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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

Caitlin Donovan, Junior Opinions Editor

Caitlin Donovan ’27 is an English and Economics double major from Boston, MA. She previously served as a staff writer for the Opinions section.

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The Worst of Both Worlds: The Effects of Democratic Contempt for Both Candidates

Caitlin Donovan | March 27, 2024

As a frequent listener of political podcasts, I’ve noticed that most episodes regarding the 2024 presidential election illustrate the same trend: voters are frustrated by the prospective candidates....

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[Glow] Recipe for Disaster: Social Media’s Role in the Sephora Tween Epidemic

Caitlin Donovan | March 6, 2024

The internet is blowing up with stories of “Sephora tweens,” a recent epidemic of middle school girls crowding beauty stores to buy products from high-end brands such as Drunk Elephant, Charlotte Tilbury...

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Bring back alumni interviews

Caitlin Donovan | February 7, 2024

The goal of college admissions is to consider an applicant holistically and personally, but words on paper reveal only a portion of what a person can offer. Realistically, four years of hard work cannot...

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Reconsider where you’re voting

Caitlin Donovan | November 29, 2023

Voter registration is one of those looming tasks that rests in the back of your mind until the missed deadline reminds you that it’s too late. It’s understandable — registration isn’t always easy...

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Wellesley is Worthy

Caitlin Donovan | October 25, 2023

When I was admitted to Wellesley, I saw my acceptance letter as a golden ticket. My Wonka’s Chocolate Factory, so to speak, was a campus devoid of judgment, insecurity and most importantly—mansplaining....

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Republican debate or reality TV?: Debates do not benefit the public anymore because they no longer spotlight policy

Caitlin Donovan | October 4, 2023

A battle with a winner. A high-stakes race for the top spot. These attention-grabbing phrases frequently pop up in my news notifications, and I click immediately, expecting updates on wars or the Olympics....

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