Recently local law enforcement officials have begun to play witness to an alarming new trend —  the steady rise of illegal substance abuse.

According to David Smith, the director of the Medway Drug Enforcement Agency, heroin use in Wooster and the surrounding communities has increased by approximately 400 percent in the past two years. In the same time period, there has been anywhere from a 300 to 400 percent increase in the abuse of pharmaceutical drugs, such as OxyContin and Percocet. (more…)

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Lowry Center is set to undergo a major facelift over winter break, including the addition of a new convenience store.  The store, complete with coffee bar, will help increase the dining options that are currently available on campus.

“This exciting remodeling will bring a new look to the Lowry living room,” said Jackie Middleton, director of administrative and auxiliary services for the College.  “The new convenience store will provide students with the opportunity to purchase essentials in an updated location.” (more…)

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On the night of Saturday Nov. 14, College of Wooster students damaged three field hockey goals on Cindy Barr Field, only one of which is repairable, said Nate Whitfield, operations and facilities manager of the Physical Education Center. There is currently no known culprit. (more…)

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IEW hosts upcoming South Asia dinner

South Asia Committee is hosting a South Asia Dinner on Saturday, November 21, at 6 p.m. in Mackey Hall.  Tickets are $7 students and $11 general admission and are available at Wilson Bookstore.  A variety of South Asian dishes will be served in honor of International Education Week.

Gospel and choir to give upcoming concerts

The College of Wooster Gospel Choir will perform Sunday, November 22, at 7:30 p.m. at Second Baptist Church (245 S. Grant St.).  The concert is free and open to the public, but a free-will offering will be collected to benefit Second Baptist.

In addition, the Wooster Chorus and Wooster Singers will perform their annual Holiday Concert tonight at 7:30 in Gault Recital Hall.

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Suspected killer’s house searched in Cleveland

Digging at the home of suspected serial killer Anthony Sowell of Cleveland continues.  Police and FBI agents are utilizing x-ray technology and miniature cameras to examine spaces between walls and floors of Sowell’s home.  Thermal imaging and radar technology is also being used to identify potential locations for more bodies.  Sowell is accused of murdering 11 Cleveland women in his Imperial Street home.

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Obama to bring conspirators to court

Republicans balked as President Obama unveiled a plan to try self-described 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed in criminal courts.

Mohammed and other co-conspirators will be transferred from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to New York City for the trial.  Republican dissenters feel the move is too risky for the suspected terrorists, but Obama urged Americans to have faith in the criminal justice system.

The move comes as Obama’s self-imposed January 22 deadline for closing the Cuban prison base draws near.  Legal and logistic hurdles may prevent that deadline from being met, as administration officials scramble to find countries willing to accept the 90 or so detainees cleared for transfer.

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Fight between Hamas and Israel stall

Reports on talks between Hamas and Israel may be overly optimistic.  Both groups reacted cautiously at the news that their talks to exchange hundreds of Palestinian prisoners for one Israeli soldier may conclude this month.

Unidentified sources noted the talks were to finish before the Muslim festival Eid al-Adha, which begins next week. Talks are being mediated by German and Egyptian authorities.

Both parties indicated negotiation efforts were continuing, but neither offered an official statement confirming or denying the reports.

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The field hockey team’s season came to an end last Saturday.  Despite a 4-0 loss to No. 2 Salisbury University, the team can hang its hat on the finest season in team history.

This loss marks the end of a terrific season for the Scots who managed a very impressive record of 17-6. The NCAC Champion Scots have much to be proud of as they look back on a season filled with accomplishment both as a team and as individuals. They dominated their conference with impeccable defense and an overpowering offense. (more…)

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The women’s basketball team traded baskets with John Carroll University all night on Monday, but eventually fell short in securing victory in the season opener. Despite leading at many points in the second half, the Scots were undone by turnovers and untimely fouls late in the game, giving John Carroll the 85-82 win. (more…)

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The women’s swimming and diving team bolstered their dual-meet record over the weekend with victories over Oberlin College (108-97) and Case Western Reserve University (160-77). With the wins the Scots improved to 5-0 on the season while winning the annual Veale Classic. (more…)

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