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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

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ISIS’ Leaked Budget: Hindrance or Help?

Victoria Angelova | February 8, 2016

        Not only is ISIS one of the most rapidly growing terrorist organizations, but it is also a highly profitable business, or, as ISIS calls it: a caliphate. As such, ISIS has a budget, which despite...

Graphic by Sabrina Leung '18, Digital Editor

Bathroom Hygiene Myths Debunked

Tanvee Varma | January 18, 2016

Toilets and bathrooms are often viewed as unhygienic. Toilets are the breeding ground for so many bacteria, viruses, and other types of microbes that cause infections. In reality, many of the things that...

News in Brief: 12/2

News in Brief: 12/2

Mary Meisenzahl | December 4, 2015

Wellesley professor’s research calls for more math Assistant Professor of Economics Kartini Shastry has conducted research on high school students’ understanding of money. Studies have demonstrated...

Developments in Higher Education: 11/10

Developments in Higher Education: 11/10

November 13, 2015

Increased instructional spending will improve student employment outcomes Recent studies released by Inside Higher Ed have shown that increased funding for instructional costs will lead to improved benefits...

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The MSF Hospital Airstrike: Policy Versus People

Ariel Cohen | November 10, 2015

Earlier last month, nineteen people, including three children, were killed in an aerial attack by the U.S. forces that caused significant damage to a Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) trauma center in Afghanistan....

Gordon offered insights on how to pursue a career in government. Photography by Grace Ballenger '17, Features Editor

Women in Intelligence Careers lecture offers job insights

Grace Ballenger | November 6, 2015

The political science department hosted a lecture by Sue Gordon, Deputy Director of the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA), which gave students both a perspective on high-level government...

Tavi Gevinson poses with her new book, filled with top hits on her website.

Tavi Gevinson releases a compilation of “Rookie” author hits

Mary Meisenzahl | October 29, 2015

Tavi Gevinson, founder and editor-in-chief of the online Rookie Magazine, spoke in Boston to promote her new book, “Rookie Yearbook Four.” Following the high school yearbook tradition, this fourth...

News in Brief: 10/21

News in Brief: 10/21

October 22, 2015

College launches new humanities website Wellesley launched a new website this week which offers a single space for students, faculty, staff, and others who want to access information about the humanities...

Graphic by Padya Paramita '18

The Syrian Crisis: Why resettling refugees is not enough

Ariel Cohen | October 8, 2015

This past summer,  I volunteered at a hospital, located near the Syrian border. Working with refugee patients, I witnessed the physical and emotional wounds and burdens they carry on a daily basis.  After...

Marcy Thomas’ Environmental Science 101 lab class goes on a field trip to Medway Community Farm in Natick. Photo courtesy of Brittany Overshiner

College to release draft of sustainability plan after break

Xueying Chen | October 7, 2015

The Sustainability Committee will release a draft of the College-wide sustainability plan on Wednesday, Oct. 14 after Fall Break. The plan addresses the issues, goals and recommends two, five and 10-year...

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Wellesley College receives ratings on College Scorecard

Mary Meisenzahl | October 2, 2015

The White House recently released data about colleges across the United States that allows potential applicants to compare institutions based on average annual cost, graduation rate, average salary 10...

Why you should care about the Iran Nuclear Deal

Why you should care about the Iran Nuclear Deal

Ariel Cohen | May 7, 2015

  The Iranian Nuclear Deal, which international leaders reached an initial agreement on April 2, continues to be one of the world’s most contentious arrangements. International leaders are currently...

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