College Interrupted
While every Commencement and every class is special in their own way, the Class of 2022 graduates stand out not only for their individual achievements, but also for the particular arc of their undergr…
Author: Himeka Curiel
Managing Editor, Wesleyan University Magazine
Editor’s Note: On Changemakers Leading the Charge
“Young women were not admitted into many colleges and universities, athletic scholarships for women were rare, and math and science was a realm reserved for boys. . . . Girls could become teachers and nurses, but not doc…
Editor’s Note: The Value of Community
I have a confession to make: I missed Arrival Day this year.
It’s always notable because of what it represents: new faces, new hope, a new start. This year, however, was more poignant than ever, as it wasn’t just fres…
Life Is Like a Sourdough Starter…
From TV cooking competitions to food blogging, cooking videos to Instagram posts, sharing how we cook and what we choose…
Skin Deep: Racial Bias In Wearable Tech
Technology influences the way we eat, sleep, exercise, and perform our daily routines. But what to do when we discover t…
Editor’s Note: Pushing for Progress
Cartoon by Jason Adam Katzenstein ’13
It’s springtime in Connecticut. A few days ago students enjoyed 70-degree weath…
Man of His Word
After just over a year as Wesleyan’s new vice president and dean of admission and financial aid, Amin Abdul-Malik Gonzal…
Interpreter of Biases
In the battle for left brain/right brain dominance, Alison Williams ’81 may well be a case study in cheerfully riding th…
Citizen Artist: Creating Socially Engaged Theater as Civic Practice
Using experimental forms and immersive experiences, Assistant Professor of Theater Katie Pearl reimagines the relationsh…
The Art & Science of Rhythm & Flow
Freestyle Love Supreme cast members Kaila Mullady, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Anthony Veneziale ’98, Ashley Pérez Flanagan, and A…