When was the last time you saw the Milky Way? For thousands of years, the chance to look up at a cloudless night sky and witness the constellations belonged to the entire human race. Then, fewer than a hundred years ago, that changed. The Milky …
Trump administration invokes civic spirit
The inauguration of Donald Trump as president has imbued many discussions about civics and politics with renewed vim and vigor. Among them are fundamental questions about the responsibilities between a government and its citizens, the extent of civil liberties protection and even the system of …
Wooster is a safer space without Omegas
On Friday, March 10, Campus Council Chair Jack Johanning sent an email to the campus community, announcing Council’s decision to revoke the charter of Phi Omega Sigma, effective immediately. After nearly two years of on-campus discussions regarding this group, this outcome is one that is …
Promote intersectionality and do better
The following stems from me calling out the so called “jokes” published/sent via e-mail by the Voice. On the morning that I received the Vice newsletter, their annual April Fools edition, I found myself highly upset. While in conversation with students on campus, many of …
Redefine national identity
During my sophomore year at The College of Wooster, I went to Lowe’s to get some bolts to fix my futon. I went by myself. I quickly found what I was looking for and went to stand in line at the cash register. Suddenly, the …
Student group Right Wingers’ use of threatening images causes concern
I was invited to comment on the flyer that announced the inaugural meeting of a new student organization, The Wooster Right Wingers. No doubt someone will be offended no matter what I say, but I nevertheless hope that this essay will encourage some thoughtful and …