What constitutes a parent? Today the definition of the word means many things: biological parent, stepparent and adopted parent; there is not one specific role for what a parent is. Because of this, it is becoming increasingly apparent in today's socie...

The practice of paying more attention to a cell phone than the situation you are in is quickly becoming a problem and even in our busy lifestyles, should be viewed as a sign of disrespect....

It is important to note that the issue of socioeconomic diversity is overshadowed by the more oft-cited issues of religion, race, ethnicity, politics, and sexual orientation in on-campus conversations about diversity. ]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 1.931440 Editorial The Editorial Board Editorial http://www.wellesleynewsonline.com/opinion/editorial/facing-the-realities-of-a-virtual-university-1.931417 The Editorial Board
By: The Editorial Board

We hope that the President will hold a series of forums this semester to solidify the 'virtual university' which, in its present form, remains too much in the abstract....

The changes that have been implemented over the last two years have altered the way sick students are helped, and not for the better....

Vegetarian students have been hit hard by the new dining services system....

Healthcare reform won't happen unless Democrats and Republicans compromise....

This year has been quite unforgettable. With all the different changes we've seen on campus, it has been eventful, to say the least. From the presidential election to the College's $20 million financial deficit that will directly impact students' lives, t...

What does it takes to be heard at Wellesley? The recent announcement that the overnight infirmary will be shut down not only sparked much debate and discussion, but led to a student protest in Green Hall. Students, parents and even some faculty members ar...

Last week, President Obama ruled out shrinking the war in Afghanistan to a counterterrorism campaign. He also failed to signal whether he is prepared to send any more troops to the war zone and - either the 40,000 regional commander General Stanley McChrysta...