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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

Julee Sharma, Sports Managing Editor

Julee Sharma ’25 is a Political Science major on the Lacrosse team. She previously served as a staff writer and senior editor in the Sports section.

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You Know How to Ball, I Know Aristotle: A Guide to Fantasy Football

You Know How to Ball, I Know Aristotle: A Guide to Fantasy Football

Julee Sharma | September 17, 2024

So, you’ve decided to take the plunge into the world of fantasy football this year — congratulations, you brave soul! There is one of two reasons why someone from Wellesley would join a league. The...

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Julee Sharma | April 10, 2024

Before the NBA hit upon the idea of lowering hoops to eight feet, there was a brief, yet unforgettable, experiment that had everyone jumping with either excitement or outrage: the trampoline addition....

The Wellesley Swimming and Diving Team

Athletics Update

Julee Sharma | February 7, 2024

Hello, Blue fans! Hopefully the spring semester is treating you well so far. Here is the latest news and highlights from your favorite Wellesley College sports teams.   Basketball The Blue had...

A stressed student falls asleep while studying.

Study Methods that May or May Not Help

Julee Sharma | December 13, 2023

It's that time of the year again. In the battle of brains versus books, students are gearing up for the ultimate showdown: finals week. As the pressure mounts, so does the search for the perfect study...

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Student Athlete of the Month: Sara Maniscalco

Julee Sharma | October 25, 2023

The Wellesley News is excited to continue the tradition of featuring a student athlete’s hard work and successes at the end of each month in our 2023-24 publications. For our student athlete of the October,...

Student Athlete of the Month: Kennedy Mayo

Student Athlete of the Month: Kennedy Mayo

Julee Sharma | September 20, 2023

The Wellesley News is excited to continue the tradition of featuring a student athlete’s hard work and successes at the end of each month in our 2023-24 publications. For our first student athlete of...

Picklers Take America by Storm

Picklers Take America by Storm

Julee Sharma | October 5, 2022

Try to guess the most popular sport in America. American classics such as football or soccer might come to mind. The real answer is pickleball. I know that it doesn’t sound like a real sport, but 4.2...

Russia's Anna Shcherbakova competes in the women's single skating free skating of the figure skating event during the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games at the Capital Indoor Stadium in Beijing on February 17, 2022. (Photo by Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP) (Photo by KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP via Getty Images)

Winter Olympics Highlights From Beijing

Julee Sharma | March 1, 2022

Snowboarding On Feb. 10, Team USA’s Chloe Kim won the snowboard halfpipe, her second gold medal after placing first in the same event in Pyeongchang in 2018, making her the first woman to defend an...

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Athletics Update 11/10/2021

Julee Sharma | January 26, 2022

Field Hockey Wellesley Field Hockey closed out their season with a 4-0 loss to MIT on Thursday night in the semifinals of the NEWMAC Championship. To get to the semifinals, the Blue won 2-1 against Smith...

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October Student-Athlete of the Month

Julee Sharma | October 29, 2021

Athlete of the Month features a student-athlete who has demonstrated outstanding success in their sport, honorable contributions to the Wellesley community and strong leadership since their time playing...

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