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WOAW sign at the entrance of the Science Center. Photo courtesty of Valida Pau
WOAW union holds teach-in for college community
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
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Latest WOAW bargaining session expands research opportunities for union members
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COVID-19 in its fifth year: a look into current resources and advocacy
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Asian Dance Organization offers only K-pop dances this semester
Senate Report: 10/7/2024
Senate Report: 10/7/2024
Senate Report 3/4
Senate Report 3/4
Senate Report - 10/04/23
Senate Report – 10/04/23
Senate Report – 2/13/23
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News in Brief
News in Brief
News in Brief
News in Brief
News in Brief
News in Brief
News in Brief
News in Brief
News in Brief 10/04/2023
News in Brief 10/04/2023
Professor Ismar Volić. Photo courtesy of wellesley.edu.
Prof. Ismar Volić on the intersection of math, nationalism, and voting
A group of Wellesley students canvassing in New Hampshire. Image courtesy of Wellesley Students for Harris.
Wellesley students canvass for the Harris-Walz campaign in New Hampshire
Cover of Professor Rivera-Rideau's newest book. Image courtesy of Duke University Press.
Zumba, culture, and controversy: Professor Rivera-Rideau’s newest book debut
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Wellesley students celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival with CSA
Image of the contraceptive vending machine located in Billings. Image courtesy of Phoebe Rebhorn.
Free and functional: WRJ and SHEs open contraceptive vending machine
Taste and Tact: Ethical Food Reviewing in the Wellesley Community
Taste and Tact: Ethical Food Reviewing in the Wellesley Community
Bisexual erasure deserves your attention
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Reflections on UN week: What climate actions mean for Wellesley students
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Empathy over expectations: The essential Femininomenon
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Paywalled journalism threatens democracy
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Editorial: It’s Time We Prioritize Women’s Rights During Humanitarian Conflicts
American campuses continuously suppress pro-Palestine views.
Editorial: The Palestine exception to free speech
A rally for Palestine in Boston's Copley Square on Oct. 16.
Editorial: Journalistic integrity in the fight for Palestinian liberation
On June 29, 2023, the Supreme Court announced their ruling that race-conscious admissions violate the 14th Amendment.
Editorial: In defense of affirmative action
Chalk art on Wellesley's Academic Quad Reading "Not Just Acceptance, Liberation"
Trans people are not your culture war
White text on a blue background reads "Letter to the Editor"
Letter to the Editor: Hillary Clinton vs. Democracy
White text on a blue background reads "Letter to the Editor"
Letter to the Editor: Financial Aid at Wellesley
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Letter to the Editor: Student-Run Newspapers Can Be Cowardly, Too
Letter to the Editor: Arab and Muslim Students Shouldn’t Need to Audition for Empathy
Letter to the Editor: Arab and Muslim Students Shouldn’t Need to Audition for Empathy
American campuses continuously suppress pro-Palestine views.
Letter to the Editor: do you condemn Israel?
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Waking in torment: A discussion of “Wuthering Heights” in film
Odie Leigh.
Odie Leigh wears her heart on her sleeve on “Carrier Pigeon”
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Boston’s Improv Asylum is no joke
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A Shakespearean “Twelfth” Night at Alumnae Hall
Review: Wellesley's Playa Bowls
Review: Wellesley’s Playa Bowls
New WNBA franchise and the future of women’s sports
New WNBA franchise and the future of women’s sports
A Mid-Month Check on Postseason Baseball
A Mid-Month Check on Postseason Baseball
The Three C’s of the NFL: Concussions, CTE and (guardian) Caps
The Three C’s of the NFL: Concussions, CTE and (guardian) Caps
Student Athlete of September 2024 - River Schiff
Student Athlete of September 2024 – River Schiff
Earn the W Day - Saturday, September 14
Earn the W Day – Saturday, September 14
Students gather inside the Chapel for the annual Flower Sunday Community Gathering, featuring music, poetry, and speakers.
Wellesley Celebrates Flower Sunday 2023
Photo of the Week
“Stronger Together” Rally with Chelsea Clinton
College Government Vice President 2016 End of the Year Report
The White House College Reporter Day
Theme: personality hire. Graphic courtesy Rebecca Birnbach
Snooze in brief
"She's having her Lady Germ moment" Graphic courtesy Rebecca Birnbach
Why Wellesley Essay
MEGABOXOLIS. Graphic courtesy of Blonde.
Demolish everything. We want more Mods!
JD Jumping for joy. Graphic courtesy Rebecca Birnbach
Project 2025 Who?
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Emily Pearson '20 initiated the referendum Photo Courtesy of Isabella Garcia '22 Photo Editor

Controversial SOAC proposal prompts first ever campus referendum

Alexandria Otero
April 10, 2019
The jump heard around the world finally breaks “The Bachelor” fantasy

The jump heard around the world finally breaks “The Bachelor” fantasy

Alexandria Otero
March 13, 2019
Photo Courtesy of Dave Meyers

“Ari-Mania” has captured our short attention spans

Alexandria Otero
February 27, 2019
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Will “Game of Thrones” end with a bang or a whimper?

