Desi LaPoole A&E Editor Trigger warning: eating disorders I am a huge fan of stories that draw upon the personal experiences of the writer. I believe that drawing inspiration from personal experiences and struggles not only helps the writer understand and come to terms with …
September 2017
Failing Class
Much like Wooster’s freshman class, hip-hop magazine XXL’s 2017 Freshman Class is populated by a diverse cast of utter disappointments. The yearly article functions as an oracle of (poorly) educated guesses about who will dominate the game in the coming year. Almost every year only …
BROCKHAMPTON releases second album in one year
Miki Rae Contributing Writer The term “boy band” has garnered a specific connotation through the success of groups such as the Backstreet Boys, NSYNC and One Direction. Collectives such as these have generally gone the route of pop stardom, vying for the hearts of teenage …
Party on the Green brings The Mowgli’s and Savoy
Laura Haley Staff Writer After surviving the first two weeks of the semester, it’s finally time to celebrate. Join the fun provided by Wooster Activities Crew (WAC) and dance the night away at the bi-annual Party On The Green. On Sat., Sept. 9th from 7:30 …
CWAM presents “After the Thrill is Gone”
Nicklaus Wilcher A&E Editor Starting Tues., Sept. 5, The College of Wooster Art Museum (CWAM) will present a new exhibit, “After the Thrill is Gone: Fashion, Politics, and Culture in Contemporary South African Art.” Curator Andrew Hennlich, a professor of art at Western Michigan University …
Social justice demands admitting privilege
Despite attending college in an economically depressed district of a small Midwestern town, every day we are surrounded by immense privilege. This is unsurprising, considering that the annual cost of attendance of Wooster is greater than the entire annual household income for more than 70 …