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The student newspaper of Wellesley College since 1901

The Wellesley News

The student newspaper of Wellesley College since 1901

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Commission on Race, Ethnicity and Equity (CREE) forms foundation for coming year

Commission on Race, Ethnicity and Equity (CREE) forms foundation for coming year

Nasreen Al-Qadi | April 30, 2015

President Kim Bottomly announced in January the formation of a Commission on Race, Ethnicity and Equity (CREE). The group consists of multiple constituencies, including students, faculty and administration,...

Wellesley AIR team continues to evaluate effects of high-risk drinking

Wellesley AIR team continues to evaluate effects of high-risk drinking

Nasreen Al-Qadi | March 11, 2015

Wellesley is continuing to expand its initiative to help reduce the harmful effects of high-risk drinking. Alcohol Intoxication Reduction (AIR) is a team of Wellesley faculty, students and staff that discusses...

ORSL and Al-Muslimat hold vigil for victims of UNC Chapel Hill attack

Nasreen Al-Qadi | February 26, 2015

Members of the Wellesley community gathered last Friday in remembrance of the lives lost on Feb. 10 at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill’s campus (UNC Chapel Hill). The three victims were...

Wellesley continues to increase STEM opportunities for underrepresented students

Wellesley continues to increase STEM opportunities for underrepresented students

Nasreen Al-Qadi | February 18, 2015

The Wellesley Task Force on Science, which operated from 2008-2009, noted a persistent gap between students enrolled in introductory level courses and those completing STEM (science, technology, engineering...

Lake Waban contains traces of lead from paint factory

Lake Waban contains traces of lead from paint factory

Nasreen Al-Qadi | December 3, 2014

Past the banks of Lake Waban used to lie a not-so-well known body of water dubbed Paintshop Pond. The pond was located among disintegrating stone and wood shrapnel and was a remnant of Henry Wood’s Sons...

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Nasreen Al-Qadi | December 3, 2014

SOFC presents on publication cap The Student Organizations Funding Committee (SOFC) recently announced that it will be implementing a publication cap for all non-guaranteed percentage publication organizations,...

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Nasreen Al-Qadi | November 19, 2014

Wellesley alums appointed to new government posts Three Wellesley alumnae have recently been chosen to hold top leadership positions in their respective national governments. Thailand native Kobkam Suriyasat...

College to relocate Regeneration plots  to campus

College to relocate Regeneration plots to campus

Nasreen Al-Qadi | November 12, 2014

Located on the North 40 are the community gardens, which include one-eleventh-acre plots leased out to Wellesley residents, as well as one plot for Wellesley College’s farming organization, Regeneration....

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Nasreen Al-Qadi | November 12, 2014

By NASREEN AL-QADI ’18 Assistant News Editor Boathouse to undergo renovations until mid-May Wellesley alumna Alice Butler ’53 and her husband John have funded the renovation of the College’s boathouse...

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Nasreen Al-Qadi | November 6, 2014

Professor Bu and Professor Cushman release joint statement on tensions between the two President Bottomly has affirmed in a college-wide announcement the fact that the College will not tolerate any racial...

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Nasreen Al-Qadi | October 30, 2014

Bottomly comments on tensions between professors President H. Kim Bottomly released a statement on the recent exchanges between sociology professor Thomas Cushman and mathematics professor Charles Bu....

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Nasreen Al-Qadi | October 23, 2014

College updates community on North 40 sale A decision regarding the future of the North 40 was set to be announced at the end of October at the Town of Wellesley Special Town Meeting and the meeting of...

Soojin Jeong '17, Photography Editor

College releases updated My inTuition financial aid calculator

Nasreen Al-Qadi | October 23, 2014

Online tool now calculates students’ estimated loan burden Wellesley College has recently made improvements to its online My inTuition calculator. The updated financial aid calculator was released last...

Massachusetts implements state-wide compulsory composting law

Massachusetts implements state-wide compulsory composting law

Nasreen Al-Qadi | October 9, 2014

College remains in compliance with law A new composting law in Massachusetts took effect as of Oct. 1 to control the disposal of organic waste. According to the law, businesses that generate one ton or...

College explores possibility of Flex Points usage at  Leaky Beaker

College explores possibility of Flex Points usage at Leaky Beaker

Nasreen Al-Qadi | October 1, 2014

The Leaky Beaker, run by Wellesley Fresh, is a popular destination for students taking refuge in the Science Center. A common question, recently posed during Senate last Monday, is why the Leaky Beaker...

Bianca Pichumuthu '16, Co-Photography Editor

College Government to focus on mental health and Senate reform this year

Nasreen Al-Qadi | September 18, 2014

ans to increase mental health awareness and facilitate the completion of long-term projects. CG will also work toward becoming more accessible and fostering a sense of community between Senate and the...

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