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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

Sofía Diaz, Digital Managing Editor

Sofía Diaz '26 is an English major from Alvarado, TX and is on track to get her secondary teaching license. She can be found elsewhere giving campus tours for the Admission Office, or in Pendleton East for her writing tutor hours. She previously served as a Senior News Editor.

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Wellesley Passes Ballot Question Referendum

Sofia Diaz April 24, 2024

During CG Senate on April 11, 2024, a ballot question referendum that would amend the CG constitution to provide for the publication of election analytics for ballot questions passed. If instituted, the...

News in Brief

News in Brief

Sofia Diaz March 27, 2024

New Square System Implemented for Orgs Fundraising  A new fundraising method was introduced this semester to make fundraising easier for organizations and clubs on campus. The platform aims to phase...

Senate Report 3/4

Senate Report 3/4

Sofia Diaz March 6, 2024

HPC Corner Health and safety inspections are taking place from March 4-15. Please remove prohibited items from your room such as candles and incense. There will also be a visual check of the room for prohibited...

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Recent changes to English department faculty & courses

Sofia Diaz February 21, 2024

The past few years have seen some shifts in the English department at Wellesley. In the past eight years, the department has lost five faculty members, mostly due to retirement. The department is significantly...

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Beyoncé Reclaims Country in Renaissance Act II

Sofia Diaz February 21, 2024

On Feb. 11, I was glued to the TV watching the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers play in Super Bowl LVIII. I was peacefully watching the commercials during the break when I suddenly saw Beyoncé...

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FIP faculty form a new union: Wellesley Organized Academic Workers (WOAW)

Sofia Diaz December 13, 2023

On Nov. 16, the Wellesley Organized Academic Workers (WOAW), Faculty on Term Appointments, Instructors of Science Labs, Physical Education, Recreation and Athletics (FIP) faculty announced their new union...

Senate Report- 11/27/23

Senate Report- 11/27/23

Sofia Diaz November 29, 2023

President’s Corner College Government President, Ingrid Bell ’24, said that representatives from the Registrar’s office will be visiting next week’s Senate to share reminders for the College community...

Senate Report- 11/06/23

Senate Report- 11/06/23

Sofia Diaz November 28, 2023

President’s Corner Plans for dining hall employee appreciation were made. Butcher paper will be put in the dining halls for students to write messages on. There will also be  postcards for students...

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Student Involvement on events in Israel and Palestine

Sofia Diaz November 28, 2023

The Wellesley College community continues to organize events on campus in response to the recent events in Israel and Palestine.  On Oct. 26, a walk-out was held in the Academic Quad at 2 p.m. to...

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Black Students Affected by Changes to Walenisi

Sofia Diaz October 25, 2023

Affinity housing for Black students, formally known as Walenisi, has been reformed from a designated floor on Cazenove Hall to blocks spread across dorms on campus this academic year. The announcement...

Senate Report - 10/04/23

Senate Report – 10/04/23

Sofia Diaz October 4, 2023

Dean’s Corner Associate Dean of Students, Dawn Montagna, talked about the importance of harm reduction as we near Halloweekend, a weekend where college students usually go out to parties and drink. Montagna...

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Contract ratified by Wellesley’s Maintenance and Service Employees Union

Sofia Diaz September 20, 2023

On Aug. 16, the College reached an agreement on a four-year contract with Wellesley’s Independent Maintenance and Service Employees Union. The agreement includes a 4% salary raise for union members,...

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Trans non-binary runner talks about activism in running

Sofia Diaz April 27, 2023

On April 20, the Office of LGBTQ+ Programs and Services and PERA hosted Cal Calamia, a non-binary transmasculine runner, to give a talk about his activism and running achievements. Calamia made history...

UniLAd plans to support the local teacher union

Sofia Diaz April 27, 2023

Wellesley’s Union & Labor Advocacy Taskforce, UniLAd, is planning to collaborate with the Wellesley Educators Association, the largest union in the town of Wellesley. Educators who work in the Wellesley...

News in Brief 04/27/2023

News in Brief 04/27/2023

Sofia Diaz April 27, 2023

Commencement speaker named for 2023 graduation ceremony Michigan State Secretary, Jocelyn Benson ’99, was recently announced as the 2023 commencement speaker. Benson is known for her work as a voting...

Students have experienced several maintenance issues, especially in residential hall laundry rooms.

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Residential halls experience maintenance issues

Sofia Diaz March 22, 2023

Throughout this school year, residential halls have been experiencing several types of maintenance issues, including extremely hot or cold water in showers, broken washers and dryers and poor elevator...

Students show support for trans and nonbinary students around campus.

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Students protest for trans and nonbinary rights

Sofia Diaz March 22, 2023

*Some individuals in this article have been given pseudonyms to protect their identities as QTBIPOC   On March 7, students organized a sit-in for solidarity with transgender students in the Science...

Gender inclusivity ballot question passes Senate

Gender inclusivity ballot question passes Senate

Sofia Diaz March 8, 2023

Note: This article was written before the sit-in for trans solidarity. Consult the Opinions section for an updated response to recent developments on campus.  On Feb. 27, Wellesley College Government...

Wellesley College, ranked top 20 most expensive school. 

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Wellesley ranked in top 20 most expensive colleges in the U.S.

Sofia Diaz February 22, 2023

On Feb. 10, Wellesley College was ranked 13th among the top 20 most expensive colleges in the US. The article was published by The College Investor, a personal finance blog.  The 2022-2023 tuition...

CD on Call Number is Made Unavailable to Student Body

Sofia Diaz December 7, 2022

As of Friday, Nov. 11, the Community Director (CD) on Call number is no longer available to the student body. Students can still reach the CD on Call, but they must call Public Safety first to be connected...

EL TABLE in Founders Hall - EL Table sign with students eating under

El Table Re-Opens

Sofia Diaz November 16, 2022

On Wednesday, Nov. 2nd, El Table, a student-run cooperative cafe, reopened. This will be the first time El Table will be offering a dine-in option since March of 2020.  General Manager of El Table,...

Protestors holding signs outside of White House

2022 midterm elections arrive on campus

Sofia Diaz November 2, 2022

Nov. 8 marks election day for the midterm elections, which will determine whether Democrats or Republicans will control Congress. 34 Senate seats and all 435 House seats are up for election. Polls are...

Student holding sign of Palestinian flag labeled "From the river to the sea"

Wellesley students lead protest after President Johnson’s statement

Sofia Diaz October 19, 2022

On Oct. 13, 2022,  approximately 65 students and faculty joined Wellesley Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) outside of Green Hall to support students calling for the liberation of Palestine. The...

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