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Hair and Hiring—An Examination of Afrocentric & Eurocentric Hair Styling

Negative stereotypes around Afrocentric hairstyles as unprofessional affect Black American women in the work environment and have physical, psychological, and financial consequences.

How “The Good Place” Depicts the Most Desirable Form of Immortality

Philosophers have long debated the desirability of such a life, often deeming it ultimately unappealing.

COVID Prevention Tips PSA

Find out in this video outlining the Six Key COVID-19 Prevention Tips!

White Recognition of Systemic Racism

Something that white people of all political backgrounds, ideologies, and stances must take accountability for is recognizing the power of their race.

The Economics of Roman Trade Through the Lens of Virgil’s Georgics

I analyze how trade at the time of the late Roman Republic and early Roman Empire aided Rome’s expansion and sustenance of power throughout areas…

The Influence of Racial Bias Incidents at Wheaton College

We examined the impact of Wheaton College’s response to racial bias incidents on campus on the student body.

Imagine A Just World Through Action

This semester, we’ve learned about social justice through reading, researching and attempting to make change on Wheaton’s campus.

Sugar, Stress, and Sex: Impact of stress on reward-related behaviors and pathways in female rats

A closer look at the effects of stress in an animal model of anhedonia.

Documenting the History and Experiences of Trybe

I am creating a documentary film about Trybe’s history, the inequities the group has faced, and Trybe’s value to the Wheaton community.

Professor of English Beverly Clark

Beverly “Bev” Clark, 72, a longtime professor of English at Wheaton, passed away on March 18. Professor Clark taught at Wheaton for 44 years and…

Sustainability Internship @ Mani & Co.

Mani&Co was more than just a learning experience it was understanding business development because the company still acted like a startup. Which allowed me to…

Vermont Wildlife Rehabilitation

I spent the summer of 2020 apprenticing with a VT Wildlife Rehabilitator, working with orphaned opossums and raccoons.