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The Wellesley News

The student newspaper of Wellesley College since 1901

The Wellesley News

The student newspaper of Wellesley College since 1901

The Wellesley News

Norah Catlin, Arts Managing Editor

Norah Catlin ’25 is a Political Science and Russian major from outside Tampa, FL. In her free time she listens to political podcasts because she has never known peace.

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Professor Daniela Rivera recognized as inaugural Wagner Arts Fellow

Norah Catlin, Managing Arts & Culture Editor | May 4, 2025

“I’m an artist that makes weird work,” remarked Daniela Rivera, Professor of Studio Art at Wellesley. “Well, not weird, but some of the pieces are too large, or some of them are to be seen and...

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Summer music recommendations for every type of Wellesley student

Ditch Spotify's AI-generated "DJ" and instead get your next music recommendation from your trusted Arts & Culture editors! We've crunched the numbers, read your horoscopes and listened to every song...

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Le Petit Four bakery brings authentic French pastries to Wellesley

Norah Catlin | February 21, 2025

Are you a fellow sweet treat connoisseur? Constantly scrolling through Instagram reels in search of Boston’s sugary treasures, from buttery croissants to rich, chocolate eclairs that almost look too...

An historic night at the 67th Grammys

Norah Catlin | February 6, 2025

The 67th annual Grammy Awards took place on Sunday, Feb. 2, in Los Angeles, just a short distance from the destructive wildfires that ravaged parts of the city in January. Along with recognizing and celebrating...

Boston’s Snowport has something for everyone

Boston’s Snowport has something for everyone

Norah Catlin, Managing Arts & Culture Editor | December 8, 2024

As temperatures drop, the Holiday Market at Snowport in Boston’s Seaport District transforms into a lively winter wonderland not just for shopping, but also for seasonal food and drinks! Whether you’re...

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No Laughing Matter: The Current State of SNL

Norah Catlin | March 27, 2024

In the world of comedy, “Saturday Night Live,” better known as “SNL,” has been considered a cultural staple since its first episode premiered on NBC on Oct. 11, 1975. However, the late-night live...

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Sloppy Jane Wakes Up Boston

Norah Catlin | March 6, 2024

Sloppy Jane is anything but sloppy. A rock ensemble based in Brooklyn, the band’s theatrics are meticulously crafted and overly eccentric.  I was lucky to catch their Feb. 18 opening set for Deap...

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Wellesley Organized Academic Workers (WOAW) Union Vote Passes

Norah Catlin | February 7, 2024

On Jan. 30, Wellesley Organized Academic Workers (WOAW) announced that the vote for a WOAW-UAW union had passed.  “This historic union victory is an expression of our desire for a stronger, more...

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Album Review: Helena Deland’s “Goodnight Summerland”

Norah Catlin | February 7, 2024

On Oct. 13, 2023, Helena Deland released her sophomore album — "Goodnight Summerland." Saturated with grief, the album is full of melancholic honesty. Written in the aftermath of the death of Deland’s...

THICK energetically plays at Paradise Rock Club. Photo Courtesy of Norah Catlin.

THICK is a Punk Powerhouse

Norah Catlin | December 13, 2023

On Dec. 5, 2023, THICK took the stage at Paradise Rock Club in Boston, opening for Pussy Riot on their Riot Days tour. THICK, an indie-punk band from Brooklyn, supported Pussy Riot on their final three...

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