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Don’t Ask Don’t Tell must be repealed
On Sept. 21, the United States Senate made a telling decision to not to pass the defense spending budget because of the Don’t Ask Don’t Tell repeal amendment. This vote has made it evident that homophobia is a powerful entity within American politics. This is the first defense bill not to be passed in 48…
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Palestine: A hidden human rights issue [1st of 2 part series]
The United States of America is one of the greatest countries in the world at providing aid to people and places that need it. We’ve pledged $1.15 billion to Haiti for earthquake relief.† After the tsunami in Indonesia, almost every major company in the United States (from Disney to Starbucks) donated a substantial amount of…
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Voting for wet/dry lounges unfair
As a resident of Babcock Hall, I was astounded to learn that all three of Babcock’s lounges will remain dry this year. This means even if over 21, no one is allowed to drink in the lounge.† The decision was made through a simple process of voting whereby all residents cast votes for their preferences…
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Decriminalization ó the other option
For as long as I can remember I have been an advocate for marijuana reform laws.† However, I never knew about a third option: decriminalization. In November 2008, Massachusetts voted “yes” on question 2. This vote made Massachusetts the 12th state in the nation to decriminalize the possession of one ounce or less of marijuana.…
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Library is for studying
Multiple times a week you will find me in one of two places: the McCreight Mac lab in Gault Library or my Independent Study carrel. I can also guarantee you that multiple times a week I will be interrupted by the many members of the College community who lack any sort of library etiquette.
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Letter to the Editor:
Dear Editors of The Wooster Voice, Congratulations to President Grant Cornwell and his dedicated team of staff, faculty and students on making the vision of sustainable energy a reality† at the College of Wooster! Transforming the new Scot Center’s roof into a highly visible† solar array ó the largest on any Ohio college rooftop† ó…
