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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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All content by Jacqueline Roderick

“Maybe it’s my fault I’m not as productive:” perspectives from students working during a pandemic

Jacqueline Roderick | October 5, 2020

Since March 2020, Wellesley students, alongside most of the American workforce, have seen the brutal extent of this pandemic reflected in the sudden limitations of their summer employment options. Throughout...

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Empathy for a new normal in Massachusetts

Jacqueline Roderick | April 22, 2020

The semester has inched forward since we left Wellesley, that is for sure. While classes have helped some with establishing routine, staying in touch and lending focus to something other than the pandemic,...

Outside the Bubble 3/11/20

Outside the Bubble 3/11/20

Jacqueline Roderick | March 11, 2020

Coronavirus Cases in MA jump to 28 as of Mar. 8 As of Sunday, Mar. 8, 27 cases of the 2019 novel Coronavirus have been found to be presumptively positive in Massachusetts. The 28th COVID-19 case was confirmed...

Boston Sanders Rally, Chaubunagungamaug Nipmuck denied environmental review request, Guy Fieri restaurants open in Boston

Boston Sanders Rally, Chaubunagungamaug Nipmuck denied environmental review request, Guy Fieri restaurants open in Boston

Jacqueline Roderick | March 4, 2020

Chaubunagungamaug Nipmuck denied environmental review request of Long Island On Feb. 24, a Suffolk district court ruled against an environmental review of Boston’s Long Island requested by the local...

Outside the Bubble 2/26/20

Outside the Bubble 2/26/20

Jacqueline Roderick | February 26, 2020

Hands free driving law in effect Feb. 23 In a series of similar laws being passed around the country, Massachusetts has enacted a hands-free driving law. The law dictates that drivers are not allowed...

Outside the Bubble 2/19/20

Outside the Bubble 2/19/20

Jacqueline Roderick | February 19, 2020

Dudley Square Station to be named Nubian Station The MBTA announced Feb. 16 that Roxbury’s Dudley Square Station will be renamed Nubian Station. The decision comes two months after Dudley Square, an...

Outside the Bubble 2/12/20

Outside the Bubble 2/12/20

Jacqueline Roderick | February 12, 2020

First coronavirus case confirmed in Massachusetts On Feb. 1, the first case of the 2019 novel coronavirus was confirmed in Massachusetts. The man,  and a resident of Boston in his late 20s, recently...

America divided

America divided

Jacqueline Roderick | October 23, 2019

American politics rests on a pendulum. Every action has an equal and opposite reaction, whether it be from the left or right. The 2016 election was a reaction to Obama’s eight-year presidency. The 2018...

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Finding community through healing

Jacqueline Roderick | October 9, 2019

Here at Wellesley, we are constantly reminded of community. Whether it is through orgs, sports or dorms, Wellesley students show up and create safe, comfortable spaces for each other. While we are aware...

Whistleblowing is not a crime

Whistleblowing is not a crime

Jacqueline Roderick | October 2, 2019

Freedom of speech is  one of the most important civil liberties granted to the people of the United States. The First Amendment allows citizens to openly and safely critique our government and our...

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Deborah Weaver brings self-empowerment to self defense

Jacqueline Roderick | September 25, 2019

CW: Mentions of violence and implied sexual assault Deborah Weaver’s life has been guided by an inspiration: “How strong and powerful women can be … if they figure out how to use the things that...

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