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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

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An intersection of art and activism: Janelle Monae at Wellesley

Madelina Owens | December 4, 2024

On the Friday before we all left for our Thanksgiving break, the Newhouse Center for Humanities led an insightful discussion with American singer, actress and writer, Janelle Monáe. Known for their boundary-pushing...

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Apologies

Madelina Owens | November 13, 2024

Dear Wellesley students, I am sorry. This past week we have faced one of the greatest disappointments imaginable, and I am sorry that you will spend your early adulthood putting your all into resistance.  I...

Legacy students: A tradition or an advantage?

Legacy students: A tradition or an advantage?

Madelina Owens | October 31, 2024
California just banned legacy admission. Should Wellesley College and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts follow suit?
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Reflections on UN week: What climate actions mean for Wellesley students

Madelina Owens | October 17, 2024

In the past month, the world watched as leaders gathered in New York for United Nations Week, where the urgency of global cooperation was at the center of conversation. Amid escalating climate crisis,...

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Boston’s Rise to Safety: An Ignorance to a Greater Issue

Madelina Owens | October 1, 2024

Wellesley College is unique in its suburban setting, but our hustle to get into Boston each weekend is extraordinary. As a large portion of the Wellesley experience, our trips into the city rely on the...

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