One of the less frequently mentioned consequences of the Great Recession was a sharp decline in children being born. As we approach 2026, 18 years after the recession began, the number of high school graduates choosing to attend college will peak and subsequently begin a …
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.
Should students be allowed to opt out from the meal plan?
Emma Barnard ’25 will be living in Fairlawn next year. She asks, will a meal plan really be worth it?
It’s acai banana’s world and I’m just living in it
Features Editor Bri Becerra writes on what they think is the best smoothie at Knowlton.
Racism toward Latinx people in immigration policy
Ari Salgado Contributing Writer Content warning: The following article contains depictions of racial discrimination in the United States, as well as a racial epitaph for Latin Americans. I’ve been reflecting on my memories back home. My most recent memories are of catching glimpses of thousands …
I’m sick and tired. Literally.
Gianna Hayes News Editor Let me paint a picture for you. A few weeks ago, I felt sick and had the typical symptoms of a common cold or sinus infection. Luckily, it was the weekend, so I had time to recuperate. But I was anxious …
Music and the power to make social change
Kayden Ward Contributing Writer Music is an inherently political medium. For every song about nothing, there is one that speaks of resistance and acts as a call to action. Throughout history and across cultures, music has been used to spread messages and tell stories. It …