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Enthusiastic full house as first ever 'Mr. Wheaton' dons sash and crown

By Elspeth Lodge '10

Blair Rossetti '09 was crowned the first ever Mr. Wheaton this Nov. 21, a new annual event that resembles a comical pageant for men of Wheaton. The three judges; Greg Thompson '10 of Alliance, Johnathan Wolinski '10 of SGA and Kadisha Jordan '11 of the Programming Council gave Zach Agush second place and Albi Skenderi '09, third.

How much do you know about global warming? Take this quiz and find out!

Eco-Insight

By Allison Andrews '10

It is surprising to find that many would prefer not to speak of global warming. Perhaps it is the controversy surrounding the emerging studies or fear of its implications. Like it or not, we are currently in a period of sunspot minima, which has historically been associated with climate cooling, or ice ages.

Edible Chemistry: Beyond the basics of a usual science class

By Elspeth Lodge '10

Sadly there is no magic fairy that flies through the supermarkets to slap nutrition labels on the boxes and bags of foods we purchase. Food chemists are responsible for determining the various substances such as carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins, minerals, color additives and food additives that are in the foods we put into our precious bodies every day.

Wolf Cry Singers bring Native American traditions

By Arielle Burstein '10

An all female group of Native American hand drum singers and storytellers called The Wolf Cry Siners, performed for an intimate group in the Balfour atrium on Sunday Nov. 16. These women, who as Hannah Gavalis '10 noted were "spirited" and "energetic," seek to maintain their culture through song.

Sex and the Dimple: Going to bed off the bed

By Katie Franklin '09

People always talk about "going to bed" with or "sleeping" with someone, but let's be honest: How much sleep does one actually get on those nights? In fact, why do we even need to stay in bed? Obviously the bed has a few perks to it. It's comfortable, and if you plan on being there for a while then you don't want to be in pain (or maybe you do…).

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