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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 Laura Brindley
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Athlete of the Week: Nikki Sharkin ’17

Laura Brindley | May 4, 2016

Every athlete can describe a time in their athletic career when a coach told them to give it their all and leave it all out on the field or court. However, spectators rarely understand the extent...

Lentils Give You Life

Lentils Give You Life

Laura Brindley | April 13, 2016

Vegans are frequently scolded about not getting enough protein through meatless means such as beans and nuts. However, lentils are hidden vegan gems that have just as much protein as several meat products....

Photo courtesy of sportspyder.com

Boston Sports Update

Laura Brindley | April 6, 2016

Boston Red Sox (MLB) The Red Sox were scheduled to open their regular season against the Cleveland Indians at Cleveland on Monday, but the game was postponed due to frigid temperatures until Tuesday...

Photo courtesy of Alex Berman Photography

Athlete of the Week: Mary Lemay ’17

Laura Brindley | March 16, 2016

Wellesley Lacrosse has started its season very strongly with a 3-1 record, losing only to Bates. Leading the team in scoring is attack Mary Lemay ’17, who has had 10 goals and three assists so far...

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Best Options at Fast Food Restaurants

Laura Brindley | March 9, 2016

As a vegan, it can be slightly uncomfortable when a friend asks if you want to go out for lunch. One cannot help but wonder if there are bits of dairy, gelatin or egg hidden in the “vegan/vegetarian”...

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Boston Sports Update

Laura Brindley | March 9, 2016

Boston Celtics (NBA) After narrowly defeating the New York Knicks 105-104 on Friday night at TD Garden, the Celtics were not able to sustain their momentum through Saturday night’s loss to the Cleveland...

Photo courtesy of Frank Poulin Photography

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK : abena asare ’18

Laura Brindley | March 2, 2016

Abena Asare ’18 had a rookie season last year that has already made her one of the most decorated Blue Track and Field athletes in history. She was named the 2015 NEWMAC Rookie of the Year and holds...

Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas as he takes a shot against the Utah Jazz.

Boston Sports Update

Laura Brindley | February 24, 2016

Boston Celtics (NBA) Despite having suffered a heartbreaking loss to the Utah Jazz 93-111 on Friday, the Celtics played with more heart and confidence on Sunday that led to a win against the Denver Nuggets. ...

Lebron James defends his championship

NBA All-Star Game recap: too much emphasis on scoring?

Laura Brindley | February 17, 2016

This weekend, the NBA All-Star Game in Toronto saw hundreds of fans, Instagram posts from Drake and a record number of points scored in the annual game of the best players from the Eastern Conference facing...

Photo courtesy of Miles Wells

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: GABRIELLA WYNNE ’16

Laura Brindley | February 17, 2016

Wellesley Squash has seen one of its most successful seasons in history this year, having swept the competition at the Seven Sisters Championship and handily defeating Division I opponents such as Boston...

WORKOUT OF THE WEEK : 8-Minute Ab Blast

Laura Brindley | February 17, 2016

If the frigid temperatures and a large workload have deterred you from making a daily or weekly pilgrimage to the KSC, there is a quick, but not necessarily painless way to keep up with fitness and strength. For...

Defense wins championships: Broncos trounce Panthers in Super Bowl 50

Defense wins championships: Broncos trounce Panthers in Super Bowl 50

Laura Brindley | February 10, 2016

On Sunday evening, the Carolina Panthers and the Denver Broncos faced off in Super Bowl 50 in between Lady Gaga’s rendition of “Star Spangled Banner,” a mash up of Coldplay, Bruno Mars and Beyonce,...

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Athlete of the Week: Cathy Chen ’19

Laura Brindley | February 3, 2016

Last weekend, Blue Swimming and Diving captured its 19th consecutive Seven Sisters title. The Blue handily defeated the competition with a score of 1212 points while Vassar took the silver medal with a...

