Isabel Abarca Staff Writer The Wooster men’s soccer team is off to a shaky start but certainly has the potential to produce a better record within conference play. The men have a 2-4-1 record after winning in overtime against Earlham College, losing by only …
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Leading political activist to lecture and run workshops
Wyatt Smith Features Editor On Monday, Sept. 30, political activist and writer Paul Loeb will be speaking at 8 p.m. in McGaw Chapel. He will discuss the importance of civic and political engagement, especially among college students. Loeb is the author of several books, the …
Oregon tuition plan lessens student debt burden
Sarah Carracher News Editor Oregon’s state legislature has approved a radical new pilot program to ease the financial burden on college students. Under the Pay It Forward, Pay It Back Act, students can attend college in exchange for paying a percentage of their annual income …
Former head basketball coach’s passing leaves behind legacy
Brooke Skiba Features Editor Last week, the College lost one of its most beloved alumni, former head basketball coach Al Van Wie. Van Wie, known on campus as the “Dutchman,” passed away at age 85 on Wednesday, Sept. 18. After nearly 60 years of involvement …
Oberlin left searching for answers as Scots seize victory
Jeremy Ludemann Staff Writer Richard Barnes ’14 played the game of his life on Homecoming Saturday. Just 47 seconds into the game, he threw a touchdown pass to his former Harvey High School teammate, Justin Rice ’15. Shawn Bowman ’15 also had his best game …
Third Annual Radio Day Fest celebrates college radio
Brittany Previte Staff Writer WOO 91 — Wooster’s Sound Alternative (WCWS) will host its third Annual College Radio Day Fest next Tuesday, Oct. 1. Joining college stations from more than 500 schools in over 30 countries, our local Wooster station will recognize the creative …