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Catholic students afforded opportunity to hear the Pope speak
Tristan Lopus Graphics Editor Nearly a week and a half after Pope Francis arrived in the United States for the first time during his papacy, the nation is still buzzing with the excitement of his busy week in America. On Sunday, a cohort of five Catholics from the College, members of the Newman Catholic…
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“Bearacade” system installed in classrooms
Maddi O’Neill Editor-in-Chief The Emergency Steering Committee (ESC) has decided to install defensive devices known as “Bearacades” in all classrooms to protect students from an intruder in the event of an active shooter situation. The devices were installed in classrooms in Kauke and Taylor Halls over Fall Break, and more will be placed in…
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Cars in Gault Schoolhouse parking lot vandalized
Maddi O’Neill Editor-in-Chief Seven student cars parked in the Gault Schoolhouse parking lot were vandalized on the night of Oct. 13 between 11 p.m. and 10 a.m. the next morning. Four cars suffered visible damage from rocks that were thrown though windows or used to dent the body of the vehicles. Three others were…
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Not your Granddad’s bike club; more than just repairs
Sarah Carracher News Editor The Wooster Community Bike Program, colloquially known on campus as the bike club, is perhaps one of the most eclectic student groups at Wooster — its members’ majors range from studio art to physics, and they participate in tea club, Shakespeariments and a variety of other groups. Most students have…
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Psychology Department’s monkeys have retired
James May Contributing Writer After 30 years of research service to the Psychology Department, Wooster’s three capuchin monkeys are heading to Florida for retirement. Under the direction of Professor Claudia Thompson, students have worked with Alex, Jake and Gizmo to study a variety of behavioral topics, including cognitive ability, social complexities, self-control and memory.…
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First-year international-student population increases
Sanjana Kumbhani Features Editor The first-year class has a significantly larger incoming international student population as compared to previous years. The total number of international students is 69 — far more than the approximately 40 international students who are part of the class of 2017. Director of International Student and Scholar Services Jill Munro…
