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Dean of Students Office introduces new positions
Mackenzie Clark Managing Editor On Wed., Aug. 23, Scott Brown, dean of students and vice president for student affairs, sent an email to the campus community detailing updates in the Division of Student Affairs. One of these updates included an announcement that the Dean of Students office would be adopting a new “class dean” model.…
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Netflix’s summer blockbuster, Okja, is a must watch
Desi LaPoole A&E Editor Okja has been one of the summer’s best movies from Netflix. How could it not be? The film follows Okja, a massive clumsy animal somewhat reminiscent of Dumbo. She’s gentle, brave and fiercely loyal to her caretaker, Mija. For ten years, Mija and Okja lived on a quiet farm in the…
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Tyler, The Creator’s Flower Boy and the poverty of critique
Is this format dead? I ask with caution — this section’s survival as we know it is linked to whether The Media Review Essay, currently appearing limp on the side of the road, is flattened or playing possum. It just seems that all the words about music worth your time or my time aren’t really…
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Tig Notaro: Queer comedian keeps signature straight face
Janel England News Editor Even if you’re not familiar with stand-up comedian Tig Notaro, you might still be familiar with her story. Back in 2012, she was already becoming a household name in comedy after she appeared on This American Life where she shared her stories about multiple run-ins with Taylor Dane. However, in the…
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Saint Motel’s House of Blues dance party runs wild
Katie Cameron A&E Editor I can only describe alt-rock band Saint Motel in one way: they are the high school band geeks that showed up at their 20th reunion with a gorgeous wife, incredible career and a glint in their eye — everyone’s surprised, and they know it. The band performed on Monday night at…
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Students react to keynote Commencement speaker
Former President Grant Cornwell is scheduled to speak and receive an honorary degree Caren Holmes Staff Writer Several senior students, dissatisfied with the selection of former College of Wooster President Grant Cornwell as the 2017 Commencement speaker, organized to meet with President Sarah Bolton and members of the administration to address their concerns. Scott Wagner…
