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Opinion: It’s time to pave a new tradition

Gavin Hill '24 | Guest Writer

Sep 21, 2023

Wabash College is renowned for its rich history of traditions, each bearing a unique mark on our campus culture. Some of these traditions have a relatively short history, such as the Senior […]

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Opinion: Is Wabash the last all-male college?

Austin Stockton '24 | Guest Writer

Sep 01, 2023

Now I know you’re reading my title and thinking to yourself, “Well of course not, there’s three others.” But when you really look at it, Wabash may be a lone wolf in […]

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Tags: all-male, co-ed, Gentlemen's Classic, Wabash | Posted in Opinion



Opinion: Why you should write for The Bachelor

Nathan Ellenberger '26 | Features Editor

Aug 29, 2023

Freshmen, welcome to Wabash College! Your first week of college is one of the most exciting—but alsooverwhelming—times of your life. You’ve been told about traditions, shown the ropes and met some incredible […]

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Opinion: Philanthropy is more than money

Logan Weilbaker '25 | Features Editor

Apr 20, 2023

Day of Giving causes some mixed feelings. I get it. The well-coordinated media campaign always energizes me, and as I hear Wabash success stories, track the money-raising efforts on the game that […]

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Tags: Day of Giving, Opinion, Wabash | Posted in Opinion



Staff editorial: Rethinking National Act for the 2032 age

Staff

Apr 19, 2023

With this year’s National Act behind us, we at The Bachelor think that our most expensive student event is in need of a breath of fresh air. Most of campus, including the […]

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Tags: National Act, Opinion, Wabash | Posted in Opinion


Opinion: No, Kubiak didn’t ‘destroy’ gender feminism

Carson Price '23 | Guest Writer

Apr 19, 2023

Last week, there was an all-student email sent out linking a 2005 Chapel Talk by former Wabash Classics professor Dr. David Kubiak. This was in response to an assignment from Dr. Rognlie’s […]

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Tags: Gender Feminism, Opinion, Wabash | Posted in Opinion




Opinion: Addressing the ‘Why’ for Day of Giving 2023

Hugh Vandivier '91 | Guest Writer

Apr 14, 2023

Wabash started the Day of Giving in 2014, and a question has long lingered around the corners of campus. “I go to Wabash (or I work at Wabash), so why do you […]

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Bergman-Rivera: We want to hear from YOU

Cole Bergman '24 | Guest Writer

Apr 07, 2023

Gents, it has been an exciting couple of weeks getting to talk with guys across campus and to spread our message on how to improve Wabash for the future. Wabash truly brings […]

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Tags: Elections, Student Senate, Wabash | Posted in Opinion



Opinion: The art of Career Services

Lucas Budler '24 | Guest Writer

Apr 07, 2023

After reading The Bachelor a few weeks back and after having recently received funding for my dream summer internship, I’ve had a feeling all week that I couldn’t shake. A feeling that […]

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Tags: Career Services, careers | Posted in Opinion



Staff editorial: Wabash needs more student-driven art

Mar 30, 2023

It was impossible to walk around campus this month without noticing the brightly colored posters put up by The Foundation, Wabash’s new art collective aimed at promoting “socially engaged” artwork. The group, […]

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Staff editorial: Gary Lineker, journalistic impartiality and the importance of divisive opinion columns

Mar 23, 2023

Want uncontroversial reporting? Don’t call a real journalist. Take for example Gary Lineker, a British sportscaster who recently became embroiled in a feud with his employer, the BBC. Lineker, who hosts Britain’s […]

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Tags: journalism, Lineker, reporting, staff editorial | Posted in Opinion


Opinion: Potential financial crisis? Lessons from the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank

Eric Zhu '23 | Guest Writer

Mar 23, 2023

Last week, my investment portfolio, which consists of 27% equities in the finance sector, experienced a tumultuous ride after the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), the 16th largest bank based on […]

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Tags: banking, business, finance, SVB | Posted in Opinion


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