The NBA’s All-Star Weekend is here, and I for one am looking forward to it. While the All-Star game itself is meaningless, the Slam Dunk Contest is constantly derided, and the ESPN Celebrity Game is just dumb, All-Star Weekend is something to look forward to …
February 2011
Dalai Lama’s Nephew Hit by Car, Killed in Florida Walk
The Dalai Lama’s nephew was killed by an SUV last week while on the first leg of a 300-mile march in Florida for Tibetan independence from China. Jigme K. Norbu, 45, was walking along the white line of the highway when he was hit. The …
Theater and Dance I.S. pieces don’t disappoint
Wednesday/Friday Performances With five Senior Independent Study productions performed over a four-day period, each show was carefully placed together in order to reflect the mood and mode of the unique performances. A dance piece by Lindsay Phillips, along with devised performances by Owen Reynolds and …
Gala Will Be Winter Wonderland
This Saturday, The College of Wooster will hold its annual Gala celebration. Called “Winter Galand,” the Lowry Ballroom will be transformed into a winter wonderland for a night of dancing and fun. The winter theme is unique to this year’s celebration, and will be supplemented …
Vagina Monologues proves hysterical, heartbreaking
The vagina. Every female has one. It is not often discussed, acknowledged or even mentioned, but Monday’s performance of “The Vagina Monologues” pushed it center stage. “The Vagina Monologues” by Eve Ensler was presented by The Feminist Advocacy Organization (FAO) as part of V-DAY, a …
Egypt sparks revolution; overthrows president
by Ramsey Kincannon, Senior Staff Writer After many twists and turns, the people of Egypt are free of a dictator and a national hero. Hosni Mubarak was initially loved by the people of Egypt for his strong front against Israel during a 1973 war between …