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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

Calderwood seminars teach students to write for non-academic audiences

May 1, 2014

By KILY WONG ’16 Staff Writer The Calderwood seminars began in September 2013 with the introduction of nine advanced-level intensive writing courses that were funded through the Calderwood Charitable...

Marvel goes political with ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’

April 16, 2014

By KILY WONG ’16 Staff Writer Raking in $95 million in ticket sales just after opening weekend, Marvel’s “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” did not disappoint as a sequel. By filling the...

“The Book of Mormon” enjoys success in Boston

April 9, 2014

By KILY WONG ’16 Staff Writer On April 3, the Office of Student Involvement sold discount tickets to the national touring production “The Book of Mormon,” which has won nine Tony Awards, including...

Boston loves impressionism: The MFA creates an exhibit curated by you

March 5, 2014

By KILY WONG ’16 Staff Writer It seems the buzz around the exhibition “Boston Loves Impressionism,” which opened on Feb. 14, has not dwindled in the least as Bostonians and art enthusiasts of...

Buddhist advisor Ji Hyang Padma ’91 discusses living a meaningful life

November 13, 2013

By KILY WONG ’16 Staff Writer Living in a world steeped in conflict and struggle can leave the individual feeling overwhelmed. Navigating such a fast-paced world has never taken a greater toll on...

Survey reveals that many students on work study cannot find employment: College Government and Student Financial Services aim to increase accessibility of jobs

Survey reveals that many students on work study cannot find employment: College Government and Student Financial Services aim to increase accessibility of jobs

October 30, 2013

By KILY WONG ’16 Staff Writer Increased student concerns about the availability of jobs on campus, particularly for students on work-study, have led to a concerted effort on the part of College Government...

What your Halloween costume could be saying about you: Does a swashbuckling pirate costume reveal a disregard for authority and a thirst for adventure?

October 30, 2013

By KILY WONG ’16 Staff Writer For many people, the best part about Halloween is not trick-or-treating for candy, attending ghoulish parties or visiting cemeteries or haunted houses. It’s all about...

“Gravity” is a force to be reckoned with: Beyond stunning visual effects lies a story about hope, perseverance

October 24, 2013

By KILY WONG ’16 Staff Writer “Gravity” takes audiences on an adventure to the outer limits of space, but the characters themselves connect with us in way that’s much closer to home. Directed...

College announces interim staffing for several positions left vacant by Kazanjian and Lepore

October 23, 2013

by Kily Wong '16 Staff Writer Wellesley lost two key campus leaders with the departure of Victor Kazanjian, the former dean of Intercultural Education and Religious and Spiritual Life, and Michelle Lepore,...

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