Ben Taylor Sports Editor The men’s and women’s Ultimate teams at Wooster hosted their first tournament in six years this past weekend. College teams from Denison University, Ohio Wesleyan University and John Carroll University joined two teams from Wooster, a team of Wooster alumni and …
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Young Americans for Liberty spurs political dialogue
Brittany Previte Contributing Writer Young Americans for Liberty (YAL), a new conservative-leaning organization, has been gaining increased attention on campus. Students may have observed them tabling at Lowry, handing out copies of the Constitution and pamphlets on libertarian ideology. YAL now enters the political scene …
Wayne County loses housing assistance grant
For the first time in 20 years, Wayne County will not receive funds from the Community Housing Improvement Program Maddi O’Neill News Editor Wayne County and the City of Wooster have lost their bid for the Community Housing Improvement Program (CHIP) grant for the first …
Petition asks Cornwell to sign Climate Commitment
Anya Cohen Managing Editor In an effort to reduce the College’s carbon footprint and fight climate change, Wooster students are signing a petition that they hope will encourage President Grant Cornwell to endorse the American College and University Presidents’ Climate Commitment (ACUPCC). The ACUPCC is …
Former head basketball coach’s passing leaves behind legacy
Brooke Skiba Features Editor Last week, the College lost one of its most beloved alumni, former head basketball coach Al Van Wie. Van Wie, known on campus as the “Dutchman,” passed away at age 85 on Wednesday, Sept. 18. After nearly 60 years of involvement …
Oberlin left searching for answers as Scots seize victory
Jeremy Ludemann Staff Writer Richard Barnes ’14 played the game of his life on Homecoming Saturday. Just 47 seconds into the game, he threw a touchdown pass to his former Harvey High School teammate, Justin Rice ’15. Shawn Bowman ’15 also had his best game …