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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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Finley Tipton, Sports & Wellness Managing Editor

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Earn the W: Recap

Finley Tipton | April 14, 2026
This past weekend, for the first time ever, SBOG collaborated with Wellesley Athletics to bring us a very Sboggy Earn the W day!! The day was full of fun, sun and popcorn, and our teams played some fantastic competitions. 
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Fall Sports Move Into Playoffs Season

Finley Tipton | November 8, 2025
It is officially November, meaning three of Wellesley’s teams: field hockey, soccer, and volleyball, have each faced or are fighting for a spot in playoff season in the New England Men's and Women's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC).
Swoop the eagle celebrates a Philly win

Super Bowl LIX: Eagles Break Dynasty

Finley Tipton, Senior Editor- Sports | February 19, 2025

Super Bowl LIX took place last Sunday, and despite most predictions favoring the Kansas City Chiefs, the Philadelphia Eagles came out on top, 40-22. For anyone who decided to only watch Kendrick Lamar’s...

El Clásico: a “dream come true” for Berenice Lopez ‘26

El Clásico: a “dream come true” for Berenice Lopez ‘26

Finley Tipton | November 12, 2024
For many soccer fans, attending El Clásico is the ultimate dream—a chance to witness the electrifying rivalry between Real Madrid and Barcelona up close. Berenice Lopez ’26, studying abroad in Spain, made that dream a reality. In this interview, Berenice recounts the ticket scramble, the lively game-day atmosphere, and what it meant to represent her family’s love for soccer on one of its biggest stages.
A Wellesley softball player celebrates a catch.

End of March Athletics Update

Finley Tipton | March 27, 2024

Blue sports have sprung into action this semester, with Crew, Golf, Lacrosse, Tennis and Softball beginning their seasons. Swim and Dive and Fencing, meanwhile, recently finished their seasons at NCAA...

The Wellesley Fencing team gathers to cheer at a competition.

Sporting Moments at Wellesley and Beyond

Finley Tipton | December 13, 2023

It’s been an eventful few weeks in the world of sports, both within and outside of Wellesley. If you want to catch up on all the biggest moments, look no further. At Wellesley: Basketball’s winning...

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Wellesley Wins on Earn The W Day

Finley Tipton | October 4, 2023

On September 22nd, members of the Wellesley College community came together to celebrate Earn The W Day, a Wellesley sports tradition that takes place once every semester. It is meant to encourage school...

Gauff and Richardson Shatter Expectations

Gauff and Richardson Shatter Expectations

Finley Tipton | September 20, 2023

There has never been a more potent time for women’s sports. The FIFA Women’s World Cup in July was the most-watched women’s World Cup to date. The most-attended women’s sports game of all time...

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