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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

Talia DePodesta, Snooze Managing Editor

Talia is in her second year at Wellesley College. She is an education and theatre studies double major who enjoys long rides on the commuter rail, sampling fancy cheeses, and remaining employable despite the digital footprint she’s amassed as Snooze Managing Editor.

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Trump Demolishes East Wing to Build 90,000-Square-Foot-Ego

Trump Demolishes East Wing to Build 90,000-Square-Foot-Ego

Talia DePodesta, Snooze Managing Editor | November 6, 2025

WASHINGTON — Despite failing to obtain approval for construction or consult a Feng Shui expert, The White House has started tearing down part of the East Wing to build the world’s worst prom venue...

WELLES 100: Real Actual Syllabus

WELLES 100: Real Actual Syllabus

Talia DePodesta, Snooze Senior Editor | September 18, 2025
You may not drop this class btw.
Real, non-edited scene from Lulu

POV: It’s Flower Sunday

Talia DePodesta, Snooze Senior Editor | September 18, 2025
Who else is up for a shriveled gerbera and a wave of ennui?
Courtesy Talia DePodesta

Thousands Hospitalized After New USC “Speak Your Mind” Smirnoff Ice Bucket Challenge™

Talia DePodesta | May 2, 2025

In what health officials are calling "a national health crisis" and “funny af,” over 2,000 students nationwide were hospitalized following the viral launch of the USC "Speak Your Mind" Ice Bucket Challenge....

Graphic Courtesy of Talia DePodesta

Reopening of Fan-Favorite Student Co-Op Speakeasy

Talia DePodesta, Junior Snooze Editor | March 8, 2025
We can't get you validation from your high school English teacher, how about some liquor instead?
Graphic courtesy of Talia DePodesta

A Marginally Worse Year

Talia DePodesta, Junior Snooze Editor | February 18, 2025
You there—yes, you, having too good a time—we have some suggestions!
Winter break playlist

Winter break playlist

Talia DePodesta, Junior Snooze Editor | February 5, 2025
Who else had to evacuate the dance floor???
Graphic courtesy Blonde '28

That fuck ass shack on Tupelo lane

Blonde ’28 and Talia DePodesta | February 5, 2025
Let the games begin, hoorah!
Graphic courtesy Rebecca Birnbach

Reddit storytime

Talia DePodesta, Staff Writer | December 5, 2024

I (18F) have been getting some heat over a recent situation with my roommate (18F), but I think I’ve been nothing but reasonable. When I met my roommate this fall, I thought it was a match made in heaven,...

The Snooze’s Top 5 Hottest New Citation Styles

Talia DePodesta, Staff Writer | December 3, 2024

We all know the classic holy trinity, Chicago, MLA and APA. These citation styles have been used since the dawn of academic time. But let’s be honest. I know it, you know it, the Purdue Owl knows it...

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