According to CNN, Somali pirates have used a Japanese-owned freighter they seized in October to stage an attack on a Spanish warship.† The pirates attacked the ship carrying International Peacekeepers on Saturday night.† The Spanish ship only used minimal force to defend itself. The attack …
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November 2010
Two men in China banned from traveling
The New York Times reported that two prominent legal scholars and rights advocates bound for an international law conference in London were blocked from leaving China on Tuesday on vague charges that their departure might endanger national security. The two men believed they could not …
Our nation after the midterm elections
The result of last week’s midterm elections marked what some have dubbed a sea change in the American political landscape. Significant Republican victories in both the House and the Senate only two years after Barack Obama’s inauguration are a sign of just how much has …
Olbermann controversy
On Friday, Nov. 5 MSNBC host Keith Olbermann was suspended without pay after the news site POLITICO reported he made three campaign donations to Democratic candidates. Olbermann donated no more than $2,400 apiece to Arizona representatives Raul Grijaval and Gaberial Giffords and Kentucky Senate candidate …
Letter to the Editors
Dear Editors, Many of us choose not to smoke.† However, there are some people on campus who do. If you are a smoker, obey the law. In Ohio, smoking tobacco in any public place is prohibited. In addition, the law prohibits tobacco smoke to enter …
Integration needed between all students
International students, including myself, are some of the most passionate advocates of diversity at The College of Wooster. We love showcasing for our culture, our traditions and the rich values that we bring with us. For many international students; the annual Culture Show is perhaps …