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The student newspaper of Wellesley College since 1901

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Professor Pattanayak answers a student’s question about the new statistics minor at a recent informational session. Photo by Audrey Stevens '17, Photo Editor.

New Statistics minor offers students a more focused area of study within the mathematics department

Michelle Lee | April 21, 2017

As a response to an increasingly “data-driven world,” as described by Professor Cassandra Pattanayak, Lecturer in Quantitative Reasoning and Mathematics, Wellesley College’s math department has recently...

Lady Gaga's political undertones paled in comparison to overtly political ads
Photo courtesy of Kevin Mazur/Wireimage

Theme of inclusivity pervades Super Bowl LI halftime performance and commercials

Michelle Lee | February 8, 2017

Every year, millions of Americans gather around the television to watch the Super Bowl — whether you’re a football fanatic or not, watching the event has become almost a national tradition. On Feb....

Brenda Gi ’18 conversing with a student at Chinatown after school. | Photo courtesy of Chinatown Afterschool Program.

College provides financial support for students who serve

Michelle Lee | November 3, 2016

Volunteerism is an integral part of the Wellesley College campus culture. The College offers extensive volunteer opportunities through the Community Engagement branch of its Career Education Center in...

In his latests music video, Tesfaye shows off his new look. 
Photo courtesy of Nabil Elderkin

The Weeknd’s cropped hairstyle redefines image for new album “Starboy”

Michelle Lee | October 5, 2016

Abel Tesfaye, better known as The Weeknd, has stirred headlines not only because of his new album announcement, but because he’s decided to cut off his iconic hair. His unique, almost sculptural, hairstyle...

Finals are Wellesley students’ time to shine

Michelle Lee | May 4, 2016

Wellesley College, the private institution that has historically prided itself in its well-educated, prim and proper students, has maintained that image to this day. Especially when the much-anticipated...

“Lemonade” features several cameos, including Serena Williams. Photo courtesy of HBO

There is more to Beyoncé’s “Lemonade” than Jay-Z

Michelle Lee | April 29, 2016

Just as the world grew darker with the loss of music legend Prince, Beyoncé exploded the music industry by dropping another one of her notorious surprise albums. On the night of April 23rd, Beyoncé...

Yeezy Season 3 and Fenty prove that the intermixing of pop culture and high fashion is happening, whether you like it or not

Michelle Lee | February 24, 2016

Yeezy and FENTY. These names are clearly not Oscar de la Renta or Giambattista Valli, yet they were the two most discussed on social media in the past week. Rihanna and Kanye West, both major icons in...

The iconic Modigliani portrait hangs for buyers to see. | Photo courtesy of theguardian.com.

Record-breaking Modigliani Sale to Chinese Businessman Raises Controversy

Michelle Lee | November 18, 2015

Topping the price of any Modigliani sold in the past, the artist’s iconic “Nu Couché” was sold to Chinese billionaire Liu Yiqian at Christie’s evening sale held in Manhattan earlier this week....

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The fashion industry confronts sudden dropout of major creative directors

Michelle Lee | November 5, 2015

There has been quite a lot of unexpected turnover in the fashion industry these past few weeks. Though the business is known to be fast-paced, many are worried about the unusual volatility of the leadership...

Team members get together to discuss ideas for installations | Photo courtesy of Audrey Stevens

The Wellesley Collective Residency Project brings artists together for campus-wide exhibit

Michelle Lee | October 29, 2015

Fall has brought a number of exciting events at Wellesley College this year, and The Wellesley Collective Residency Project has been a highlight for the Art department. As described on the project’s...

Ralph Lauren poses with soon-to-be CEO Stefan Larsson.

Ralph Lauren passes on his retail empire

Michelle Lee | October 7, 2015

The founder and CEO of arguably the nation’s most iconic brand, Ralph Lauren has announced his plans to step down. The luxury apparel company, founded in 1967, had humble origins. Lauren grew his...

Banksy’s “Dismaland” offers satiric commentary on the Disney empire

Banksy’s “Dismaland” offers satiric commentary on the Disney empire

Michelle Lee | September 10, 2015

The happiest place on earth has found its evil twin: a place where Cinderella never makes it to the ball, where families are shuffled through metal detectors upon entrance, and a ruinous Sleeping Beauty’s...

