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Covering the Town of Wheaton Means Covering Politics

It’s important that we cover politics, yet the politics we cover do not reflect the views of the college or the newspaper.

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History Department Talk Explores Christianity and Motherhood, Then and Now

Nadya and Daniel Williams present on faith, antiquity and feminism.

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The Search for the Senior Bench, and Who’s Still Playing

A century-old rivalry over a concrete slab still defines — and divides — Wheaton's senior class tradition.

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Covering the Town of Wheaton Means Covering Politics

It’s important that we cover politics, yet the politics we cover do not reflect the views of the college or the newspaper.
 

SGA’s Chapel Lunch Break is More Trouble Than It’s Worth

The Student Government Association’s proposal is a bandage solution at best and a seat scrimmage at worst.
 

Golden or Godforsaken?

The publishing industry is telling conflicting stories about Christianity.
 

Being Brave Enough to “Think Little”

Remembering Wendell Berry and his enduring call to Wheaton and the world.

News

History Department Talk Explores Christianity and Motherhood, Then and Now

Nadya and Daniel Williams present on faith, antiquity and feminism….

A View of A Local Campaign Gearing Up for the Midterm Elections

Erica Bray-Parker is campaigning for the Illinois House seat for District 47….

Faculty Lose Research Data Due to Summer Storms

Over the summer, two storms led to data loss across three departments….

Wheaton Students Launch New Psychology Club

The club gives students opportunities to engage with psychology beyond the classroom….

Wheaton Planning and Zoning Board Recommends College Church Parking Lot Rezoning in 5-1 Vote

Neighbors raised concerns about the lot’s impact on the residential area, while church representatives emphasized the need for accessible parking….

DuPage United Organizes Rally in Support of Pedestrian Safety

After three fatal accidents and several injuries, community members call for increased safety measures….

Wheaton Public Library Cuts the Ribbon on New Plaza

A $750,000 federal grant funded renovations to improve accessibility and expand the library’s community programming….

Treier Seminar Room Dedication Ceremony Honors Late Professor’s Wheaton Legacy

Nearly nine months after Daniel Treier’s sudden passing, a new seminar room is honoring his memory….

Features

The Search for the Senior Bench, and Who’s Still Playing

A century-old rivalry over a concrete slab still defines — and divides — Wheaton’s senior class tradition.

“This Is Bordering on Mass Surveillance.”

Wheaton residents are concerned about the use of automatic license plate readers (ALPR), which are used in 49 U.S. states.

The Right Person in the Right Season: Desteni Benson

The Office of Intercultural Engagement brings in Desteni Benson for their newly created Program Coordinator position.

Dance Team Steps Into a New Season

In just its second year, Wheaton College’s dance team continues to grow as a program, developing its own role on campus alongside the school’s cheer team.

John Bonlender: Always Present, Always There

Wheaton community mourns the loss of John Bonlender ’25.

2026 Marks the 10-Year Anniversary of Dr. Larycia Hawkins’ Departure from Wheaton

Students, staff and faculty of the time wrestle with its implications to this day.

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Sports

 

Wheaton Football Upsets No. 3-Ranked Mount Union in Season Opener

The Thunder defeated the Purple Raiders 24-23, snapping Mount Union’s 85-game regular-season winning streak.
 

Remembering Jalen Shaffer and Philip LoChirco

The Wheaton community reflects on the impact of football alumni Jalen Shaffer ’22 and Philip LoChirco ’23, who tragically drowned in June.
 

Bledsoe Breaks Track Records

New Wheaton Track and Field Records is set in 100m and 200md Dash.
 

Women’s Swim Team Wins Record 27th Conference Title

The team defeated Augustana College by one point, the narrowest margin in CCIW history.

Arts

2026 Illumination Brings the Northern Lights to Morton Arboretum

The expanded holiday exhibition combines trees and technology….

Shakespeare in the Park Showcases Shakespeare’s Enduring Truths

A Review and Reflection on Romeo and Juliet…

 Bold and Loose: Watercolor Exhibition Calls for a Deeper Attention to Nature

Dan Danielson, local artist, exhibits watercolor paintings of creation in the Armerding Center for Music and the Arts….

Stories of Grief and How to Live with Death

Arena Theater Students perform poetry of lament in devised theater act “Measure Every Grief.”…

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