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Kennedy

Kennedy campaign stops at Wellesley

More than 175 people gathered in Pendleton Atrium on April 12 to hear congressional candidate Joe Kennedy speak to Wellesley students about his campaign. Kennedy, the son of former Massachusetts Rep. Joseph Kennedy II, is also the grandson of Robert Kennedy, who was assassinated during his campaign for the presidency in 1968. Full story

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Capitalizes on surge in Clinton's popularity

Internet sensation started by two communications experts

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Eye on Science: Marathons — Daunting or doable?

Going the extra miles

The jubilation of victory in the war against Persia was enough to send the young soldier Pheidippides on a 26.2-mile run from Marathon, Greece to Athens.

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Welcome to Pine Hill

Boston’s 10th annual Independent Film Festival will enthrall

“Welcome to Pine Hill” explores the struggles of confronting one’s past

For the seasoned Bostonian, one local film festival harkens the arrival of New England spring. From Wednesday, April 25 through Wednesday, May 2, Boston’s 10th Annual Independent Film Festival will take place in various theaters throughout the Boston area. Full story

Social activism among professional athletes

Miami Heat uses its fame to promote justice

After Trayvon Martin shooting, the Miami Heat takes political stance.

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Novices contribute to Blue sports teams

Squash and fencing programs accept beginners on their varsity teams

Coaches actively recruiting novices

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Grading policy

Grading policy discussions enter Senate and House Councils

There is an ongoing effort by the Committee on Curriculum and Academic Policy (CCAP) to make the College grading policy more accessible to students. Starting in March, student representatives from CCAP and Provost Andrew Shennan appeared at Senate to present the grading policy and take questions from members of student government.

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Cold War Kids and Jeremih to headline Spring Week

Wellesley College’s annual Spring Week, hosted by the Schneider Board of Governors (SBOG), marks the end of the school year with Cold War Kids and Jeremih at the Last Day of Classes (LDOC) concert. Spring Week 2012 began with the ‘Kick Off Party in the Pub’ on the night of Thursday, April 12.

Plans underway to accomplish multicultural requirement reform by next spring

Students from the Diversity Committee and the multicultural requirement working group are wrapping up a year-long effort to gauge student opinion concerning the current multicultural requirement. The reform campaign culminated in a series of roundtable discussions held in the beginning of this month.

Board of Trustees approves new operating budget

President Bottomly announced on Tuesday, April 24 that the Board of Trustees has approved the new operating budget for the 2012-2013 fiscal year. The Provost’s Budget Committee (PBC) and the Budget Advisory Committee (BAC), comprised of Trustees, faculty and staff, collaborated together to create the budget for the upcoming year.

Trans* 101 workshop defies institutional teachings

More than 70 students from Wellesley, Middlebury and surrounding colleges gathered at Society Zeta Alpha’s house on Tupelo Lane on Sunday, April 29 to attend “Trans 101,” a workshop hosted by Siblings, a support group for students who identify as TGNC (transgender or gender nonconforming).

Grading policy

Grading policy discussions enter Senate and House Councils

There is an ongoing effort by the Committee on Curriculum and Academic Policy (CCAP) to make the College grading policy more accessible to students. Starting in March, student representatives from CCAP and Provost Andrew Shennan appeared at Senate to present the grading policy and take questions from members of student government.

YouTube video and poster campaign raises cultural awareness

In celebration of Latina Month this year, the Office of the Advisor for Latina Students collaborated with Mezcla, Alianza, Cielito Lindo and Mezcla’s Familia organization to bring a series of cultural events to the Wellesley College campus. Events included the 10th annual Latina Cultural Show, an alumnae panel and a screening of the film “La Hija Natural” (“Love Child”).

Features

Sate a sweet tooth at Georgetown Cupcake

Nothing brings out a sweet tooth more than finals period. As a collective student body straining under academic stress, we’re all searching for our next big sugar fix. Candy, cookies and ice cream all do the trick—but there is no better sweet treat than a cupcakes.

Hillary Clinton ’69 likes TextsFromHillary

Internet sensation started by two communications experts

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Sex weeks address gender and health issues

Inevitably, college students begin their university experiences with varying degrees of information and experience. While middle and high school experiences are often peppered with awkward talks in health class about puberty and STDs, sex education is oddly enough not stipulated during an undergraduate education.

Summit of the Americas reveals misguided U.S. policies

In mid-April, the 30 heads of state and government associated with the Organization of American States (OAS) met at the sixth Summit of the Americas. On the agenda of the Summit, held in Cartagena, Colombia, was to address the main theme of “Connecting the Americas: Partners for Prosperity.

Unjustified U.S. presence in the Middle East continues

Contrary to the compelling assertion Hass Bin Talal of the Jordan royal family made in a Los Angeles Times editorial against the Pentagon’s strategic review, the Pentagon makes a sound case for the need to “pivot” away from the Middle East and toward Asia-Pacific.

Hunger Games media frenzy distorts true intent of series

Comparisons to Twilight undermine Hunger Games' depth

Fear mongering in China’s rise creates self-fulfilling prophecy

Why exaggerated concerns of China’s threatening presence could damage international relations

Sports

Marathon

Four Wellesley students cross finish line in Boston Marathon

Wellesley students crowded the sidewalks of Central Street on April 16, keeping track of how many times they were kissed by passing runners. Four students had different times on their minds. Andrea Gumushian ’12, Amy Wolkin ’12, Caeden Brynie ’14 and Alice Fong ’12 were busy pacing themselves to record strong finishes in the race.

Day in the Life of a Varsity Athlete: Taylor Yamauchi ’13

Even out of season, the softball team plays a dynamic role in the fabric of Wellesley athletics. The players have traded in short skirts and midriff-baring cheerleading uniforms for blue face paint and full blue-man suits, substituted cheer mash-ups for Backstreet Boys lip syncs, replaced pom-poms with homemade signs and swapped high ponytails with ribbons for unique shaved heads.

On tap with the Wellesley College Dancers

The 14 current members of the Wellesley College Dancers hail from across the United States as well as a number of different countries. They all come from strong ballet backgrounds and, often, bring traditional dances into the mix as well. Although they have a faculty advisor, they handle administrative matters, choreography, music selections and costume choices largely on their own.

Novices contribute to Blue sports teams

Coaches actively recruiting novices

Social activism among professional athletes

After Trayvon Martin shooting, the Miami Heat takes political stance.