The result of last week’s midterm elections marked what some have dubbed a sea change in the American political landscape. Significant Republican victories in both the House and the Senate only two years after Barack Obama’s inauguration are a sign of just how much has …
Viewpoints
The Viewpoints page features the opinions of the campus community. Viewpoints articles should be 350-700 words and be about any opinion, funny or serious, about campus or the world around us. Letters to the Editor, which also are on our page, should be no more than 150 words, usually responding to articles either in Viewpoints or elsewhere in the paper.
Those who wish to submit a Viewpoint can do so by emailing zperrier25@wooster.edu and lpatton26@wooster.edu.
Olbermann controversy
On Friday, Nov. 5 MSNBC host Keith Olbermann was suspended without pay after the news site POLITICO reported he made three campaign donations to Democratic candidates. Olbermann donated no more than $2,400 apiece to Arizona representatives Raul Grijaval and Gaberial Giffords and Kentucky Senate candidate …
Letter to the Editors
Dear Editors, Many of us choose not to smoke.† However, there are some people on campus who do. If you are a smoker, obey the law. In Ohio, smoking tobacco in any public place is prohibited. In addition, the law prohibits tobacco smoke to enter …
Integration needed between all students
International students, including myself, are some of the most passionate advocates of diversity at The College of Wooster. We love showcasing for our culture, our traditions and the rich values that we bring with us. For many international students; the annual Culture Show is perhaps …
Problems with SOA
It’s that time of year: the protest against the School of the Americas is coming up.† In a few days, thousands of people will converge on Fort Benning, Ga. to call for the school to be shut down.† Everyone should have a clear understanding of …
Why people should stop sexting
It happens far too often.†† You’re just hanging out with your friends then someone in the room looks at their phone, texts a little, then immediately makes a frantic exit with some weird excuse like, “Oh no! I left my hair crimper on!” ††Okay, first …