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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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Matthes is tackling unexplored areas of philosophy Photo Courtesy of Wellesley College

Professor Erich Hatala Matthes tackles morality and art

Laurel Stickney | April 25, 2019

Professor Erich Hatala Matthes’ first encounter with philosophy came in middle school, when he attended a course in the subject during a summer camp. In high school, he had the opportunity to further...

Glorianne Collver-Jacobson’s lute and guitar talents take her around the world

Laurel Stickney | April 10, 2019

Glorianne Collver Jacobson’s passion for guitar and lute has led her from northern California to Switzerland and back, before ultimately bringing her to Wellesley College, where she currently serves...

A poster hangs in dining halls advertising the different types of dishes for the sustainability campaign Dissues Photo Courtesy of Nicole Tan '20 Contributing Photographer

Dissues campaign shines spotlight on homegrown sustainability

Laurel Stickney | April 4, 2018

In the fall 2017 semester, Nicole Zhao ’20 and Yuxi Xia ’20 initiated a campaign to tackle the problem of wasted resources in campus dining halls. The two students work as student sustainability interns...

Poster advertising the "Know Your Rights" that provide legal advice Photo Courtesy of The Daily Shot

College hosts event series in response to immigration policy changes

Laurel Stickney | February 15, 2018

In response to changing U.S. immigration policies, Wellesley College has hosted a series of events in the last several weeks that are aimed at helping the community understand relevant policy developments...

Wellesley receives McNair Grant to promote graduate studies in STEM

Laurel Stickney | December 10, 2017

Wellesley College announced on Nov. 14 that it has received a $1.133 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education through the Ronald E. McNair Post baccalaureate Achievement Program. The grant...

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Contemplating cable TV and colorism

Laurel Stickney | November 29, 2017

Over the Thanksgiving holiday, I was lucky enough to spend a few days with family, enjoying food, company and a momentary break from the chaos and deadlines that characterize the final weeks of a semester. Another...

Members of Wellesley Asian Alliance (WAA) pose for a photo to celebrate the 25th anniversary symposium
Photo by Qihan Deng '21, Contributing Photographer

Wellesley Asian Alliance celebrates 25th anniversary with two-day symposium on student activism

Laurel Stickney | November 15, 2017

This past weekend, Wellesley Asian Alliance (WAA) commemorated its 25th anniversary with a two-day symposium on Nov. 10 and 11. The event, WAA SLAMS BACK, featured a wide array of speakers and events,...

Wellesley Swim and Dive launches into their season with a 1-1 record
Photo courtesy of Frank Poulin

Blue Swim and Dive focuses on positivity as their season begins

Laurel Stickney | November 15, 2017

The Wellesley College Swimming and Diving team is off to a mixed start this season, sweeping its Nov. 4 meet against Franklin Pierce University before falling to Simmons College this Saturday for a 1-1...

Fall athletes impress in conference season honors

Laurel Stickney | November 15, 2017

Several of Wellesley’s fall athletes earned NEWMAC Conference honors at the end of this year’s fall season. After a heartbreaking loss in the NEWMAC Quarterfinals, soccer players Melise Knowles ’18...

The fire and ensuing damages has raised questions of the College’s handling 
Photo by Lien Dao '20, Photo Editor

Tower Court West fire promptly extinguished, rooms damaged due to sprinklers

Laurel Stickney | November 8, 2017

Shortly before midnight on Monday, Oct. 30, a small fire broke out in a student’s room on the fifth floor of Tower Court West. Wellesley Fire Rescue responded to the scene, dispatching two fire engines...

News in Brief: 11/8

News in Brief: 11/8

Laurel Stickney | November 8, 2017

Crystal M. Fleming ’04 presents “Discovering Racism in France” On Tuesday, Nov. 7, Ethos, an organization that supports students of African descent, co-sponsored a lecture with the Sociology Department...

Senators including Jordan Dervishian ’19 listens to a Senate presentation
Photo by Lien Dao '20, Photo Editor

Late-night fire in Tower Court causes smoke and water damage, displaces students

Laurel Stickney | November 8, 2017

Shortly before midnight on Monday, Oct. 30, a small fire broke out in a student’s room on the fifth floor of Tower Court West. Wellesley Fire Rescue responded to the scene, dispatching two fire engines...

Science librarian Sarah Barbrow worked with Kathryn Pundyk '20 to start the Student Sustainability Challenge

Student Sustainability Challenge seeks innovative ideas for greener campus

Laurel Stickney | October 29, 2017

On Oct. 17, Wellesley welcomed Robin Chase ’80, co-founder of Zipcar, to officiate the launch of the Student Sustainability Challenge. The initiative invites students to think critically and creatively...

A student logs into Career Service’s Hive website.
Photo by Lien Dao ‘20, Photo Editor

Career Education Rolls Out Hive Web Platform

Laurel Stickney | October 21, 2017

Conceived as a digital platform for facilitating access to the Wellesley alumnae network, the Wellesley Hive was launched in May of 2017. Currently, 3613 users are registered on the Hive, including 2574...

Student archaeologists excavate College Hall in search of insight into early student life

Laurel Stickney | October 6, 2017

On Saturday, Oct. 30, a team of Wellesley students embarked on an archaeological excavation at the site of what was once College Hall. The month-long dig is the brainchild of anthropology professor Elizabeth...

A timeline of the planned Science Center renovations
Graphic by Rachel Tao'19, Layout Editor

Multi-phase Science Center renovation plan slated to begin in October

Laurel Stickney | September 27, 2017

In the beginning of October, demolition of the school’s greenhouses will begin, initiating the first phase of the school’s ambitious, multi-year plan to renovate its aging science facilities. The project,...

Image courtesy of the Charles Koch Foundation.

College receives donation from Charles Koch Foundation on behalf of Freedom Project

Laurel Stickney | February 9, 2017

Earlier this year, Wellesley College received funds from the Charles Koch Foundation (CKF) to support the Freedom Project, a group which aims to promote freedom of expression, pluralism and tolerance on...

Margaret Dory Flynn Sapia '19. Photo by Lein Diao '20, Staff Photographer

Students from Freedom Project to host summit on freedom of speech

Laurel Stickney | November 10, 2016

On Saturday, Nov 12 the Freedom Project will host a student-led conference focusing on issues of freedom of speech and campus diversity. The event will run all day and will feature a diverse range of student...

Staff of Career Education poses for photo on Jewett Steps | Photo by Audrey Stevens '17

Innovative Career Education model replaces Center for Work and Service

Laurel Stickney | September 22, 2016

In late January of 2016, Wellesley College welcomed Christine Yip Cruzvergara as its first ever Executive Director and Associate Provost for Career Education. Cruzvergara was tasked with spearheading a...

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