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Advocate Pat Griffin on LGBT+ inclusion in sports
The progress of LGBT+ roles in sports: her reflections and analysis Lily Iserson Contributing Writer Upon attending Pat Griffin’s lecture my first impression of Griffin was that she clearly resembled a coach. More accurately, she resembled my idea of a coach. Still, because I was early, I was able to hear the last part of…
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Professor recognized with National Jewish Book Award
Sanjana Kumbhani Features Editor The book Guidance, Not Governance: Rabbi Solomon B. Freehof and Reform Responsa, authored by Joan Friedman and published by Hebrew Union College Press, was recently named a National Jewish Book Award Finalist for 2013. Friedman is an Associate Professor of History and Religious Studies at the College, and this book grew…
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College Democrats host event for marriage equality
Students send valentines to Ohio’s Attorney General for marriage equality Ashanti Wallace Contributing Writer With Valentine’s Day approaching, it comes as no surprise that students at the College of Wooster would engage in initiatives to celebrate the wonderful season of love. The College of Wooster Democrats have proved to be no exception and are leaving…
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Wooster gears up for its upcoming TEDx event
Sanjana Kumbhani Features Editor This year’s TEDx event at Wooster is themed “double take,” based off of the global TED them “Think again,” partly because this is Wooster’s second time hosting it, and partly because it focuses on encouraging people to take a second look at the steps they’re taking in their lives. Christina Haupt…
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Wooster libraries present film and discussion series on race
Dani Gagnon Features Editor Within the last year, College of Wooster libraries received a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as a branch of their Bridging Cultures programming. Research and Outreach Librarian Julia Gustafson spearheaded the project of applying for the grant, organizing the program and engaging specialized faculty in related fields of study. Through…
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COW students excel at theatre festival Michigan
Lily Iserson Contributing Writer Earlier this month, three College of Wooster theatre students were awarded accolades from the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF), held this year in Saginaw, Mich. Participants included several larger institutions, such as the University of Michigan, Ball State University and the University of Wisconsin, who represented over one hundred…
