It’s showtime again for Trump. Graphic by Zach Perrier ’25. Voice Staff Editorial The entire student body here at Wooster has lived in the shadow of Donald Trump’s America for at least a third of their lives. Despite the past four years under the Biden …
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Dear COWnselor… elections and roommates
With the presidential election approaching, I am increasingly worried about the climate in my dorm during and after election night. I live in a small double room in Holden with a random roommate who outspokenly supports the opposite candidate than I do. How do I …
The oxymoron of a conservative goth
Lain Patton Viewpoints Editor For the majority of my life, I have been within the alternative sphere. I love the music, the aesthetic, but most importantly, the political views. Within all alternative subcultures, the point is to reject societal norms and fight the establishment that …
Are we doomed? A post-debate comparison
Case Baumwart Contributing Writer Watching the debate last Tuesday, I found myself inspired by what felt like a clear victory from Kamala Harris. After the excitement wore off — and seemingly nothing changed — I began to feel more despair for the state of American …
Project 2025 is a disabled nightmare. How do we fight back?
Co Clark Contributing Writer Many of us have heard of Project 2025, the Heritage Foundation’s roadmap for a hyper-right-wing Trump presidency and nightmare fuel for every marginalized person you know. It tackles pretty much everything, from rolling back environmental protections to bans on gay marriage. …
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 …