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#NEWS | Over 1,000 members of the Wellesley College community gathered at the Observatory on April 8 to witness the solar eclipse. Article by Maggie Johnson. thewellesleynews.com/2024/04/24/sol…
#OPINIONS | Makeup doesn’t need to be feminist or sexist. This framing detracts from the question of waste generated by the makeup industry. Article by Claire Wu. thewellesleynews.com/2024/04/24/mak…
#FEATURES | The Pacific Islander Association (PIA) recently hosted their 18th Annual Lu’au, a vibrant celebration of Pacific Island cultures. Article by India Lacey. thewellesleynews.com/2024/04/24/ues…
#NEWS | President Paula Johnson announced in early March that thanks to two major donations, the Clapp Library renovation will expand to include additional enhancements and consequently have a later completion date. Article by Lyanne Wang thewellesleynews.com/2024/04/24/cla…
#OPINIONS | Teaching Greek to physics students? A Wellesley student's perspective on bridging the gap between STEM and humanities. Article by Zinuo Shi. thewellesleynews.com/2024/04/24/wel…
#FEATURES | Wellesley Asian Alliance celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Asian American Studies (AAS) minor with an event titled 'Asia America Through Academia.' Article by India Lacey. thewellesleynews.com/2024/04/24/waa…
#NEWS | A ballot question referendum passed on April 11, 2024, aiming to amend the CG constitution for the publication of election analytics. Article by Sofia Diaz. thewellesleynews.com/2024/04/24/bal…
#ARTS | Rufus Wainwright's concert at The Egg was a journey through time and emotion. Article by Zeina Nassif. thewellesleynews.com/2024/04/24/fou…
#ARTS | While "Civil War" was praised for its cast and visuals, some viewers were disappointed by its dedication to neutrality. Article by Cheynie Singleton. thewellesleynews.com/2024/04/24/civ…
#ARTS | Dev Patel’s Monkey Man is an ambitious directorial debut with imaginative action sequences, but it falters in its political commentary, which aims to tackle too many issues at once. Article by Maryam Ahmad. thewellesleynews.com/2024/04/24/dev…
#ARTS | Cupcakke is this year's last day of class concert artist- here's what you need to know. Article by Emily Cao. thewellesleynews.com/2024/04/24/eve…
#ARTS | From Professor Rivera-Rideau’s “ Bad Bunny: Race, Gender, and Empire in Reggaetón” class to seeing the man himself on stage, here’s an honest reflection of both class and concert. Article by Mikaela Foronda. thewellesleynews.com/2024/04/24/bad…
#OPINIONS | The scream tunnel isn’t just motivating for runners. Watching the Boston Marathon has benefits for spectators too. Article by Ilishaa Nerker. thewellesleynews.com/2024/04/24/the…
#FEATURES | Professor Ayesha Jalal ’78 discussed the conflict in Kashmir. Ayesha emphasized the importance of understanding beyond religious narratives and the need for a people-centered approach to resolution. Article by Maryam Ahmad. thewellesleynews.com/2024/04/24/aye…
#NEWS | Financially independent students are pushing for fairer summer and winter housing policies, highlighting challenges faced by financially independent students. Article by Lillian Peck. thewellesleynews.com/2024/04/24/fin…
#OPINIONS | Hillary Clinton vs. Democracy: why students protested the opening of the new Wellesley College "Center for Leadership, Citizenship, and Democracy." Statement from Collective of Concerned Students. thewellesleynews.com/2024/04/24/let…
#FEATURES | Reflecting on her time at Wellesley and the current state of discourse, Professor Patricia Williams ’72 warns against the dangers of silence on racial issues. Article by Phoebe Rebhorn. thewellesleynews.com/2024/04/24/pro…
#NEWS | Wellesley College's Renewing Democracy Summit sparked important conversations on campus. Article by Phoebe Rebhorn and Janaki Kapadia. thewellesleynews.com/2024/04/24/ren…
OPINION | Letter to the Editor: Financial Aid at Wellesley. Article by Bonnie Quinn and Peaches Valdes. thewellesleynews.com/2024/03/06/let…
ARTS & CULTURE | Harvard's Hasty Pudding Theatricals presents "Heist Heist Baby." Article by Anabelle Meyers. thewellesleynews.com/2024/03/06/has…
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From the @Wellesley_News re: the Wellesley SJP protest last week:
Check out the full online version of our recent News in Conversation piece with @Wellesley_News! thewellesleynews.com/2022/10/19/the…
Tired of friendships that aren’t transactional? Here’s how to make friends-with-(legitimate) benefits #notclickbait thewellesleynews.com/2022/10/01/how… via @Wellesley_News
Attention first-years! Read these 10 tips and you’ll be cool thewellesleynews.com/2022/10/01/10-… via @Wellesley_News
So… I got screeners for #MsMarvel episodes 1 and 2!!! I have many thoughts, so scroll on through the thread for my spoiler-free reactions! 🧵(1/6)
COVID-19 cases on campus have risen to the highest levels since the start of the pandemic. Due to this, the College will require all seniors, faculty, staff, and guests to wear masks while attending commencement. More details here: blogs.wellesley.edu/announcements/…
Ahh I'm so excited!! Thank you to the wonderful News e-board that entrusted me with this position! I'm so thrilled I get to contribute more to the News :)
The News is excited to announce our EIC team for the next year. The current two EIC system will be replaced by three managing editors. Head Managing Editor: Toshali Goel Print Managing Editor: Andreea Sabau Digital Managing Editor: Maryam Ahmad (fall), Emilie Zhang (spring)
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okay but did YOUR college newspaper let you announce your book deal via an april fools satire edition review where you absolutely lambast the whole book
Thank you, India! 💙💙
"Realize that’s actually power and it adds to the conversation, rather than us having to subtract from ourselves and become shells of white men," said @marylouakai '16, Michelle Wu's campaign manager. Check out her story! Article by India Lacey. thewellesleynews.com/2022/03/02/mar…
Wellesley admin announced that the Bates vagina statue will be minted as an NFT. Reports claim that Katharine Lee Bates is currently rolling in her grave.
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As a result of long COVID testing lines at the College Club, FastPasses™ will be sold at the Emporium. Priority will be given to students paying full tuition.
Students report long lines at College Club testing center — lines have gone outside the door for most of the early afternoon in 20 degree weather. The News estimates a current wait time of 40 minutes.
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Hey everyone! I don't normally do this here, but I am currently working on an article about the Freedom Project shutting down this year for the Wellesley News, and would love to talk to anyone who was in favor of this! Please dm me if you want to share your perspective!
This is one of the most important articles I have written. I am very grateful to my interviewees for taking the risk to share their perspectives. Please read! :)
On May 12, Professor Nadya Hajj wrote to the Wellesley faculty, "I am tired of people refusing to publicly declare that Palestinian lives matter on this campus." Read more about her and Palestinian students' perspectives here. Article by Maryam Ahmad. thewellesleynews.com/2021/05/31/pal…
the one (1) print issue of @Wellesley_News this school year is OUT NOW! Featuring highlights from a year of ~innovative and resilient~ student journalism! grab yours if you're on campus, give it a gander, and forgive the typos :)
Spring CYA students from @Wellesley are featured in this great @Wellesley_News piece about studying abroad during 2021. Thanks for the shout-out!🌍@WellesleyOIS
After spending Term Four in locations across the globe including Athens, Seoul and Amman, study abroad students are returning to the US. Read about their adventures here. Article by Emma Nathenson. thewellesleynews.com/2021/05/25/wel…
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