Category: Features

  • 1971 cont.

    of blacks is acceptable proof that something is wrong,” (Oct. 29, 1971). For Voice reporter Lorrie Sprague, the question of whether racism existed on the College’s campus seemed to be answered when boycotters flooded the field. As the black students presented their demands to the audience, white attendants of the homecoming game shouted, “get your…

  • Human Library Project debuts workshop with College community

    Robert Dinkins Viewpoints Editor The Wooster Human Library Project had its first workshop event in Longbrake Commons on April 5. The Human Library Project is a small-group conversational workshop where every individual becomes a book regarding their background, experience and thoughts. The original model was created to stop hatred and discrimination, promote understanding and embrace…

  • Spring break service trip builds connections in rural West Virginia

    Robyn Newcomb Features Editor From Saturday, March 10 to Friday, March 16, 28 members of the Wooster community — including students, faculty and hourly staff alike — spent six days in the small, rural town of Colcord, W. Va. for the ninth annual service trip to the community. With no phone service or Internet, Wooster…

  • Scotlight

    A weekly inside look at the unique faces and personalities that make up The College of Wooster community. Sally Kershner Features Editor How has comedy as a medium of art impacted you? It definitely has allowed me to express myself more. I see myself as a different person growing throughout college compared to before college,…

  • CreateHER to host talks on empowering women in business

    Emily Anderson Contributing Writer On the Wooster campus, women like Anushkaa Gupta ’20 and Marina Rosales ’15 are seeking to combat an entrepreneurial environment that encourages women to compete with rather than support one another. The Voice had the opportunity to sit with Gupta, the leader of Wooster’s own chapter of createHER, a revolutionary support…

  • Scotlight

    A weekly inside look at the unique faces and personalities that make up The College of Wooster community. Helen Rooker ’18 is a stage manager for the theater department. She reflects on the impact of theater as a platform for social change. Sally Kershner Features Editor Why is theater your platform for social change? Primarily…