Last week, there was a viewpoint published that expressed reservations about a group that calls itself WooSCRAM. In a pamphlet circulated this week, presumably in response to that viewpoint, WooSCRAM explains they are committed to the creation of “a radical left wing political culture on …
To make an impact in the world, start at home
“How can I help?” I hear this question a lot in my line of work. Individuals find out about a community need or a national cause that resonates within them and they feel drawn to contribute in some way; they just don’t know what the …
Service is an effective means of change
Dark soil caked underneath my fingernails and seedling in my hand, rays of sunshine beating down from the sky, the smell of fresh produce in the air and laughter roaring from all directions, I looked up to see a row of houses that had been …
Wooster receives grant to fund talks with community
New “Living Room Conversations” will connect town residents and student population in Wooster Lexi Riley Staff Writer On Sept. 11, 2017, the non-profit organization Campus Compact announced The College of Wooster’s selection as one of only 40 colleges and universities to receive a $5,000 grant. …
Recognize systemic injustice with #MeToo
Last week, the hashtag #MeToo went viral on social media after actress Alyssa Milano tweeted “If all the women who have been sexually harassed or assaulted wrote ‘Me too’ as a status, we might give people a sense of the magnitude of the problem.” Within …
Finding inspiration at COW
“How do you like Wooster?” “How does Wooster change you?” When I think back about myself first year, I am honestly surprised by how much I have changed mentally. I used to immerse myself in my own zone, care only about my life and was …