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The student newspaper of Wellesley College since 1901

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The student newspaper of Wellesley College since 1901

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Designer babies come with a hefty moral price tag

Amira Solomon | December 6, 2018

You eat genetically-engineered tomatoes, wear clothes made from genetically-engineered cotton and may even take drugs produced by genetically-engineered goats. Scientists have harnessed the power of the...

Athletics Update 12/4/18

Athletics Update 12/4/18

Amira Solomon | December 5, 2018

From the basketball court to the swimming pool, Wellesley had a successful weekend of competition, with every team improving their record. Three athletes — Jessica Wegner ’22, Helen Andersen ’19...

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PERA fitness challenges motivate movement

Amira Solomon | November 29, 2018

We all know the benefits of exercise — it boosts your mood, strengthens bones and muscles, increases energy and leads to better sleep quality — but motivating yourself to get out of bed and away from...

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The patchwork quilt of Democratic America

Amira Solomon | November 14, 2018

Will Rogers, an early 20th-century humorist and social commentator, once remarked, “I am not a member of any organized political party. I am a Democrat.” A century later, in the wake of midterm elections...

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Fencing team points to a promising season

Amira Solomon | November 7, 2018

Wellesley Fencing had a stellar start to their winter season last Sunday, Nov. 4, at the Long Island University (LIU) Post Invitational, where they went undefeated against seven other colleges. The Blue...

Fighting the fall flu season

Amira Solomon | October 25, 2018

You’ve probably already noticed the coughs and sneezes in classrooms, the library or your residence hall — there’s no doubt that fall sickness has already arrived at Wellesley. With midterm season...

Wellesley athletes shine at homecoming

Amira Solomon | October 20, 2018

From Oct. 12-14, Wellesley Athletics celebrated their annual Homecoming, kicking off the festivities with the Blue Nation Pasta Dinner for varsity and club sport athletes and their families on Friday night....

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Anita Hill and Christine Blasey Ford: a black and white issue?

Amira Solomon | October 3, 2018

This week, the country was gripped for the second time in three decades by allegations of sexual misconduct by a nominee for the highest court in the land. In 1991, the attention centered on Anita Hill,...

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Boston Red Sox Are Three-Time AL East Champions

Amira Solomon | September 26, 2018

On Sept. 20, the Boston Red Sox clinched their third consecutive American League (AL) East title with an 11-6 win over the New York Yankees. The Red Sox currently have the best record in Major League Baseball...

Field Hockey fall season preview

Amira Solomon | September 22, 2018

The Wellesley College field hockey team, led by Head Coach Julia King, kicked off their 2018 season on Aug. 31 with a 3-1 win over Husson University. Since then, the team has had mixed success, with a...

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