1. Why is the #blacklivesmatter movement important? Emerald: Though it is debatable what specific event sparked the establishment of #blacklivesmatter as a distinct social movement, this movement is essential because it works to end not only state-sanctioned violence against innocent, unarmed black people, but it …
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Miraculous waffle makers revolutionize, revitalize dorm cuisine
Shoshana Rice Photo Editor Usually living in a dorm for most or all of our college lives, us Scots need to get creative sometimes. So I’ll let you in on a secret: waffle makers are the most underrated dorm room appliances. And no, it’s not …
Title IX investigation launched
Student accuses College of Title IX violation Mariah Joyce Editor in Chief The College of Wooster is currently being investigated for an alleged Title IX violation. The College appears on the Department of Education’s (D.O.E.) list of 212 postsecondary institutions that have pending Title IX …
Blackbirds take flight at Villanova
Lily Danielle Viewpoints Editor Blackbirds, The College of Wooster’s team and community of Irish dancers, has started preparations for an intercollegiate Irish dance festival and competition at Villanova University (which the team calls a ‘feis’). The team’s hopes for success at Villanova, combined with a …
Circle K returns to campus
Daniel Sweat Features Editor Gather ‘round, kids, it’s story time. A long time ago (like, three years ago), Circle K was a fairly large, student-run club that placed an emphasis on service, fellowship and philanthropy. At its peak, the club comprised over 70 members led …
The College celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Theresa Dunne Features Editor Sept. 15 marks the start of National Hispanic Heritage Month, a month dedicated to celebrating Hispanic and Latino/a heritage and culture as well as recognizing the influence Hispanic and Latino/a Americans have had in shaping United States’ history. Thanks to the …