Now that you’re a student at The College of Wooster, it’s important to think about the purpose of a liberal arts education. So far as I can tell, the idea behind a liberal arts education is to expand your horizons and get a wide breadth …
August 2019
First, take a deep breath
Class of 2023, take a deep breath. You’re here. You’re in college. Welcome home. Some of you might be taking this for granted; others know that they fought incredibly hard to make it. Some of you will feel like the brightest kid in the room; …
Surround yourself with different opinions
At The College of Wooster, you will meet someone you disagree with. Most of these disagreements will be superficial, from what meals you enjoy, to what sports teams you support, to what your favorite Shawn Mendes album is. Some of these disagreements, however, will be …
Be considerate towards staff
The first few weeks of the new semester are always a whirlwind of catching up with friends, starting classes and getting organized as we make ourselves at home in Wooster. Amidst all the chaos of a fresh year, it can be difficult to be mindful of …
Catholic sex ed is anything but “universal”
Content Warning: This article contains reference to sexual violence. When I was a freshman at a Catholic high school in Scottsdale, Ariz., I sat down for my second semester of theology class. At this time in my life, I had little to no knowledge about …
Changes made to Dean of Students staff
Samuel Casey News Editor As students get settled in for the school year, they may have noticed some changes to the Dean of Students Office. On Saturday, Aug. 24, Dean of Students Scott Brown sent out a campus-wide email regarding these staffing changes. Shadra Smith …