Alexandria Otero
November 29, 2018

Wellesley class groups: a necessary evil

Alexandria Otero
October 17, 2018
Photo Courtesy of Wellesley College

Incoming and prospective students deserve to know the good and bad about Wellesley College

Alexandria Otero
September 20, 2018

Justice Gorsuch’s vote showed his disdain for powerful government not immigrant injustice

Alexandria Otero
April 25, 2018
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The Second Amendment cannot be repealed until we redefine freedom in America

Alexandria Otero
April 18, 2018

Malaysian government abuses the meaning of “Fake News”

Alexandria Otero
April 11, 2018
SOAC members Emily Pearson ’20 and Jackie Ehrlich ’20 announced at Senate that the Board of Trustees would reduce the number of subcommittees from five to three Photo courtesy of Lien Dao '20, Photo Editor

Wellesley Board of Trustees reduces number of subcommittees to promote productivity

Alexandria Otero
November 29, 2017

Multicultural requirement must be de ned and expanded to t needs of students

Alexandria Otero
November 8, 2017
Lindsay Laguna and Rocío Garza Tisdell, members of Career Services, answer Athena Zhang’s ’20 questions last Thursday Photo by Lien Dao '20

Inaugural Sophomore Reorientation strives to recognize Class of 2020’s academic and extracurricular needs

Alexandria Otero
September 22, 2017
Alice Zhou '17. Photo courtesy of Wellesley Blue.

Athlete Profile: Alice Zhou ’17

Alexandria Otero
May 9, 2017
Students marched in honor of “A Day Without Immigrants." Photo by Audrey Stevens '17, Photo Editor

Raíz hosts demonstration in solidarity with “A Day without Immigrants”

Alexandria Otero
May 9, 2017
Wellesley FreeStyle performed an energetic set last Saturday at their annual spring show Photo courtesy of Joseph Lee Photography

FreeStyle Celebrates 20th Anniversary with joyful show featuring guest performers

Alexandria Otero
April 20, 2017
Wellesley Class of 2021 celebrates admission by posting on social media. Photo courtesy of Wellesley College

Wellesley sees sharp decrease in acceptance rate for incoming class of 2021

Alexandria Otero
April 15, 2017
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Compensation will not solve all of College Government’s Issues

Alexandria Otero
April 12, 2017
Students made a variety of signs protesting the event. | Photo courtesy of Alexandria Otero '19, News Editor.

Students unite to protest former Israeli Defense Forces spokeswoman

Alexandria Otero
March 9, 2017
Senate Report: 3/1

Senate Report: 3/1

Alexandria Otero
March 5, 2017
“We are all immigrants, whether forced, volunteered, religious or exiled.” NiaChloe Bowman ’19 Babson College. Photo by Audrey Stevens '17, Photo Editor

Student Organizers hold rally to inspire political mobilization in Wellesley community

Alexandria Otero
February 25, 2017
Georgia Oppenheim ‘20, Christine Arumainayagam ‘20, Sarah Glad- stone ‘20, Louisa Oppenheim ‘20 and Sarah Gonzalez enjoy lunch together in the Bates dining hall. | Photo by Alice Pan '20, Staff Photographer.

Wellesley premieres new online interface for dining hall menu

Alexandria Otero
February 16, 2017
Madeline Wood ’19 works with Lutheran Services of Georgia on refugee rights. | Photo courtesy of Lutheran Services of Georgia

Trump’s unprecedented immigration ban mobilizes Wellesley community

Alexandria Otero
February 9, 2017
In being a sanctuary, Wellesley would refuse to cooperate with immigration officers. | Photo by Lien Dao '20, Staff Photographer.

Wellesley announces controversial decision to not be designated a sanctuary campus

Alexandria Otero
February 2, 2017
Anthea Fisher ‘17 listens to CG proceedings. | Photo by Audrey Stevens '17, Photography Editor

College Government Senators take action to pay cabinet members

Alexandria Otero
December 2, 2016
President Johnson brings the Wellesley community together. | Photo by Audrey Stevens '17, Photography Editor

Wellesley College comes together in solidarity after election

Alexandria Otero
November 17, 2016
Zainab Younus ’17 conversing with senators. | Photo by Kat Tyson '20, Staff Photographer.

College Government commences Elections Committee selection process months early

Alexandria Otero
November 3, 2016
Senate Report: 10/27

Senate Report: 10/27

Alexandria Otero
October 27, 2016
Students generate responses for group discussion led by candidate for the position, Jennifer Chudy. | Photo by Kat Tyson '20, Staff Photographer.

College launches innovative interdisciplinary minor with Race and Ethnicity minor

Alexandria Otero
October 27, 2016
Wellesley College Chapel | Photo courtesy of Boston College Library

Office of Religious and Spiritual Life start initiative to promote wellness and tolerance at Wellesley

Alexandria Otero
September 14, 2016
Photo courtesy of Wellesley College

Honor Code Council implements policy change to affect organizations’ violations

Alexandria Otero
May 4, 2016
Senate Report : 4/27

Senate Report : 4/27

Alexandria Otero
April 28, 2016
Bulletin boards in the Lulu Chow Wang Campus Center advertise upcoming CG events Photo by Megan Stormberg'18

Candidates for Chief Justice removed from ballot in controversial election

Alexandria Otero
April 13, 2016
Megan Stormberg'18, Photography Editor

Tuition hike upsets students

Alexandria Otero
April 6, 2016
Senate Report: 4/6

Senate Report: 4/6

Alexandria Otero
April 6, 2016
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Bloomberg: the greater unity triumphs any presidential aspirations

Alexandria Otero
March 16, 2016
Senate Report : 3/16

Senate Report : 3/16

Alexandria Otero
March 16, 2016
Senate Report : 3/9

Senate Report : 3/9

Alexandria Otero
March 9, 2016
Wellesley Bernie Sanders supporters attend an event where Susan Sarandon spoke.

Sensationalist journalism descends upon the Wellesley campus during election season

Alexandria Otero
March 2, 2016
Wellesley students with Hillary Clinton ’69 at a rally. Photo courtesy of Wellesley Students for Hillary.

Campus political organizations influence national political process

Alexandria Otero
February 19, 2016
Photo courtesy of ABC Shows.

Bachelor Nation passively observes a damaging and sexist fantasy

Alexandria Otero
February 3, 2016
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