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A data-driven approach to the 2020 CG elections cycle

Shreya Parjan | March 11, 2020

As conversations about data dominate this year's College Government (CG) elections cycle and the 2020 American presidential elections, it is clear that cold, hard facts are a priority for voters in elections...

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Clare Egan: The return of an Olympian

Shreya Parjan | April 25, 2018

On Monday, April 23, Clare Egan ’10 returned to Wellesley to discuss her journey from college undergrad to Olympic biathlete who competed for Team USA in the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in PyeongChang,...

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D3 week showcases student athlete experience at Wellesley

Shreya Parjan | April 11, 2018

April 2 through 8 was Wellesley’s third annual Division III (D3) Week, which featured  a variety of events and forums related to athletics on campus and beyond. The National Collegiate Athletic Association...

Third annual Fresh Check Day initiates wellness conversation on campus

Third annual Fresh Check Day initiates wellness conversation on campus

Shreya Parjan | March 16, 2018

Last Wednesday, March 7, the Wellesley College Counseling Service and the Stone Center sponsored their third annual Fresh Check Day in Tishman Commons. Despite inclement weather, 107 students enjoyed activities...

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“What the Funk” and all your other LipSync questions, answered

Shreya Parjan | March 7, 2018

A beloved Wellesley tradition, the House Presidents’ Council (HPC)’s biannual LipSync event returned on Tuesday, March 6. This semester’s theme, “What the Funk,” featured 25 groups representing...

The final stretch: Track & Field closes out indoor season

The final stretch: Track & Field closes out indoor season

Shreya Parjan | February 28, 2018

On Feb. 17, Wellesley Track & Field competed in the New England Division III Indoor Championships hosted by Springfield College. The Blue was represented by Tatenda Rameau ’20, Taylor Mahlandt ’20...

Zimbabwe & the Temptations of A Coup in Continuity

Shreya Parjan | December 6, 2017

When I spoke with Zimbabwean political scientist Shingirai Taodzera, one of the visiting fellows at the Freedom Project, on his birthday last Friday, it was the first birthday he had celebrated under a...

Wellesley Basketball turns setbacks into strengths

Shreya Parjan | November 29, 2017

Respect, selflessness, accountability and integrity. On and off the court, these are the values guiding Blue Basketball into their season over the next few months. The eight-member team has committed themselves...

Under the flag, under the helmet: the validity of athlete voices in political protest

Shreya Parjan | November 8, 2017

Many professional athletes have used their platform to express their political views to fans across the country in the last few months, including protests during the national anthem. Anthem protests allow...

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