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When can we be great? On Serena and the U.S. Open
In a society that seems to be inundated by its many -isms, it becomes ever more difficult to enjoy an event or moment that should be memorialized for its historic qualities. Instead, it is unfairly turned into a chaotic spectacle. Over the past couple of weeks, our news feeds have been dominated by the controversy…
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Scots volleyball dominates competition in Erie, record 4-0 weekend
Chloe Burdette Sports Editor The College of Wooster volleyball team entered this past weekend on a two-game winning streak after a stellar performance to defeat Franciscan University on Aug. 4. After a dominating performance in the Northwest Pennsylvania Challenge (PA) with opponents Penn State Behrend, Marietta, St. Vincent and D’Youville, the streak now stands at…
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First-year football Fighting Scots “trust the process”
Gabe Wasylko Staff Writer They always say “trust the process.” You’ve heard the saying before. It’s the motto that made NBA All-Star Joel Embiid a basketball icon and led the Philadelphia 76ers, a team that held the worst record in modern day NBA history back in 2016, back to the second round of the NBA…
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Corporate activism: a contradiction in terms
Earlier this month, Nike, the largest sportswear company in the world, announced an endorsement deal with former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick, whose protests of police brutality have prompted equal parts praise and criticism and fueled the seemingly perpetual debate on U.S. racism. The deal is a powerful signifier of socio-political change (could you imagine this…
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IM sports seek improvements
Ben Blotner Senior Sports Writer Intramural (IM) sports have long been a way for students to relieve stress, socialize and have fun outdoors as a respite from the hectic scramble of college life. While not all students have been thrilled with the way these sports have been handled here at Wooster, IM Director Julius Higginbotham…
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XC has strong season opener
Matt Olszewski Contributing Writer The College of Wooster men’s and women’s cross country teams put together strong performances in the season opening meet at the L.C. Boles Memorial Golf Course on Aug. 31. Both teams featured several star first-years, with the women’s team having 10 new recruits, and the men’s team four. The men’s course…
