Bennett Snelsire Contributing Writer This past Saturday, Oct. 26, from 7 to 11 p.m., The Underground (UG) opened its doors to celebrate its 50th anniversary. The event welcomed all students and offered live music, cupcakes and drinks. Alcohol was available to those 21 years and …
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The marvelous life of professor Madonna Hettinger
Claire Allison McGuire Features Editor Madonna Hettinger, professor of history, has lived a truly amazing life: from meeting David Bowie when his son graduated from The College of Wooster (“everyone was just in awe, he was standing there with the parents,” said Hettinger), to the …
Bashing STEM on the academic quad
Victoria Finizio Contributing Writer On Friday, Oct. 18, the STEM Success Initiative (SSI) hosted a STEM Bash to kick off Homecoming weekend. Student organizations like Minorities in STEM, Geology Club and Pre-Health Club surrounded the Academic Quad to share their scientific interests with others. Attendees …
Hair Down: a discussion on black hair and mental health
Madeline Geiser-Getz Contributing Writer On Oct. 17, the department of Africana studies and the libraries hosted “Hair Down: Black Mental Health and Hair” in Gault Recital Hall. The event was co-sponsored by the Center for Equity and Belonging, the Cultural Events Committee, women’s, gender, and …
Giving faith a green thumb
Claire Allison McGuire Features Editor This fall break, a group of students from The College of Wooster traveled to northeast Ohio for a Faith and Sustainability trip, organized by Ex Uno Fonte under the Office of Sustainability. Spanning three days, the trip allowed students to …
Wiener dogs flown, pig macs destroyed and sausage thrown: Woosterfest 2024
Claire Allison McGuire Features Editor “Kommit eins, kommt alle” to Woosterfest! The 41st annual Woosterfest took place last weekend Sept. 27 and 28 in downtown Wooster. The event, modeled after the traditional German festival of Oktoberfest, drew locals, students and visitors to the city. Woosterfest …