Wheaton Wire

Dean Sue Alexander honored with farewell

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

For those who attended the "Hail and Farewell" for Vice President Dean of Students Sue Alexander on Friday, April 25. "Dean Sue," as most call her, was more than just an administrator.

Wheaton Athletic Mentor co-presidents Brian Dundon '09 and Kara Ganssle '08 praised her "unwavering support for our athletic teams.

SGA?announces budget for the '08-'09 year

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Senate approved and released the 2008-2009 SGA budget allocations for clubs and organizations on April 22, approximately one month after the initial info sessions, said SGA Treasurer Taavi Raidma '08. Fifty-three percent of the $373,823 in requested funds was allocated for the upcoming year, thus bringing the approved allocation total for clubs and organizations to $197,344.

Fulbright scholarships offered to four current students and one alum

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Fulbright Foundation awarded five Wheaton students with Fulbright scholarships this month. Esther Jeong '08, Michael Freese '08, Meghan Kenny '08, Ashlan Musante '08 and Derron J.R. Wallace '07 have been awarded the scholarship, and more await notification.

Senior awarded St. Andrew's Society scholarship

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The St. Andrew's Society of New York announced this month that Caroline Teague '08 received its annual scholarship. She will use the award to fund her graduate studies at the University of Edinburgh in Edinburgh, Scotland, where she will study and compare the social lives of Scottish and American businessmen in China during the Opium Wars of the 1800s.

News Briefly

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

CSC yardsale to benefit Camp Sunshine, Attleboro
students

During the SGA meeting on April 22, Senator Cara Strachan '08 announced that the Community Service Council will donate items that are not sold during the group's yardsale to children who are about to age out of the Attleboro Department of Social Services foster care system.

iSpeak puts on showcase for campus

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Walking through Balfour-Hood on the night of Friday, April 19, one may have overheard the rhythmic sounds of poetry projecting across the Atrium.

Wheaton's newly formed club, iSpeak!, presented a showcase of student talent, hosted by New York natives Tahani Salah and Kesed Ragin of Urban Word NYC, captivating the audience with spoken word in both group and solo performances.

Senior documents anti-War sentiments of Iraq Veterans

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

"Bearing Arms, Bearing Witness" a documentary made by Katherine Niemczyk '08 was screened on Tuesday, April 22 in Ellison Lecture Hall. The film focused on veterans, many from Iraq Veterans Against the War (IVAW) who had joined the military, once supported the War in Iraq, and who now adamantly oppose it.

Seniors share the highlights of their Wheaton years

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

At the end of every year, seniors are let loose into the world and leave the Wheaton community. In a few weeks, around 400 students will burst the bubble, and The Wire asked them how they feel about leaving, what they will miss and other significant questions.

Sex and the Dimple: Gushing Comes Naturally

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

I freaking love Spring Weekend. The sun, the tunes, the way you lose the ability to walk a straight line for a full three days. Amidst the stress of making up for all your mid-semester procrastination, it's a welcome opportunity to let loose and live in the moment.

Poignant documentary Intimidad screened at Wheaton

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Filmmakers David Redmon and Ashley Sabin visited Wheaton for a screening and discussion of their documentary, Intimidad (Intimacy), on April 21 amidst a crowd of intrigued students and community members gathered in Ellison Lecture.

Intimidad follows a young Mexican couple, Camilo and Cecelia, as they work day and night to save enough money to buy their own plot of land and build a house.

Senior pianist Jeff King rocks the Chapel

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Senior Music major Jeff King began playing piano because his brother and sister took lessons and he got jealous. But what started out as a product of sibling rivalry has blossomed into an unshakeable dedication to music that has brought King to Wheaton and followed him through to his senior year.

NFL draft presents the chance

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

In terms of important sports days of the year, the NFL draft has to rank as one of the most bizarre. Rarely does a sport draw so much attention to itself on a day when no games are played. Yet every year, no matter how many top ten picks turn out to be busts, fans flock to Radio City Music Hall to experience the culmination of many months of interviews, meetings, scouting and empty hair-gel bottles that at one point belonged to Mel Kiper Jr.

Ultimate Frisbee increasing in popularity and success

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Wheaton's Ultimate Frisbee team has had a record season. Lemony Fresh finished six out of 12 in a tournament a couple of weeks ago competing against many reputable teams.

The Ultimate Frisbee team has been official around Wheaton's campus since the 90's, but most of those playing this year are new to the sport, or at least new to playing it at Wheaton.

Wheaton athletics: a year in review

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

With the final days of the academic year coming to an end, Wheaton College has had a very successful 2007-2008 sports campaign. Obviously, some teams finished with better records than others, but the overall feeling that has many people excited is the consistent youthfulness of every team.

Women's track gains another NEWMAC victory

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Order has been restored--a year after finishing second to MIT in the NEWMAC, Wheaton women's track is back on top, winners, for the tenth time in eleven years, of the conference title. Last weekend's NEWMAC Championship, held at Smith, saw the Lyons edge Springfield College by a mere two points, but a win is a win, and a NEWMAC title in a NEWMAC title.

A liberalization strategy can midwife democracy

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The debacle in Iraq has distracted the United States from the critical and pressing debate over how to address the real threat posed by Islamic terrorism.

The United States must formulate a comprehensive effort that addresses this real threat by targeting the underlying structural inducements of terrorism.

Dialogue requested for campus alcohol policies

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

I'd like to express my appreciation to Pubic Safety, Student Life and Programming Council for all of their hard work during Spring Weekend.

However, I want to share my perspective about this past weekend, because I care about the safety of my peers. Though many participated in school-sponsored activities, it is the off campus parties which cause me great concern.

Law must be immune from irrationality and incivility with death penalty

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

There are not many categories in which I am a minority. Even my eternal love for classic 90's Nickelodeon cartoons can be shared with a large swath of our generation. In one area, however, I belong solidly in the minority. Unlike most Americans, I am ardently opposed to the death penalty.

Leadership Recognition awards devalued by selection process

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

In February, I received an e-mail informing me that I had been nominated for one of the eleven awards presented at the annual Leadership Recognition Ceremony that took place last Wednesday. According to the e-mail, the nomination was "a testament to your hard work, dedication, and your positive influence on the Wheaton Community.

What a year it's been for SGA and the community

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

My fellow Wheatonians, spring is here again. When we started this year, we had only seven senators and an unseasoned Executive Board. But we did things differently this year by giving students more say in setting our deliverables agenda.We led from the middle.