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Voting for wet/dry lounges unfair
As a resident of Babcock Hall, I was astounded to learn that all three of Babcock’s lounges will remain dry this year. This means even if over 21, no one is allowed to drink in the lounge.† The decision was made through a simple process of voting whereby all residents cast votes for their preferences…
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Field hockey defeats Ohio Wesleyan with an overtime victory
The Wooster field hockey team has dominated the competition over the past couple of weeks, bringing their NCAC record to a very impressive 4-1. Last Sunday, the Scots trumped Kenyon College 4-2 with an early display of offensive dominance. that included a hat trick by Amanda Artman ’10. Early in the game, forward Artman scored…
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Senate Republicans block ëDon’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ repeal
On Tuesday, the U.S. Senate failed to advance a defense bill that includes the repeal of the “Don’t ask, Don’t tell” policy used by the military. The bill halted at a vote of 56-43, which was four votes short of the 60 necessary in order to break the Republican-driven filibuster. The policy, which is a…
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Campus works to aid victims of Pakistan flood disaster
A plethora of new problems continue to arise as a result of the ongoing flooding crisis in Pakistan. The death toll has reached over 1,700 people, and it is expected as floodwaters recede that many more bodies will be found. According to CNN, about 20 million people still need help. The United Nations reported 800,000…
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Dance-based Zumba craze arrives in Wooster
The Latin American dance-based workout craze called Zumba has reached the College of Wooster.† In its inaugural year, students and faculty will now have the opportunity to take Zumba classes taught by Grace Lundergan ’11. The classes are held on Sundays in the Armington Physical Education Center, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. for students,…
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Laws against marijuana harmful
When watching the premiere of HBO’s excellent new show, “Boardwalk Empire,” Martin Scorcese’s exploration of Atlantic City during prohibition, where booze flowed freely, I kept on getting this nagging feeling.† It wasn’t because the show felt like “The Sopranos” crossed with “Mad Men.”† It wasn’t the ridiculousness of the totally unnecessary sex scene (I swear,…
