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Accreditation hiccup sparks debate

Sam Benedict | Editor-in-chief

Oct 27, 2023

Accreditation has never been a question for Wabash College. Recently, it’s become the main point of conversation. Accreditation is a process that reviews higher learning institutions to ensure quality and compliance with […]

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Tags: Accreditation, Benjamin Sampsell, News, Preston Bost, Shamira Gelbman, SSAPC, Todd McDorman, Wabash, William Grennon | Posted in News


Preparing for cybersecurity threats

Elijah Wetzel '26 | Staff Writer

Oct 27, 2023

Most students remember the ransomware attack last semester that dramatically changed finals week for students, faculty and staff. Nearly six months removed from the cyber attack, The Bachelor met with members of […]

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Tags: Colin McKinney, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Isaac Grannis, News, Safety, Wabash | Posted in News



Scott Pazera: Making music more welcoming

Jacob Sitzman '25 | Staff Writer

Oct 26, 2023

For Scott Pazera, music is an obsession. There is a strong emotional element of music that draws him in. To him, this emotional element makes music therapeutic. “It’s like medicine,” said Pazera. […]

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Tags: features, Jazz, music, Orchestra, Scott Pazera, Wabash | Posted in Features



Riddle ’24 debuts new film in charity premiere

Nathan Ellenberger '26 | Features Editor

Oct 20, 2023

On a campus filled with talented young men with penchants for high achievement, Jacob Riddle ’24 has carved out a definitive niche for himself. Amid the thriving arts community at Wabash, Riddle […]

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Getting their feet wet: Freshmen shine in first meet

Haiden Diemer-McKinney ’26 | Sports Writer

Oct 19, 2023

A strong start to the swim season, with a impressive turnout by sever- al freshman swimmers set a high bar for the swimming & diving team who got their season underway, hosting […]

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Tags: Class of 2027, Sports, Swimming, Wabash, Will Bernhardt | Posted in Sports


Zen and the art of ‘Demon Slayer’

Prof. Neil Schmitzer-Torbert | Guest Writer

Oct 10, 2023

Why should you meditate? You may know that meditating regularly can help us manage stress, be more productive, and support our health. There is good evidence for each of these benefits, but […]

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Opinion: Make arguments great again

Isaac Grannis '26 | Guest Writer

Oct 09, 2023

Over the past decade, the quality of American discourse has fallen to an all-time low. This is not a controversial statement – it has been echoing throughout our culture for some time […]

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Tags: Debate, Opinion, Polarization, Politics, U.S politics | Posted in Opinion


Opinion: Advancing access and equity

Cyrus Anton '27 | Guest Writer

Oct 06, 2023

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. This observance aims to bring awareness to the contributions of disabled workers as well as showcase inclusive employment practices. By realizing the importance of these […]

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Tags: Access, Disability, Equity, Opinion, Wabash | Posted in Opinion



LaFollette Follow-up: Nelson ’99 talks woodworking, neural development and modernity

Nathan Ellenberger '24 | Features Editor

Oct 06, 2023

Last week, the 43rd annual LaFollette Lecture returned to campus, delivered by Professor of Religion Derek Nelson ’99. The talk, titled “Glory and the Dovetail,” explored a vast spread of topics, from […]

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Tags: Class of 1999, Derek Nelson, features, LaFollette, Wabash | Posted in Features



‘A Giant Moment’ welcomes alumni and donors to campus

Sam Benedict | Editor-in-chief

Oct 05, 2023

The Giant Steps campaign has lived up to its name. After surpassing the $225,000,000 goal, it’s time to thank those that made it possible. Beginning on July 1, 2017 with a “quiet […]

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Tags: A Giant Moment, Advancement, Campaign, Class of 1997, Giant Steps, News, Wabash, Wabash news | Posted in News



Carrie Newcomer brings folk-fueled optimism in Visiting Artist Series

Logan Weilbaker | Managing Editor

Oct 05, 2023

When the magic wand goes over the world, what has to go, and what has to stay? That’s the question Carrie Newcomer posed, minutes after we met for the first time. “Thermonuclear […]

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Tags: Carrie Newcomer, Class of 1985, features, music, Visiting Artist Series, Wabash | Posted in Features


Chapel Sing competition ends in injury

Tiernan Doran '26 | News Editor

Sep 28, 2023

Campus community weighs in on re-evaluation of tradition Students gathered on the Mall in front of the Chapel once again this year to participate in the time-honored tradition of Chapel Sing; however, […]

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Tags: Beta Theta Pi, Chapel Sing, Cooper Jacks, Gregory Redding, Kim Johnson, Marc Welch, Matthew Leper, News, Tradition, Wabash, Wabash news | Posted in News


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