According to CNN, whales in Mexico’s Gulf of California are showing† signs of sunburns.† Scientists from UK’s Zoological Society of London (ZSL) and Mexico’s Interdisciplinary Marine Science Center collected skin samples from multiple blue whales, fin whales and sperm whales.† The samples revealed blisters and …
November 2010
Political crisis worsens in Italy
Four members of Italy’s Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi’s cabinet have resigned. The New York Times reported that losing these four members will deepen Italy’s political crisis and is expected to bring down the government in a matter of weeks as well as lead to early …
Wooster should resolve parking issues
It’s no secret that Wooster’s first-year class is, to say the least, huge. In addition, it seems that a large number of these first-years have brought their cars to campus.† Any senior (and the few juniors) living in Armington or Stevenson, as well as any …
Advantages of GSE
The Independent Study Program admittedly provides Wooster students with an edge over other job applicants; however, the I.S. Program is, for the most part, theoretical and involves little field work for students of most majors (with the exception of recipients of Copeland funding). I.S. does …
Simple improvements for carrels
It’s no secret that The College of Wooster’s claim to fame is the Senior Independent Study Program.† Wooster has tried to make this process slightly less painful by providing us with carrels in the library which seniors become more than familiar with throughout the year.† …
Wooster wants to continue Cornerstone program house
Program houses at Wooster have been a tradition since the 1970s. Students residing in houses must be involved in a type of service project in order to regularly volunteer, educate or involve themselves within the College or the Wooster community.† Over the years, many of …