Voting info? There’s an app for that
Several years ago, senior Daniel Van Schooten was faced with a problem. It was his first time voting, and as a political science major, he had carefully researched each candidate. When he reached the polls, however, he realized that his research had only covered roughly one third of the races for office. The result of his frustration was the conception of a website and application, ElectionPrep, that would inform voters on election candidates.
King Abdullah II’s approval high in Jordan, students say
In an area ravaged by the effects of the power struggle against the militant Islamic State, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan was one of the most recent victims of the horrific trademark executions performed by IS.
Navigating physical disabilities on campus
Community. It’s a word that is discussed and seen around campus, but how exactly is Wheaton working to ensure that all students feel welcomed? For many minority groups on campus, progress is still being made to ensure that all students have equal opportunities. For physically disabled students on campus, much progress can be made toward making the community more accessible.
A sincere goodbye to Chappy Mac and an earnest welcome to Chaplain Blackmon
At the tail end of chapel on Wednesday, President Philip Ryken announced that the new chaplain for the fall of 2015 will be Reverend Timothy Blackmon, the current senior pastor and head of staff at The American Protestant Church of The Hague in the Netherlands, effective in July.
Reaching across the ecumenical fence
Curious and amused, the students in Blanchard 339 on Jan. 30 regarded assistant professor of art history professor, Matthew Milliner, as he briefly opened the second annual Catholic panel sitting on a wooden baby enclosure he used to represent a volleyball net.
Bon Appétit revamps menu with exciting new changes
Despite consistently ranking among the nation’s top dining halls, Wheaton’s Bon Appétit is making strides to improve food quality. This semester, Bon Appétit added additional supplements to its menu, based on student feedback during the fall semester.
Student Leadership Forum hosts open houses
The idea of opening the student development offices for open houses finally came to fruition on Monday when student leaders visited more unfamiliar settings in an attempt to encourage campus unity.
President Ryken establishes connections in South Korea
From Jan. 15 to 26, President Philip Ryken toured South Korea with professor of choral music and director of performance studies Mary Hopper in order to expand Wheaton’s network in East Asia.
Closing Opus lecture prepares students for vocations
On Thursday, founder and principal of the Washington Institute for Faith, Vocation and Culture Steve Garber, addressed a room of students as the guest speaker for the final event of the inaugural Opus series, “Work: For Flourishing.” The event, facilitated by Christian Formation and Ministry internship coordinator Dan Haase, challenged students to consider their future in the workplace as an opportunity for the good of many.