Profile: For Ed Burnett, the Wheaton community is key
Almost every Wheaton student lives on campus. Wheaton students spend their days and nights lounging in suites, hanging out in dorms, or holding events in theme houses. Residence halls are truly at the core of student social life on campus. However, many Wheaton students have probably not met Associate Director of Residential Life Ed Burnett, [...]
Curing fatigue with coffee and a kindheartedness
James Garrity’s job involves flipping, singing and dancing. Is he a circus performer? No. Professional gymnast? Nope. Acrobat? Guess again. Widely praised by his patrons as the best barista in New England, “Jay,” 42, of North Attleboro, Mass., can be found tossing cups into the air, pouring coffee without looking, singing to the radio and [...]
Why people should think twice before posting an internet confession: Anonimity in social media
Wheaton Confessions, Wheat Confess and Wheaton Crushes – what will be next? Why do we need to have groups on Facebook that define who we are? Is Facebook really an appropriate place to do this? Especially in today’s society, people are hiding more and more behind their technology. What does anyone have to gain from [...]
Swing Cats Club Growing
Last year, the Swing Cats began as a small group of casual swing dancing enthusiasts. Now, the club is moving forward as it grows both in membership and skill, and students are learning a mix of East Coast and Charleston moves. Captain Charlotte Fressilli ’15 began the club in the first semester of her freshman [...]
Student Profile: Dominic “Nick” Ruiz ’13
There is no one more devoted to the Dimple than Dominic “Nick” Ruiz ’13. He inspires students and faculty alike with his determination to walk around the Dimple with his walker. Gripping the handles of the walker, Ruiz walks around the Dimple everyday regardless of the weather. Backpack in tow, his routine walks serve as [...]
Wheaton to pilot summer academic session