2008 Woodie Awards
Despite student reports that Wheaton does not have the ability to recycle, evidence proves contrary. Buildings and Grounds insists that recycling does in fact take place on campus. As one concerned student, Stewart Desmeules '09 noted, "I work in Meneely and have observed on multiple occasions the custodial staff dumping a days worth of accumulated paper in the blue recycle bins, directly into the gray trash bins.
Despite having more than enough spaces to accommodate all students, there is an increasing sense of discontent amongst the student body about parking. Most of the available spots are in Lot 3, the farthest one from campus, off of Pine St. "Juniors and seniors who suffered through parking in Lot 3 [as lower classmen] now can't even get a spot in Clark [Athletic Facility]," said Sara Ackermann '10.
In lieu of the regular Tuesday senate meeting, the SGA hosted an informal dinner to kick off SGA week. SGA week, which is planned to be a semi-annual event, will serve to further acquaint students with the student government process and to present the issues that they plan to focus on each semester.
The Twinkie was the celebrated pre-packaged food Wednesday, November 5. As a part of the First Year Seminar program, a taste test was held in Balfour Atrium during the day. Following the test, author Steve Ettlinger presented his book Twinkie, Deconstructed.
The first openly gay Orthodox Jewish rabbi, Rabbi Steven Greensberg, visited Wheaton on Thursday, Oct. 30, to talk about homosexuality and the Scripture. He visited religion classes for Scripture study, as well as gave an evening presentation to a mix of students, faculty and staff.
Student Health Services, in conjunction with various student organizations, held the third annual Wellness Day on November 7. A combination of vendors, workshops, and interactive presentations, Wellness Day is intended to celebrate health in all its forms and connect the Wheaton community with the information and resources they need to take good care of themselves.
November 14, 1957 Ever wonder if Webster will agree with Wheaton's usage of the word "dimple"? The dimple, originally spelt "dympulls" in Middle English, has had many uses since it existence on the Wheaton campus, although little is known of its history. In the earliest days of Wheaton, the dimple was used for May Day, Junior frolics and as an after Sunday dinner singing place.