Category: Viewpoints

Iris Filippi Contributing Writer     For all that is done to accommodate students of diverse gender and sexuality backgrounds at Wooster, and a great deal is done, it is broadly and consistently held that many queer students have yet to feel at home; whether for issues of social interaction or the logistics of maintaining…

Sosi Hailu Contributing Writer   When one thinks of cannabis there are many things that come to mind before stumbling across the word “nature.” Some of the words and phrases that might come to mind are “gateway drug,” “stoners,” “makes people lazy,” or just plain “drugs.” Whatever it may be, the words cannabis, marijuana, and…

Aspen Rush Managing Editor   In last week’s edition of the Voice, a Viewpoint titled, “We need consistent enforcement,” insisted that Security and Protective Services (SPS) should enforce COVID-19 policies. While I respect the sentiment behind this author’s article, the College must employ a different approach to ensure student’s health and safety.  My first year…

Geoffrey Allen Contributing Writer   They say you either die a hero, or live long enough to see yourself become a villain. But what happens when you become a villain after death? Many of history’s idealized heroes face scrutiny by the discovery of their wrongdoings, regardless of their good deeds. This is in large part…

Annelisea Brand Contributing Writer   My last semester of college reflects some of the expectations I fostered during my first year. Independent Study (I.S.) is tedious, I am focused on graduate school and employment and I am feeling weird … but all from my house. I am fortunate enough that during a pandemic I have…

Atlas Dwyer Contributing Writer   Students came to campus five weeks ago, wary of how well Wooster was prepared to handle students who would openly defy the COVID-19 guidelines. For the Fall 2020 semester, Wooster was a unique experiment of COVID-ian proportions. Many rules were set. Many rules were broken. Hardly anyone suffered consequences. I…