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The student newspaper of Wellesley College since 1901

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College announces update to vaccination plan

Renée Remsberg | February 11, 2021

On Feb. 9, Wellesley College President Paula Johnson sent out an email to staff and faculty with updates on the College's plan for vaccination rollout. In the email, President Johnson wrote that the inconsistencies...

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Wellesley, why can’t you meet our dietary needs?

Shreya Kochar | December 8, 2020

When I applied via Early Decision to Wellesley, one of the selling points were the five dining halls. The website flaunts the diverse food in each hall; there are pictures of sushi, fresh fruit and so...

50 Lies You Tell Yourself in Order to Survive Until Graduation

50 Lies You Tell Yourself in Order to Survive Until Graduation

Samantha Churchill | March 12, 2020

I will wake up early to do my readings before class tomorrow I do not turn into one of those scared dog memes when I hear a male voice on campus Next week I will really start to get my life together ...

Statement of Intent for Organizations Chair

March 4, 2020

Hello beautiful people! My name is Isabel Ortiz. I use she/hers pronouns and I’m a proud member of the Class of 2022. I have been a senator for the past two years and have learned so much about what's...

Statement of Intent for Director of On-Campus Affairs (DOOCA)

March 4, 2020

Hi Wellesley!  My name is Ashley Amoabeng (she/her/hers) ’21, and I am running for the position of Director of On-Campus Affairs (DOOCA) for the 2020-2021 academic school year. As DOOCA, I would...

Statement of Intent for Chief Justice

March 4, 2020

Hello Wellesley!  My name is Hope D’Erasmo (Class of 2021; she/her/hers) I’m excited and humbled to be running to be your Chief Justice for the 2020-2021 year. The Honor Code has been in place...

Ask Wendy and Wanda

Ask Wendy and Wanda

Wendy | February 28, 2020

Hey Wendy and Wanda, I have this friend who is my Wellesley Day One — we’ve survived the end of first year friend groups, sophomore slumps, junior study abroad, the whole shebang. We both have other...

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Ask Wendy and Wanda: What should I do when I run out of swipes on Tinder?

Kathryn Cross | February 12, 2020

Dear Wendy and Wanda, What should I do when I run out of swipes on Tinder? Sincerely, Loveena Hopeful Place   What’s a Wendy? Wendy is taking five classes and doing a UROP at MIT, so she...

Ask Wendy and Wanda

Ask Wendy and Wanda

Wendy | December 5, 2019

Question:  Dear Wendy and Wanda, What should I do if I am obsessively in love with my professor? Sincerely, Non-prof Nancy   What’s a Wendy? Wendy adores all of her professors, and all...

Stop cuffing because you’re lonely 

Quinn Etoll | December 4, 2019

The top Urban Dictionary definition for “cuffing season” states, “During the Fall and Winter months people who would normally rather be single or promiscuous find themselves along with the rest of...

Ask Wendy and Wanda

Ask Wendy and Wanda

Wendy | November 20, 2019

What is a Wendy?  Wendy manages to take on just about everything and do it all perfectly. Of course this makes Wendys very attractive to potential mates and results in one of two likely romantic...

Rep. Joe Kennedy returns to Wellesley, This time at a 2020 senate candidate

Rep. Joe Kennedy returns to Wellesley, This time at a 2020 senate candidate

Sophie Hurwitz | November 20, 2019

On Nov. 16, Congressman Joe Kennedy made a stop at Wellesley College for an hour long conversation hosted by the Wellesley College Democrats while campaigning for his 2020 U.S. Senate race. Kennedy, a...

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