Rae Harris ’25 Editor-in-Chief Aristotle, often considered the “Father of Biology” for his extensive work on animal and plant physiology, wrote in his work De Anima that “the soul never thinks without a mental image.” This claim suggests that imagination, or the ability to produce images …
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C.O.W. celebrates sustainability at campus garden
Jensen Kugler Copy Editor On Friday, Sept. 13, the Office of Sustainability hosted its first Wooster Garden Party of the school year in the campus garden across the street from Williams Hall. The event encouraged the campus community to connect with nature in a fun …
Seniors present I.S. research at ESCI seminar series
Atlas Dwyer Contributing Writer On Thursday, Sept. 17, 2024, the earth sciences department (ESCI) at The College of Wooster hosted the first meeting in an annual seminar series, where two ESCI seniors showcase their I.S. research every Thursday. It allows the department (in conjunction with …
Interview with biology professor Sirot on new podcast
Mukta Pillai Science Editor This February, Wooster’s own Dr. Sirot, professor and co-chair for the department of biology, began a podcast dedicated to sex education from an intersectional lens. “I Came for Science” is a project with topics ranging from interviewee personal experiences in the …
Reuzzi launches at Wooster for sustainability approach
Zanna Anderson Science Editor Founded by Cheryl Schnitzer, chemistry professor and chair of the Environmental Stewardship Council at Stonehill College, Reuzzi is a woman-owned online service that aims to bring sustainability to colleges’ and universities’ to-go container systems. Reuzzi creates a sense of accountability by …
Who’s paying the bills? How funding sources shape scientific research
by Ruhee Mehta Funding is a key component of conducting scientific research. Money is required for the facility where the research is performed, lab equipment like computers and microscopes, as well as the salaries of the researchers. While different projects need different amounts of funding, …