Category: Viewpoints

I once took a completely lifealtering class on Buddhist philosophy that left my mind both exhausted and invigorated. Many of the concepts we covered in class went far beyond my scope of comprehension, but we had a particular discussion that lately, as my time at Wooster dwindles, I find myself coming back to frequently.  My…

The Galpin Call-in was a protest I had the opportunity to plan and lead. Looking back on it from a year later, I am seeing a lot of great things that came about because of it. The African Student Union and the Organization of Latin American Students were able to get a house to have…

Recently it was reported that the hotel chain Motel 6 gave guest information of more than 80,000 guests to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (I.C.E.). This was done without a warrant and Hispanic/Latinx sounding names were flagged. As someone who has Latinx family and friends, and as someone who actually cares about the Constitution, this deeply…

Over the past semester, students have worked incredibly hard to establish a sex education house on campus. The house is intended to “create an environment where students can come to learn about sexual health, and fill in the gap from their previous sexual knowledge.” They intend to provide educational resources as well as to host…

Humans are social beings — so much of our lives happen because we interact with each other. Part of these interactions involve a significant amount of time learning how to communicate with others and advocate for ourselves — something that by the time we’ve reached college, we are at least expected to continue practicing and…

By the time I arrived at The College of Wooster for my transition as the new Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer (CDEIO), the Galpin Call-in had the narrative elements of legend.  Not only had I heard stories and seen evidence of the students’ involvement and demands, and not only was I impressed that this…