Thousands of research studies have documented evidence that Earth’s climate is changing, with many reports specifying human activity as the primary cause. While we may be familiar with global warming’s...

We all know that strenuous exercise like running or swimming can help burn off extra calories. But did you know that your body is burning calories even as you sit at your desk and pore over this article?...

When you feel hot indoors during the summer, your first impulse might be to crank up the air conditioning. Millions of other people likely have the same inclination, and although these machines are effective...

Imagine taking a course that examines engineering through the lens of social justice and conflict. Or picture traveling to Nicaragua to work on engineering fieldwork projects, such as solar panel assembly...

Wellesley College’s semi-annual hackathon (WHACK), a 36-hour invention competition, took place this past weekend and brought together 300 collegiate participants from across the Northeast. The Computer...

Composed of a highly diverse student body, Wellesley College supports a variety of student-led cultural organizations on campus. One such group, the Pakistani Students Association (PSA), was recently created...

Restructured in 1993, the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life (ORSL) has since served as a resource for students to engage in spiritual or faith-based events and practices throughout college. With over...

For most people, the concept of a donation drive brings to mind collecting food donations, used clothing or other items of necessity. Few consider the thought of donating their voice, an effort that has...

For many Wellesley students, college serves as an opportunity to explore new interests and passions. However, this period of exploration is not limited to academics; many choose to undertake new hobbies,...

Studying at a rigorous and highly acclaimed liberal arts institution, Wellesley students often put significant thought into the courses they plan to take the following semester. With growing class sizes...

From “The Comedy of Errors” to “Macbeth,” Shakespeare’s works have earned him a title as one of England’s finest writers and dramatists. The year 2016 marks the 400th anniversary of the famous...

Born in Singapore, Pallas Catenella ’17 has also lived in Indonesia, Jordan, Hungary, Russia, Egypt and is currently based in Italy. It is her extensive travel experience, she says, that greatly contributed...

Launched in May 2003, the social networking site LinkedIn was created in order for professionals to discover new business opportunities and maintain contact with their colleagues. Of the 332 million users...

We have all experienced those panicked mornings when alarm clocks don’t go off, or we hit “snooze” unconsciously. In those instances, it is easiest to have breakfast on the go, simply grabbing something...

With over 35,000 alumnae in total, Wellesley College graduates constitute one of the world’s most influential women’s network. For some of these individuals, graduation signifies the conclusion of...

College enrollment of low-income students decreases Within the past eight years, many college students have witnessed an increase in financial assistance offered by their respective colleges. Despite...

In his 2013 State of the Union address, President Obama spoke of the developments in 3D printing, a new medium of technology that uses computer-generated digital prototypes to form real objects. In the...

Medical school enrollment increases over past decade Medical schools nationwide have experienced a notable increase in applications and enrollments, according to statistics released this week by the...

You may have noticed the plastic containers and paper bags in the Freeman and Shafer lobbies, overflowing with food, clothes, blankets and toiletries. This collections drive is part of the Students...