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Comment on Mr. Wellesley Freshman contest sparks controversy by Stephanie Kaplan

Stephanie Kaplan — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:04:11 +0000

In response to the feedback we received from Wellesley students, Her Campus restarted the contest for Wellesley and renamed it “Mr. Wellesley First-Year”, giving students another chance to nominate whoever they want for it.

http://www.hercampus.com/founders-blog/mr-wellesley-freshman-controversy-how-weve-responded

http://www.hercampus.com/school/wellesley/mr-wellesley-first-year-0

Comment on Wellesley High investigates more graffiti by Wellesley High opens up about racial issues, bullying | The Swellesley Report

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:23:23 +0000

[...] Wellesley High School assembly today, held in the wake of several incidents of offensive graffiti at the school, proved emotional for some students, cathartic for others. Some weighed in at the school [...]

Comment on Mapping your Wellesley bike route by Fight the Phobia

Fight the Phobia — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:28:46 +0000

Oh, the By Bicycle feature is in beta testing and clearly needs help.
Click-and-grab on the suggested route to re-route to side streets, if that’s what you desire.

However, side streets have more exposure at intersections and driveways, so you aren’t really increasing safety by doing that, but you may increase the pleasantness of your ride.

I’d personally prefer Route 16 towards South Natick than take Central to Wellesley College. The lanes are narrow (it should be single lane with a shoulder and added turn lanes at the lights and at Bacon Street), and while sight lines are better than on Route 16, the speed limit is higher and people tend to drive more far aggressively on Route 135.
Mostly the pavement is in terrible condition which is a bigger factor in safety than any of the other roadway conditions.

Google Maps can only do so much to map a bike-route by GIS and other data sets and brilliant algorithms.

Knowing how to ride and developing skills makes the greatest difference in safety. Behavior trumps facilities.

Comment on Mapping your Wellesley bike route by Fight the Phobia

Fight the Phobia — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:10:15 +0000

Death-defying? Enough with the hyperbole. Start here to get a clue: Street Smarts Driving a car is also death-defying. Don't forget to wear your helmet.

Comment on Name calling goes online at Wellesley College by Mr. Wellesley Freshman contest sparks controversy | The Swellesley Report

Mr. Wellesley Freshman contest sparks controversy | The Swellesley Report — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:09:48 +0000

[...] last year it was a male exchange student who incurred the wrath of women at the school after some online name calling. Share/Bookmark This entry was posted in [...]

Comment on Latest on Rte. 16/9 Wellesley bridge: Same old, same old by TallGuy

TallGuy — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:40:09 +0000

Done by this summer? LOL Yeh Right! Dream On! The workers are too busy standing around with their thumbs up their butt.

Comment on Inflamatory columns run in this Wellesley family by Ray

Ray — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:15:50 +0000

Well... it made it to Gawker: Dumb Internet Feud

Comment on Wellesley police investigating overturned excavator by The most dangerous place in Wellesley | The Swellesley Report

The most dangerous place in Wellesley | The Swellesley Report — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:55:52 +0000

[...] October a big excavation vehicle flipped over on the ridge of a construction site overlooking the Wellesley Hills train station. Now the MBTA is [...]

Comment on Cupcake store comes to Wellesley by Wellesley cupcake invasion | The Swellesley Report

Wellesley cupcake invasion | The Swellesley Report — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:38:35 +0000

[...] Five Bites Cupcakes opened late last year at 141 Linden St. in Wellesley and now an outfit out of Somerville with the appetizing name Kickass Cupcakes is moving to town this week (details soon). Like Five Bites, Kickass boasts of the artistry and tastiness of its treats. Lemon Snap, Bubbly (as in champagne) and Red Velvet are among the flavors from Kickass. Oh yeah, and deep fried. [...]

Comment on Wellesley business in 2009: Lose some, win some by Wellesley cupcake invasion | The Swellesley Report

Wellesley cupcake invasion | The Swellesley Report — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:36:21 +0000

[...] year we had the Wellesley yoga studio invasion. This year: [...]