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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

Students performing at the multifaith celebration on Flower Sunday. Image courtesy of Wellesley College.

“Home” Can Be A Person: An Inside-Look Into Flower Sunday 2024

Chelsea Tarringer | October 3, 2024

One of Wellesley College’s oldest and most beloved traditions, Flower Sunday annually welcomes the latest round of first-years  (this year the class of 2028) into the community.  On the morning of...

Students gather inside the Chapel for the annual Flower Sunday Community Gathering, featuring music, poetry, and speakers.

Wellesley Celebrates Flower Sunday 2023

Echo He | October 22, 2023

Photos by Echo He '25.

Bigs help Littles Find Community

Bigs help Littles Find Community

Sanika Merchant | December 8, 2021

The Big and Little tradition has been celebrated for decades in Wellesley’s history. It emphasizes the importance of meaningful relationships between upper-class students — “Bigs”— and first-years...

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