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Cuffing Season
It’s here! And some have been on the hunt for that “winter beau” since the summer. The term basically refers to your standard singleton who suddenly finds themselves desiring to be in a relationship rather than being reminded of their loneliness in subzero temperatures. How do you find this winter buddy you ask? No idea.…
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BROCKHAMPTON releases second album in one year
Miki Rae Contributing Writer The term “boy band” has garnered a specific connotation through the success of groups such as the Backstreet Boys, NSYNC and One Direction. Collectives such as these have generally gone the route of pop stardom, vying for the hearts of teenage girls to gain notoriety as teen heartthrobs. At their peak,…
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Failing Class
Much like Wooster’s freshman class, hip-hop magazine XXL’s 2017 Freshman Class is populated by a diverse cast of utter disappointments. The yearly article functions as an oracle of (poorly) educated guesses about who will dominate the game in the coming year. Almost every year only about three of the chosen actually fulfill this promise. The…
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Netflix’s To the Bone gives insight to eating disorders
Desi LaPoole A&E Editor Trigger warning: eating disorders I am a huge fan of stories that draw upon the personal experiences of the writer. I believe that drawing inspiration from personal experiences and struggles not only helps the writer understand and come to terms with the events in their lives, but also helps the audience…
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LCD Soundsystem’s american dream develops new direction
Harrison Todd Contributing Writer Songs in LCD Soundsystem’s oeuvre have always been about one thing — the build. From the anthemic “All My Friends” to the oft-overlooked, moshable “Yea — Crass Version,” frontman James Murphy has always known how to make his listeners yearn for the grand finale, for connection on a packed dancefloor. He…
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CWAM presents “After the Thrill is Gone”
Nicklaus Wilcher A&E Editor Starting Tues., Sept. 5, The College of Wooster Art Museum (CWAM) will present a new exhibit, “After the Thrill is Gone: Fashion, Politics, and Culture in Contemporary South African Art.” Curator Andrew Hennlich, a professor of art at Western Michigan University commented on the exhibit. “Nelson Mandela’s victory in the 1994…
