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The student newspaper of Wellesley College since 1901

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

Riannon Last, Opinions Managing Editor

Riannon Last ’25 studies Biology and Women’s and Gender Studies. She previously served as an Opinions staff writer and a junior editor.

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The “Wellesley Experience” is Dying

Riannon Last | September 17, 2024

It’s no secret that Wellesley’s social life is not what it once was. Speaking with current students or alumni who attended the college before the pandemic paints a picture of a lively campus. These...

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We don’t all have to be doctors

Riannon Last | November 29, 2023

During my first year at Wellesley, every pre-med student I met was incredibly intense. They had four-year plans in the first few weeks of classes, they were acing all of their STEM courses, and they were...

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Navigating Anonymity-Seeking Apps at Wellesley

Riannon Last | March 22, 2023

In the past few years, the app Yik Yak has taken over as an anonymous platform to post tweet-like messages about things going on around campus, and become hugely popular here at Wellesley. More recently,...

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The loss of the co-ops has taken a huge toll on student life at Wellesley

Riannon Last | November 2, 2022

Scrolling through the College website, you might expect a bustling student life on campus, with late-night nacho deliveries, exhilarating pub nights, and even poetry slams or live music. For the past three...

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