Common vegan foods are fruits and vegetables. Photo courtesy of Creative Commons

Five surprisingly vegan foods

Laura Brindley | December 2, 2015

When someone thinks of classic vegan foods, they usually think of meat substitutes such as tofu as well as fruits and vegetables. However, there are many foods and dishes that even non-vegans enjoy on...

Boston Sports Updates

Boston Sports Updates

Laura Brindley | December 2, 2015

Boston Bruins (NHL) The Bruins increased their win-streak to five in a row on Friday defeating the New York Rangers 4-3 at TD Garden in Boston. The Bruins and the Rangers rallied throughout the duration...

The Wellesley Squash team poses for a photo. Photo courtesy of Wellesley Squash

Why not watch squash?

Laura Brindley | November 19, 2015

Although sports fans usually associate the thrill of winter sports with basketball and hockey, squash offers the same excitement. Wellesley’s squash team is the school’s only sport where they play...

Photo courtesy of Alex Berman '16

Athlete of the Week: Yasmine Reece ’19

Laura Brindley | November 15, 2015

This season, Blue Volleyball went through a rebuilding period after graduating three key seniors last year. But, despite the Blue’s 14-15 season record, there is strong optimism for the future of Blue...

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Don’t be coy, add soy

Laura Brindley | November 5, 2015

A vegan diet can often make it difficult to add sweet and creamy sides or additions to a meal or coffee. However, soy milk and tempeh make great additions to coffee or tea and sides to any meal. Soy milk...

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Boston Sports Updates

Laura Brindley | November 5, 2015

Boston Bruins (NHL) Despite a rocky start in the first week of the season, the Bruins have had their last two weeks of play with an almost perfect record of 5-0-1. On the road, they have a perfect 5-0...

Athlete of the Week: Priyanka Fouda '16

Athlete of the Week: Priyanka Fouda ’16

Laura Brindley | October 29, 2015

Wellesley Cross Country is having one of the best seasons in the history of the program. Blue Cross Country obliterated its opponents at the Seven Sisters race at Bryn Mawr with an almost perfect score...

Athlete of the Week: Maddie Carlborg '17

Athlete of the Week: Maddie Carlborg ’17

Laura Brindley | October 21, 2015

Blue Soccer forward Maddie Carlborg ’17, who hails from Burbank, California, currently leads Blue Soccer in the number of goals scored this season. Carlborg has recorded five goals, including two game-winners....

Photo by Adri Tan '19, Staff Photographer 

How to pack in the protein with quinoa

Laura Brindley | October 8, 2015

As a vegan, it is often more difficult to find quality sources of protein in dining halls and at restaurants than it is for nonvegans. Proteins are essential amino acids that serve as muscle builders and...

Boston Sports Updates

Boston Sports Updates

Laura Brindley | October 1, 2015

New England Patriots (NFL) The Patriots absolutely obliterated the Jacksonville Jaguars 51-17 on Sunday at Gillette Stadium. The Patriots handily maintain their perfect 3-0 record and their position as...

Blue Sports Recap

Laura Brindley | September 24, 2015

Cross Country Blue cross country traveled to Pineland Farms in New Gloucester, ME on Saturday to compete against Tufts, Bates and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute at the Bates Super XC Shootout. The Blue...

Athlete of the Week: Anissa Sridhar ’16

Athlete of the Week: Anissa Sridhar ’16

Laura Brindley | September 16, 2015

Field hockey is coming out of its most successful season in the program’s history, and they have started off the current season as strongly as they did last year. They are two-time New England Women’s...

Boston Sports Update

Boston Sports Update

Laura Brindley | September 16, 2015

New England Patriots (NFL) The Patriots started their regular season facing the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday, Sept. 10 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA. The defending Super Bowl champions showed...

Tom Brady, quarterback of the New England Patriots with numerous fans in Boston, has returned from an eight month suspension for using deflated balls.