Wellesley goes up on a Sunday with ILoveMakonnen during pre-Marathon Monday concert

Wellesley goes up on a Sunday with ILoveMakonnen during pre-Marathon Monday concert

Michelle Lee | April 30, 2015

After this year’s long winter, Wellesley students enthusiastically welcomed spring with various festivities planned for mid - to late April. Among the most anticipated events were Marathon Monday and...

DMSAC’s Pop Party celebrates works of Andy Warhol with retro festivities

DMSAC’s Pop Party celebrates works of Andy Warhol with retro festivities

Michelle Lee | April 16, 2015

This Thursday, April 9, the Davis Museum Student Advisory Committee hosted a retro-themed “Pop Party” to celebrate the iconic works of pop artist Andy Warhol. The Davis Museum Student Advisory Committee...

Boston Ballet presents classic romantic tragedy ‘Lady of the Camellias’

Michelle Lee | March 11, 2015

The Boston Ballet brought the heart-wrenching “Lady of the Camellias” to the opera house in celebration of the twentieth anniversary of the work. Based on Alexandre Dumas’ “La dame aux camellias”...

Pianist Geoffrey Burleson brings avant-garde classical music to Wellesley

Pianist Geoffrey Burleson brings avant-garde classical music to Wellesley

Michelle Lee | March 5, 2015

Despite the cold weather, a substantial group of students and off-campus visitors came to the Jewett Arts Center to attend Geoffrey Burleson’s piano performance on Saturday, Feb. 28. The auditorium was...

“Warhol @ Wellesley” exhibition features dynamic pop-art works in a variety of media

“Warhol @ Wellesley” exhibition features dynamic pop-art works in a variety of media

Michelle Lee | February 25, 2015

Although Andy Warhol may be best known for his pop-art representations of Campbell’s soup cans, this semester Wellesley students have an opportunity to see a wide variety of his work up close. The “Warhol...

Kanye West debuts unimpressive collection at New York Fashion Week

Kanye West debuts unimpressive collection at New York Fashion Week

Michelle Lee | February 19, 2015

Despite the painfully cold weather, the fashion community has been abuzz with talk of New York Fashion Week (NYFW). Held twice a year in February and September in New York City, designers from all around...

Asian-American sitcom ‘Fresh Off the Boat’ offers refreshing diversity on network television

Michelle Lee | February 11, 2015

ABC’s new TV series, “Fresh Off the Boat”, premiered Tuesday, Feb. 3, and it was hilarious; the content in the show is a big step forward for not only the Asian community, but also for the TV industry...

Boston Ballet debuts an enchanting ‘Swan Lake’

Michelle Lee | November 19, 2014

The Boston Ballet’s creative director, Mikko Nissinen, recently decided it was time to present one of the highlights of their 51st year: the ultimate classical ballet, Swan Lake. From Oct. 30 to Nov....

Legendary designer Oscar de La Renta dies at 82

Legendary designer Oscar de La Renta dies at 82

Michelle Lee | October 30, 2014

The world mourned the loss of a prominent figure in the fashion industry this past week. On Monday, Oct. 20, Oscar de la Renta passed away from cancer, leaving behind the memory of his iconic designs and...

Boston Chamber Music Society receives a standing ovation

Boston Chamber Music Society receives a standing ovation

Michelle Lee | October 1, 2014

Season begins with Bach and Mendelssohn The Boston Chamber Music Society celebrated the beginning of its 32nd season with Sunday’s unforgettable performance of music by Johann Sebastian Bach and Felix...

Davis Museum opening spotlights faculty work

Davis Museum opening spotlights faculty work

Michelle Lee | September 26, 2014

Many people flooded to Wellesley’s Davis Museum last Wednesday to celebrate the opening of “New View: Faculty Exhibit 2014,” which marked the opening of the Davis Museum’s 2014 year. The exhibit...

New York Fashion Week designers innovate with mad hatters, Miley and new measures

Michelle Lee | September 18, 2014

Sometime in your life you might’ve heard the saying, “Only in New York.” Perhaps it’s the diverse eight million residents or the boundless opportunities that set the standards for a city where...

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