Raegan Herdman Contributing Writer On Thursday, Nov. 21, The College of Wooster was visited by Derrick Morton, assistant professor of biological sciences and gerontology at the University of Southern California (USC). Morton’s visit was part of the biology department’s Life Science Seminar Series. Morton’s …
Written by
Mukta Pillai
A Scientific Outlook: The future of eco-politics
Fatima Gilani Contributing Writer The year 2024 has made one thing clear: climate change is no longer a distant threat, but a present reality reshaping our planet. This year is on track to become the hottest on record, making this the eleventh year in a …
Party for the Planet encourages sustainable behavior on campus
Mukta Pillai Science Editor On Friday, Sept. 27, the Office of Sustainability hosted Party for the Planet, an intended outdoor festival promoting environmental consciousness. Not even the rain could stop this party, as individuals trekked through rain to join the festivities at The Alley. “I …
C.O.W. celebrates sustainability at campus garden
Jensen Kugler Copy Editor On Friday, Sept. 13, the Office of Sustainability hosted its first Wooster Garden Party of the school year in the campus garden across the street from Williams Hall. The event encouraged the campus community to connect with nature in a fun …
Seniors present I.S. research at ESCI seminar series
Atlas Dwyer Contributing Writer On Thursday, Sept. 17, 2024, the earth sciences department (ESCI) at The College of Wooster hosted the first meeting in an annual seminar series, where two ESCI seniors showcase their I.S. research every Thursday. It allows the department (in conjunction with …
Interview with biology professor Sirot on new podcast
Mukta Pillai Science Editor This February, Wooster’s own Dr. Sirot, professor and co-chair for the department of biology, began a podcast dedicated to sex education from an intersectional lens. “I Came for Science” is a project with topics ranging from interviewee personal experiences in the …