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Nell Irvin Painter wraps up fall forum
Will Schoenfeld Staff Writer This Tuesday, Wooster enjoyed a visit from noted historian and author Nell Irvin Painter. Dr. Painter presented a lecture on the origins of American identity, closing what has proven to be a very enlightening and informative Forum series. Nell Irvin Painter finished off the 2011 Wooster Forum series with a very…
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European financial crisis looms over US markets
John McGovern Viewpoints Editor The Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi announced his decision to step down as the Head of Government. The act is pending approval of financial legislation to stabilize the economy, after failing to accrue a majority of votes in a recent vote in the Italian Parliament. Berlusconi fought opponents from the Democratic…
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Dean Kracker details other SPS responses
Ramsey Kincannon News Editor Since the heated forum on Tuesday, Oct. 25, The College of Wooster has taken several steps in addressing several student concerns about Security and Protective Services (SPS). One of the most suggested changes proposed to combat the increased number of incidents with Wooster community members has been to augment the number…
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Pres. Cornwell’s letter creates campus-wide response
Andy Tisdel Staff Writer On Thursday, Oct. 27, Dean of Students Kurt Holmes announced a number of changes to campus safety and security policies. Every night since Oct. 26, Security and Protective Services (SPS) has deployed an extra officer to patrol Beall Avenue on foot. SPS is also increasing the availability and responsiveness of “safe…
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Student loan debt set to exceed credit card debt
Undergraduates are applying to graduate school in record numbers, but is it worth the cost? Emily Bartelheim News Editor This year, student loan debt will exceed $1 trillion, surpassing even credit card debt, according to USA Today. Loans have increased by 500 percent since 1998 and still continue to rise (The Huffington Post). In fact,…
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BITE-SIZED NEWS:
BITE-SIZED NEWS Zanesville resident releases exotic pets, takes own life In Zanesville, Ohio, Terry Thompson, 62, freed 56 wild animals on Oct. 18 before taking his own life. Authorities killed 49 of the animals, including 18 rare Bengal tigers and 17 lions, to protect the public. The lone monkey that had not been accounted for…
