Category: Features

  • The Goliard seeks to promote creativity on campus

    Sarah Carracher News Editor The College of Wooster’s only literary magazine, The Goliard, holds the significant role and responsibility as a creative outlet for the student body’s literary and artistic talent. Begun in 1989 and publishing its first issue in 1990 under advisor and English Professor Debra Shostak, The Goliard is on the brink of…

  • Presbyterianism continues to influence the College

    Wyatt Smith Features Editor Although its religious affiliation is often considered merely historical, The College of Wooster remains connected to Presbyterianism in concrete and meaningful ways. The College started out deeply Presbyterian. The inspiration for its founding came from a traveling pastor’s divine revelation. The College’s first four presidents were all Presbyterian ministers, as were…

  • Student group hosts ‘Speakeasy’

    Sanjana Kumbhani Contributing Writer Last Friday, Let’s Dance Society, the College’s social dancing group, held their third annual Speakeasy. The term ‘speakeasy’ refers to secret sections of an establishment where illegal alcohol was sold during the Prohibition era. Let’s Dance Society decided to hold their modern day interpretation in the Underground since it emanates a…

  • A meal with Vegan Co-op

    Sanjana Kumbhani Contributing Writer Originally started by the Greenhouse 20 years ago, the Vegan Co-op dinner was revamped by Jesse Tiffen ’15 last year and held its third dinner this semester on Saturday, Nov. 9. As you entered the Babcock dining hall, the smell of fresh, healthy and presumably, extremely delicious food was omnipresent. While…

  • Students want queer social space, specialized administrator

    Wyatt Smith Features Editor   Note: This article is the second part of a two-part series on LGBT+ representation on campus. This week’s segment covers what changes students would like to see and who they think is responsible for bringing the changes about. Last week’s article (available online) focused on issues students have with how…

  • Managing stress in a college environment

    Camille Schwartz Contributing Writer In contrast to the romanticized images of college life depicted in films and television shows, being a student can be a stressful time for those attempting to balance various extra-curricular activities, academics and a social life. Fortunately, there are steps and actions you can take to manage your stress levels. Below…