Category: News

  • Obama’s popularity surges following DNC

    Polls indicate a four-point boost for Obama following the Democratic National Convention Ian Benson Viewpoints Editor According to a new poll from CNN/ORC International, President Obama has 52 percent of the vote and Gov. Mitt Romney has 46 percent. Prior to the Democratic National Convention, the polls indicated the two were tied at 48 percent.…

  • Wooster Greek life recognized for “getting it right”

    Wooster Greek life recognized for “getting it right”

    Wooster’s Greek life claims the number ten spot on Best Colleges Online for getting Greek life right Sarah Kristeller Staff Writer  The College of Wooster’s Greek life received a shout-out from Best Colleges Online, a website that reports on current trends in higher education and other college-related issues. Specifically, the College received mention on the…

  • Wooster creates new fund for student internships

    A new internship endowment hopes to allow students the opportunity to gain work experience before graduation Deanna Langer Staff Writer During this year’s Convocation, President Grant Cornwell announced the creation of a $100,000 fund that will support experiential learning opportunities for students. Funds will be awarded on a competitive basis to students with unpaid internships,…

  • Dinner at Kittredge

    Lee McKinstry Editor in Chief Fans of the no-fry zone are celebrating this school year. Following a steady increase in admissions and a number of fervent student petitions, Kittredge Dining Hall has officially reopened for dinner for the first time since the 2008-2009 academic year. Open on Monday through Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m.,…

  • APEX brings together student resources

    APEX brings together student resources

    Whitney Siders News Editor Along with other visible changes on campus, APEX is now open in the basement of Gault Library. This new construction offers a space that combines Academic Advising, the Learning Center, Career Services and Experiential Learning. Dean of Curriculum and Academic Engagement, Henry Kruezman, explained how the offices housed in APEX will…

  • New Judicial Board for Greek students

    Wyatt Smith Features Editor Greek leadership is petitioning to implement a Greek Board, a second Judicial Board which will hear cases when the offender is a member of a Greek group. This new set-up is designed to allow student leadership and the administration to more easily spot trends in Greek behavior. According to Matthew Stouffer…