“Medicine, law, business, engineering, these are noble pursuits and necessary to sustain life. But poetry, beauty, romance, love, these are what we stay alive for.”-Dead Poets Society (1989) ‘O Captain! My Captain!’ Whether or not you’ve seen the movie, most people have come to connect …
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Tristan Lopus
Letter to the editor by our Faculty of Color
The original copy of this letter, including faculty signatures, is available here. October 24, 2016 To: Chair of the Board William A. Longbrake, Vice Chairman of the Board Mary A. Neagoy, President Sarah Ruth Bolton, Provost Carolyn Newton Cc: The Wooster Voice Dear Colleagues: We, the undersigned faculty …
D.C. museum honors African Americans
The National Museum of African American History and Culture had its historic opening on Sept 24. 2016 and within the first week, an average of 10,000 people visited per day. On opening day, 7,000 official guests and more gathered on the National Mall to witness …
The spaces Black women have carved out for themselves
Sharah Hutson Contributing Writer Through a series of events and the passing of generations, it is evident to see that Black women have carved their very own unique spaces with the use of self-definition to give a great meaning towards literature, film, music, education and …
Black Mirror
Robert Dinkins, Jr. , an A&E Editor for the Voice, can be Listen, I know a lot of people have said to you before, “Oh, you need to definitely watch this show” and “This is the greatest show ever.” My mom raised me to tell …
Tig Notaro: Queer comedian keeps signature straight face
Janel England News Editor Even if you’re not familiar with stand-up comedian Tig Notaro, you might still be familiar with her story. Back in 2012, she was already becoming a household name in comedy after she appeared on This American Life where she shared her …