On April 17, a group of students at Columbia University established an encampment of tents on the campus’s East Butler Lawn, calling for the university […]
Author: William Liu '24, Editor-in-Chief
What does good government look like?
2023 has been a year to forget for the House of Representatives. On January 3, at the opening of the 118th United States Congress, the […]
Olivia Rodrigo’s GUTS: a commendable reflection on young adulthood
Released on September 8, GUTS is American singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo’s highly anticipated follow-up to her debut album, SOUR, which was released in 2021 to immense […]
‘Cocaine Bear’: a compelling well-crafted exercise in absurdity
Loosely inspired by the true story of an American black bear that fatally overdosed on cocaine, Elizabeth Banks’ much anticipated black comedy “Cocaine Bear” was […]
Is it possible to separate art from the artist?
In recent years, influential artists such as rapper Kanye West and J. K. Rowling have been the subjects of massive controversies. As more and more […]
Wellesley Educators Association continues collective bargaining for new contract amidst challenges
Due to scheduling difficulties during the summer, the WEA and the WPS decided to put negotiations on hold until the start of this school year. […]
Lunar New Year should be a school holiday in Wellesley
Over the last few years, the status of Lunar New Year, an East Asian cultural holiday marking the beginning of a year on the traditional […]
Joe Biden’s first year: notable successes and catastrophic failures
As President Joe Biden’s first year nears its end, his failures have certainly overshadowed his successes in the court of public opinion. From December 17 […]
Donda: Kanye West’s musical renaissance
Named after his late mother, Donda is the tenth studio album by controversial American music icon Kanye West. Executively produced by himself and featuring a […]
The problem with social media censorship
In the days following the January 6 attack on the United States Capitol, several major social media platforms, such as Twitter and Facebook, made the […]