an untreated groundwater sample from one of the College’s wells, according to an email sent to students and faculty on Friday evening.
Senate Report: 10/7/2024

Senate Report: 10/7/2024

Noufeesa Yahyaoui October 10, 2024

Dean’s Corner Dean of Students, Sheila Horton reminded students that this week marks the anniversary of Oct. 7, and to stay supportive and take advantage of any resources available. HBC Corner Reminder...

Image Credit: Valida Pau

Tower Court Renovations: What took so long?

Violeta Salazar and Celena Wang October 9, 2024

Tower Court summer renovations continued into the first five weeks of the 2024-25 academic year, with the dining hall just fully opened last week. However, in an email addressed to Wellesley College students...

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