Gareth McNamara I’m sick to the teeth of online petitions. “Stop the Republicans from defunding Obamacare!” “Overturn Roe v. Wade!” “Tell the President that Corporations Aren’t People!” You know the sort, left and right. Worse still are ones of the generalized, feel-good “sign your name …
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Cleveland is a land of hope and misery, but mostly hope
Long-suffering is usually the go-to word for describing Cleveland sports fans. The last championship any team won was in 1964, so we’re fast approaching 50 years of futility. The last time any team went to the finals was the 2007 Cavaliers, who were manhandled …
Men’s soccer underperforms in early games
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 …
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 …