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Meet Carolyn Newton-Wooster’s new provost elect
From a one-room school house to Miss Betty Crocker to a liberal arts college, Carolyn Newton has had her share of experiences. With those† experiences under her belt the College has chosen Newton as its new provost. A provost is, by definition, the senior academic administrator at an institute of higher education.† At Wooster, the…
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Walk a Mile in Her Shoes raises awareness at Wooster
This last Friday, April 2, Walk a Mile in Her Shoes began in Kauke Arch.† This event featured students, faculty and staff who volunteered to walk approximately a mile in women’s heels.† Some took this to the extreme and proudly displayed their pink, six-inch platform shoes while others claimed their half inch wedge heel counted.†…
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Vegetarian friendly Lowry to start
A minority of American college students follow a vegetarian lifestyle, but at Wooster there is a growing interest in lessening one’s meat intake and exploring vegetarian alternatives. In a recent survey conducted by a team from the Greenhouse committee, 67 percent of over 450 respondents said they are willing to consume meatless meals in Lowry…
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Necessary renovations underway at PEC
The Collegeís Armington Physical Education Center has been an eye-sore for students and faculty alike for many years.† Finally, the College has decided to do something about it. The renovations on the PEC, which began shortly before spring break, are expected to last over two years.† The first phase of this project will be completed…
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Politeness proves different in Granada, Spain
When I first arrived in Granada, Spain this past January to begin my semester abroad, I did not think that I would have much trouble adapting to the Spanish lifestyle. Despite the many warnings about culture shock, there was no aspect of life in Spain that seemed as though it would be particularly jarring to…
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Get involved with Greenhouse
There is a lot of talk about ìgoing green” these days; however, if you want to make a difference, actions speak louder than words. By getting involved with Greenhouse, you can work on the environmental issues you care about with other students who share your passion and concern. Greenhouse is a student organization that works…
