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The Scene: Tartain Plaid Fad
by Sir Shiny Tweed This weekend I saw evidence of what I believe is the beginning of an unstoppable trend. A high school boy was suited in a tartan plaid kilt for his senior prom. Since then, it has come to my attention that this phenomenon is not exclusive to Ohio. After some extended internet…
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‘Omnibus’ sculpture gets due recognition
Cleveland Museum of Art: ‘Ohio’s most important contemporary outdoor work’ Sarah Khrystal R Made of Diamonds In an unprecedented recognition of The College of Wooster’s commitment to artistic vision, the Cleveland Museum of Art has recently named one of the College’s sculptures “Ohio’s most important piece of contemporary outdoor art.” The sculpture recognized by this…
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“Reign of Terror” bells ringing out of tune
Matt Taylor Staff Writer I remember when I first heard Sleigh Bells’ 2010 single “Crown on the Ground.” After a suggestion from a friend, I decided to check them out, a duo from Florida and New York who combined metal and electronic pop influences. I was in no way prepared for what I was about…
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My favorite album: “Born to Run”
Ian Benson Features Editor Sometimes, it still comes as a surprise to me that my favorite album is “Born to Run” by Bruce Springsteen and the E. Street Band. After all, it’s been my favorite album since I was at least 15, probably even longer. But despite all of the changes to my taste and…
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The Scene: My “Last Thought”
My “Last Thought” Saying that Bob Dylan changed my life is cliché, but there’s a reason for saying it. Art can inspire the kind of awe that reverberates through every particle of your existence. Claiming that Dylan has changed my life is the polite way of saying “I can’t explain the gravity of this artist’s…
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Festival of new plays features student talent
Wyatt Smith Staff Writer Over the next two weekends the Department of Theatre and Dance will host the Festival of New Plays, a series of theatrical productions highlighting the talent and creativity of Wooster students. This is the first festival that allows for a more formal presentation of student work than previously attempted. The Festival…
