Category: Viewpoints

During my sophomore year at The College of Wooster, I went to Lowe’s to get some bolts to fix my futon. I went by myself. I quickly found what I was looking for and went to stand in line at the cash register. Suddenly, the man in front of me turned around and looked me…

I was invited to comment on the flyer that announced the inaugural meeting of a new student organization, The Wooster Right Wingers. No doubt someone will be offended no matter what I say, but I nevertheless hope that this essay will encourage some thoughtful and substantive conversations. I know why at least some viewers were…

The inauguration of Donald Trump as president has imbued many discussions about civics and politics with renewed vim and vigor. Among them are fundamental questions about the responsibilities between a government and its citizens, the extent of civil liberties protection and even the system of checks and balances. In recent weeks, the Executive Order regarding…

On Friday, March 10, Campus Council Chair Jack Johanning sent an email to the campus community, announcing Council’s decision to revoke the charter of Phi Omega Sigma, effective immediately. After nearly two years of on-campus discussions regarding this group, this outcome is one that is ultimately in the best interest of the community at-large and…

The following stems from me calling out the so called “jokes” published/sent via e-mail by the Voice. On the morning that I received the Vice newsletter, their annual April Fools edition, I found myself highly upset. While in conversation with students on campus, many of them also found the “jokes” to be highly inappropriate and…

As the notions of feminism, mental health and political activism become increasingly destigmatized and “mainstream” society has begun (I think) recognizing the importance of having a diverse range of voices speak about their needs and concerns. However, with the much needed discourse on contentious and historically taboo issues, there is also an inherent need for…