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Senate Republicans block ëDon’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ repeal
On Tuesday, the U.S. Senate failed to advance a defense bill that includes the repeal of the “Don’t ask, Don’t tell” policy used by the military. The bill halted at a vote of 56-43, which was four votes short of the 60 necessary in order to break the Republican-driven filibuster. The policy, which is a…
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Campus works to aid victims of Pakistan flood disaster
A plethora of new problems continue to arise as a result of the ongoing flooding crisis in Pakistan. The death toll has reached over 1,700 people, and it is expected as floodwaters recede that many more bodies will be found. According to CNN, about 20 million people still need help. The United Nations reported 800,000…
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Tornado causes damage to nearby OARDC
A violent storm ripped through Wooster last Thursday, Sept. 16. At around 5:30 p.m., a strong tornado emerged from the southwest and collided directly with the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center and the Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute, producing considerable damage to one of the institutions. Fortunately, the twister injured no one, as…
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Wooster recieves $250,000 grant for I.S. research
With the Senior Independent Study looming on the horizon, the Class of 2011 will be pleased to learn that Wooster has just recently received a $250,000 grant. Announced on Tuesday, Sept. 14, a grant from the McGregor Fund has the goal of furthering and refining the way in which I.S. research is conducted here at…
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Anticipation grows for Party on the Green music acts
Thanks to the Wooster Activities Crew, and just in time to kick off the semester, the biggest party of the year returns to campus tonight. That’s right, the anxiously awaited Party on the Green is back, and everyone is strongly encouraged to come out and join the fun. Destined to be a great night, the…
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Obama unveils new economic proposal to the public
President Obama has recently unveiled his new push for a large-scale† plan that he says will turn the economy around. The President is busy this week preparing statements to continue spreading knowledge of the plan. In Milwaukee on Labor Day, Obama gave a speech in an attempt to ensure voters that he has the issue…
