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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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Office of Student Wellness brings national anti-vaping campaign to campus

Fatima Aslam | October 12, 2019

Last week, the Office of Student Wellness sent a campus-wide email informing students about the dangers of vaping, directing them to seek resources to quit or curtail the habit. Around this time, televisions...

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Wellesley students pledge not to work for Palantir due to ICE collaboration

Fatima Aslam | September 25, 2019

Wellesley College has joined a cohort of educational institutes across the country to protest the deals between Palantir and United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE).Palantir is a...

Failing power plant sets in motion Wellesley's renewable energy program Photo Courtesy of Wellesley College

Renewable energy continues to be a concern among students, administration

Fatima Aslam | May 9, 2019

This past week Renew Wellesley organized a student campaign to raise awareness about renewable energy among Wellesley Students. Unite for Wellesley called on students to gather to raise their voices against...

Senate Report: 4/25/19

Senate Report: 4/25/19

Fatima Aslam | April 25, 2019

Dean Horton informs Senate about her meeting with Wellesley for Adequate and Accessible Resources (WAAR) Dean Horton met with student representatives of Wellesley for Adequate and Accessible Resources...

The CGVP and Organizations Chair positions were up for election Photo Courtesy of Isabella Garcia '22 Photo Editor

College Government holds special elections, putting in effect the controversial constitutional amendment

Fatima Aslam | April 25, 2019

College Government (CG) is holding special elections this week for the College Government Vice President (CGVP) and the newly added position of Organizations Chair. Elections were held on Tuesday, April...

Laura Marano as Celia and Noah Centineo as Brooks. Photo Courtesy of Netflix.

Netflix’s “The Perfect Date”: Noah Centineo peaked in high school and then never left

Fatima Aslam | April 24, 2019

Spoilers for “The Perfect Date” below. The Perfect Date is yet another attempt by Netflix to conquer the genre of romantic comedies. The movie stars Netflix’s “golden boy” himself, Noah Centineo,...

Kiernan Shipka stars as Sabrina Spellman in the Netflix series Photo Courtesy of Jeff Weddell/Netflix

Second season of “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” takes a darker, more twisted turn

Fatima Aslam | April 17, 2019

“The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina: Part 2” picks up the plot exactly where Part 1 left off. The show transitions from a story about Sabrina the teenage witch attempting to figure out how to navigate...

Community Inclusion Facilitator Position Poster. Graphic Courtesy of Wellesley College LGBT Programs Services Office via Facebook

Office of Intercultural Education seeks to improve student dialogue about inclusivity

Fatima Aslam | April 17, 2019

The Office of Intercultural Education has announced to College Government a new initiative seeking to broaden inclusivity and openness about sociocultural topics. Dean Ines Maturana Sendoya told senate...

The new schedule will change block lengths and comply with federal regulations Photo Courtesy of Wellesley College

Academic Council approves new schedule for Wellesley students

Fatima Aslam | April 3, 2019

On March 21, 2019, Andy Sherman, provost and dean of the College sent a campus-wide email alerting students to upcoming schedule changes, in expectation  of impending student scheduling for the fall...

Photo Courtesy of Isabella Garcia '22

Counterpoint receives GP funding status

Fatima Aslam | March 14, 2019

This week, the on-campus magazine Counterpoint requested that College Government (CG)  grant them Guaranteed Percentage funding status (GP). GP status would allow them to be given a set percentage...

Snow removal crews worked early in the morning to make dorm buildings accessible Photo Courtesy of Hanna Dong '22 Contributing Photographer

Classes delayed at last minute due to weather

Fatima Aslam | March 13, 2019

This winter, Wellesley has frequently seen temperatures dropping below freezing. On March 4, Wellesley experienced a high of 38 degrees and a low of 24 degrees. Overnight, the town of Wellesley was enveloped...

Upstage’s “An Iliad” questions the humanity of war in a modern-day depiction of Homer’s heroes

Fatima Aslam | February 21, 2019

As the Poet in Upstage’s “ An Iliad” dims the lights, the audience is immediately taken aback by the unconventional portrayal of Homer’s masterpiece. The play starts with the entrance of the Poet...

Senate Report

Senate Report: 12/3/18

Fatima Aslam | December 6, 2018

Dean Horton announces changes in Health Services In a poll conducted by Health Services, many students expressed dissatisfaction with the current Health Services scheduling system. The poll found that...

Senate Report

Senate Report: 11/12/18

Fatima Aslam | November 14, 2018

Professor Goddard and Professor Diesl explain potential upcoming schedule changes Professor Goddard and Professor Diesl described the changes Academic Council was considering making to the schedule, to...

Senate Report

Senate Report: 11/07/18

Fatima Aslam | November 7, 2018

Dean Horton follow-up on the Demonstration Policy of the College On Monday, Dean Horton explained to the Senate that the administration is avidly looking to include student ideas and suggestions in the...

Senate Report

Senate Report (10/22/18)

Fatima Aslam | October 25, 2018

Dean Horton announces upcoming events around school Dean Horton informed students about Depression Awareness Month and encouraged them to keep a lookout for any symptoms their friends or colleagues may...

Senate Report

Senate Report: 10/1/18

Fatima Aslam | October 3, 2018

Associate Provost and Executive Director updates the Senate on improvements in Career Education Dean Cruzvergara explained to the Senate that the Office of Career Education has adopted a new policy concerning...

Senate Report

Senate Report

Fatima Aslam | September 28, 2018

Budget Advisory Committee seeks to increase Student Involvement Professor Casey Rothschild from the Budget Advisory Committee vowed that the BAC’s goal is to respond more efficiently and frequently...

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