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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

All content by Chelsea Tarringer
Captured moment of the Fever Dancer's practice this week. Photo courtesy of @feverdancers on Instagram.

Behind the beat: a celebration of Wellesley’s Fever Dancers

Chelsea Tarringer, Junior Features Editor | February 20, 2025

While the Wellesley Fever Dancers are set to perform at the Rhythms of the Caribbean Expo on Saturday, February 22, perhaps you have already seen one of their vibrant and lively performances. From the...

Students in Tower Dining Hall. Photo courtesy of Wellesley College.

AVI Fresh Texts: a little-known Wellesley program with big impacts

Phoebe Rebhorn and Chelsea Tarringer | December 4, 2024

Despite the fact that most Wellesley students eat AVI Fresh every day, it is rare for students to interact with AVI beyond a few chats with dining hall staff. Most don’t even realize that with just a...

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

Chelsea Tarringer | October 18, 2024

With Election Day less than a month away, Wellesley students are making the remaining days count. On Saturday, Oct. 5, I had the opportunity to go on a canvassing trip to Manchester, New Hampshire with...

Students performing at the multifaith celebration on Flower Sunday. Image courtesy of Wellesley College.

“Home” Can Be A Person: An Inside-Look Into Flower Sunday 2024

Chelsea Tarringer | October 3, 2024

One of Wellesley College’s oldest and most beloved traditions, Flower Sunday annually welcomes the latest round of first-years  (this year the class of 2028) into the community.  On the morning of...

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