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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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Pentimento’s Open Mic is Like an Old Patchwork Quilt–Worn, Yet Cozy

Aurora Daniel | December 7, 2022

On Saturday Dec. 4 Pentimento, Wellesley’s Visual Art Magazine, hosted a coming-of-age themed open mic in Pendleton West. Regina Gallardo ’23, editor-in-chief of Pentimento, wanted to host a live performance...

Ruth Ozeki Explores Buddhist Themes in Most Recent Novel

Ruth Ozeki Explores Buddhist Themes in Most Recent Novel

Aurora Daniel | December 7, 2022

Ruth Ozeki, filmmaker, novelist and Soto Zen Buddhist priest, visited the Newhouse Center on Nov. 7 as part of a book tour for her most recent novel “The Book of Form and Emptiness,” which won the...

Photo courtesy of Gabby Mackiewicz ’24

Maggie Stiefvater’s Bittersweet Farewell to “The Raven Cycle” and “The Dreamer Trilogy”

Aurora Daniel | November 11, 2022

On Oct. 26, the Wellesley College Book Club hosted author Maggie Stiefvater for a Q&A session about “The Raven Cycle” and “The Dreamer Trilogy,” including the final installment in the series...

The Davis Reopening Receives Warm Welcome from Visitors

Aurora Daniel | September 29, 2022

The Davis Museum opened its doors for the fall semester on Sept. 15, marking its first opening celebration since prior to its closure in March 2020. With the COVID-19 safety precautions last year there...

Be/longing Centers Connection and Care

Aurora Daniel | May 4, 2022

It’s that time of year, when Jewett and Pendleton West are covered in senior theses and projects. This year’s senior show is “Be/longing,” which is on display from May 6 through the 27. 22 seniors’...

Hannah Gadby’s “Body of Work” is an Ode to Queer Joy

Aurora Daniel | April 20, 2022

For many fans outside of Australia, their first exposure to comedian Hannah Gadsby was through her 2017 show “Nanette” when it launched onto Netflix in 2018. That show argued that comedy can, and often...

“Fun Home” Provides Catharsis and Leaves Room for Ambiguity

Aurora Daniel | March 16, 2022

From March 10-13, Wellesley’s Upstage theater company put on “Fun Home,” the musical by Lisa Kron adapted from Alison Bechdel’s 2006 graphic novel memoir. I went to see the 7 p.m. Saturday show...

A Deconstruction, A Sanctuary and A Mirror

Aurora Daniel | March 1, 2022

Got some spare time between classes? Want an engaging way to break up some of your homework?  Drop by the Jewett Art Gallery to see the work of three incredible artists instead. When you first walk...

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