Category: Viewpoints

Megan Fisher I believe that when evaluating a college or university, one of the most important factors to consider is the quality of teaching and mentorship. Being a junior in college and having friends at many other schools, I wholeheartedly believe that The College of Wooster has some of the best professors. Whether they are…

Mai Fukuhara The reason I am writing is not because something special or extraordinary happened to me, but because of an occurance that is common amongst Wooster students. At the beginning of my first semester in college, my living situation seemed to be going well. However, since around the middle of the semester, I started…

Tristan Donohoe There has been a recent announcement of a complete renovation of Lowry Center. What will be “one of the most consequential projects at Wooster,” in the words of Dean Scott Brown, at best contradicts the College’s values as an educational institution, and at worst snubs the students and staff who currently embody it.…

Marina Roski The term “American” does not only pertain to naturally born citizens; it is about being a part of a people that believe in certain values. The value of freedom in all forms transcends any other identities. When the 2,977 individuals lost their lives in the terror attacks of 9/11, deaths were not counted…

Will McMichael In response to the “respect diversity of thought” article from two weeks ago, I disagree that the approach to a more respectful and diverse community can be as simple as referring to The Scot’s Key. There is a limit to what can be integrated with the reasoning of diversity. Although opposing values may…

Aidan Enright Any presidential candidate or member of Congress who advocates for reform on the premise of climate change, but doesn’t include nuclear power or carbon capture technology in their plan, is not only being dishonest, but handicapping any kind of effort to reduce our carbon footprint. We hear “listen to the scientists” all the time and yet,…