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Wellesley presents 2024 Alumnae Achievement Awards
Wellesley presents 2024 Alumnae Achievement Awards
Tower Court dining hall
Food theft on the rise in Tower Court
WOAW sign at the entrance of the Science Center. Photo courtesty of Valida Pau
WOAW union holds teach-in for college community
An outdoor view of the campus center. Photo courtesy of the Massachusetts Office Of Travel & Tourism on Flickr
Wellesley endowment nears $3 billion in fiscal year 2024
Image Credit: Echo He
Latest WOAW bargaining session expands research opportunities for union members
Senate Report: 10/7/2024
Senate Report: 10/7/2024
Senate Report 3/4
Senate Report 3/4
Senate Report - 10/04/23
Senate Report – 10/04/23
Senate Report – 2/13/23
Senate Report – 2/6/23
News in Brief
News in Brief
News in Brief
News in Brief
News in Brief
News in Brief
News in Brief
News in Brief
News in Brief 10/04/2023
News in Brief 10/04/2023
Sample of the fried ice cream Yasmeen Early makes. Image courtesy of @hilwaice on Instagram.
Handmade Hilwa: Levantine-style fried ice cream at Wellesley
The Wellesley News' archive of Nov. 11, 1948.
Time Capsule: Wellesley and the presidential election
Professor Ismar Volić. Photo courtesy of wellesley.edu.
Prof. Ismar Volić on the intersection of math, nationalism and voting
A group of Wellesley students canvassing in New Hampshire. Image courtesy of Wellesley Students for Harris.
Wellesley students canvass for the Harris-Walz campaign in New Hampshire
Cover of Professor Rivera-Rideau's newest book. Image courtesy of Duke University Press.
Zumba, culture, and controversy: Professor Rivera-Rideau’s newest book debut
Wellesley weighs in: Has Kamala changed?
Legacy students: A tradition or an advantage?
Legacy students: A tradition or an advantage?
Taste and Tact: Ethical Food Reviewing in the Wellesley Community
Taste and Tact: Ethical Food Reviewing in the Wellesley Community
Bisexual erasure deserves your attention
Photo courtesy of John Samuel via Wikimedia Commons
Reflections on UN week: What climate actions mean for Wellesley students
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Editorial: It’s Time We Prioritize Women’s Rights During Humanitarian Conflicts
American campuses continuously suppress pro-Palestine views.
Editorial: The Palestine exception to free speech
A rally for Palestine in Boston's Copley Square on Oct. 16.
Editorial: Journalistic integrity in the fight for Palestinian liberation
On June 29, 2023, the Supreme Court announced their ruling that race-conscious admissions violate the 14th Amendment.
Editorial: In defense of affirmative action
Chalk art on Wellesley's Academic Quad Reading "Not Just Acceptance, Liberation"
Trans people are not your culture war
White text on a blue background reads "Letter to the Editor"
Letter to the Editor: Hillary Clinton vs. Democracy
White text on a blue background reads "Letter to the Editor"
Letter to the Editor: Financial Aid at Wellesley
Photo courtesy of Rishabh Sharma on Unsplash
Letter to the Editor: Student-Run Newspapers Can Be Cowardly, Too
Letter to the Editor: Arab and Muslim Students Shouldn’t Need to Audition for Empathy
Letter to the Editor: Arab and Muslim Students Shouldn’t Need to Audition for Empathy
American campuses continuously suppress pro-Palestine views.
Letter to the Editor: do you condemn Israel?
Photo credit: SBOG
Isaac Dunbar performs at Wellesley’s Fall Concert
Conan Gray's concert scene.
Wellesley students “Found Heaven” at Conan Gray’s concert in Boston
Duster Cat
Review: Duster and Dirty Art Club at Boston’s House of Blues
Photo credit: Wikimedia Commons
Waking in torment: A discussion of “Wuthering Heights” in film
Odie Leigh.
Odie Leigh wears her heart on her sleeve on “Carrier Pigeon”
Breaking the Ice in Hockey: Jessica Campbell becomes the first NHL female coach
Breaking the Ice in Hockey: Jessica Campbell becomes the first NHL female coach
The Head of Charles: Blue Skies and Blue (Crew) Success!
The Head of Charles: Blue Skies and Blue (Crew) Success!
New WNBA franchise and the future of women’s sports
New WNBA franchise and the future of women’s sports
A Mid-Month check on post-season baseball
A Mid-Month check on post-season baseball
The Three C’s of the NFL: Concussions, CTE and (guardian) Caps
The Three C’s of the NFL: Concussions, CTE and (guardian) Caps
Students gather inside the Chapel for the annual Flower Sunday Community Gathering, featuring music, poetry, and speakers.
Wellesley Celebrates Flower Sunday 2023
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“Stronger Together” Rally with Chelsea Clinton
College Government Vice President 2016 End of the Year Report
The White House College Reporter Day
New Lin-Manuel Miranda concept album just dropped
New Lin-Manuel Miranda concept album just dropped
Couples costumes ideas
Couples costumes ideas
Subject: Application for the Role of Rugby Team Manager at Wellesley College
Subject: Application for the Role of Rugby Team Manager at Wellesley College
Theme: personality hire. Graphic courtesy Rebecca Birnbach
Snooze in brief
"She's having her Lady Germ moment" Graphic courtesy Rebecca Birnbach
Why Wellesley Essay
The student newspaper of Wellesley College since 1901

The Wellesley News
The student newspaper of Wellesley College since 1901

The Wellesley News
Legacy students: A tradition or an advantage?

Legacy students: A tradition or an advantage?

Madelina Owens • October 31, 2024
California just banned legacy admission. Should Wellesley College and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts follow suit?
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