Brady comes out victorious as Deflategate comes to a close

Laura Brindley | September 9, 2015

A week ago, if someone were to walk down the streets of Boston, or any town in New England for that matter, they would have likely seen many posters and t-shirts  reading “Free Brady.” New England...

Seahawks’ fourth quarter blunder leads to Super Bowl victory for the Patriots

Seahawks’ fourth quarter blunder leads to Super Bowl victory for the Patriots

Laura Brindley | February 11, 2015

“Thank goodness Russell Wilson did not hand the ball to Marshawn Lynch!” a thrilled New England Patriots fan in Aix-en-Provence, France exclaimed. Instead of handing the ball to five-time Pro-Bowler...

Boston Sports Update

Laura Brindley | December 3, 2014

Patriots (NFL) The New England Patriots lost a hard-fought battle against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on Sunday 26-21. The Packers gained the lead in the first quarter, making two field goals...

Athlete of the Week: Lucy Hurlock ’17

Athlete of the Week: Lucy Hurlock ’17

Laura Brindley | November 19, 2014

Wellesley field hockey finished off one of their most successful seasons ever this weekend at the NCAA tournament in Salisbury, MD. The Blue started in the second round of the tournament defeating Juniata...

This Week in Sports: Blue teams hit the road for non-conference action

This Week in Sports: Blue teams hit the road for non-conference action

Laura Brindley | November 19, 2014

Cross Country The cross-country team finished fifth in a field of 57 at the NCAA Regional Championship last Saturday hosted by Williams College. The Blue secured its 27-point advantage over sixth-place...

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Blue field hockey wins second consecutive NEWMAC title, advances to NCAA second round

Laura Brindley | November 12, 2014

Wellesley field hockey came into the NEWMAC tournament with high expectations after winning the conference championship last year and earning a No. 10 national ranking this season. On Saturday, the Blue...

Blue volleyball defeated Springfield this Saturday to finish their season 16-10 overall and 6-4 in NEWMAC play.

This Week in Sports

Laura Brindley | November 6, 2014

CROSS COUNTRY Wellesley 2nd/11 in NEWMAC Championships The Blue finished 2nd behind the MIT Engineers for the sixth consecutive year in the NEWMAC Championship 5k meet, which Smith hosted on Saturday....

Boston Sports Update

Laura Brindley | October 30, 2014

Bruins (NHL) Though the Bruins had a rocky start to their season, losing three games in a row during the first two weeks of play, they handily defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-1 in Toronto on Saturday....

Courtesy of Annie Schnitzer ’18

Strong performance spurs promising outlook for Wellesley crew

Laura Brindley | October 23, 2014

One of Wellesley’s largest and most successful varsity teams is the crew team, which is made up of 34 athletes who show their dedication to the sport year-round. The workout regimen is strenuous: The...

Courtesy of Claire Cerda '15

Claire Cerda ’15

Laura Brindley | October 9, 2014

Claire Cerda ’15 is one of three captains of the Wellesley soccer team. Cerda, who hails from Miami, Florida, has played goalie for Wellesley for the past four years, and was named the NEWMAC Defensive...

Courtney Lang '16

Courtney Lang ’16

Laura Brindley | October 1, 2014

By LAURA BRINDLEY ’16 Staff Writer Wellesley volleyball’s first month of play has already brought some exciting moments for the Blue, which includes winning the Seven Sisters Championship and clinching...

Red Sox, Patriots, Revolution post tight scores over weekend

Laura Brindley | September 26, 2014

Red Sox (MLB) Despite winning the 2013 World Series, the Boston Red Sox have endured a post-championship slump this season. As of Monday, their win-loss record was 67-88, putting them in last place for...

Soojin Jeong '17, Photography Editor

Andjela Stojkovic ’17

Laura Brindley | September 18, 2014

Andjela Stojkovic ’17 is one of five sophomores on the Wellesley tennis team who helped create a promising future for Wellesley tennis. The young team won the Seven Sisters Championship last season and...

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