Only a little over a year since the historic election of the nation’s first African American president, the annual tradition of celebrating Black History Month continues to see great changes. Since 1976, the United States has recognized the month of February as a time to acknowledge and remember the contributions made by many famous African Americans throughout history. With February coming to a close, the 2010 black history month saw a monumental new beginning for one of the nation’s most important groups. (more…)

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With spring break a week away, there’s only one thing on the minds of all the Wooster seniors — turning in their I.S. As students schedule their last meetings with advisors, work on finishing their final chapters and begin proofreading, the process surrounding binding, copying and turning in I.S. has kicked off into full swing. (more…)

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Wooster alum wins BAFTA award

Wooster Alum Duncan Jones ’95 has been awarded a 2010 Film Award for Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer from the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, the British equivalent of an Academy Award.

His first feature film, “Moon,” was recognized with acclaim in the United States as well and Jones has said that his film was influenced in part by his Independent Study he created as a student at Wooster. Currently, Jones is at work  on his second feature film, “Source Code.”

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Spectator killed during top dragstar race

This past Sunday, a spectator at the National Hot Rod Association  (NHRA) Arizona Nationals was killed when a loose tire came apart from a Top Fuel dragstar. The accident occured when the car lost its left-rear tire. Before the car  burst into flames, it skidded into the left hand lane and collided with the wall. It was then the tire bounced into the crowd striking the woman at the International Firebird Raceway. The women was helicoptered to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced dead several hours later. The NHRA is still looking into the details of the accident.

Gunman opens fire in Colo. middle school

On Tuesday, a gunman identified as Bruco Strongeagle Eastwood opened fire outside Deer Creek Middle School in Littleton, Colorado.

Eastwood was firing rounds at students who were leaving the school until suddenly David Benke, a teacher at Deer Creek, tackled Eastwood to the ground and held him down until police arrived.

Only two students were injured and taken to the local hospital where, as of press time, they were in stable condition with no life-threatening injuries. Eastwood was charged with two counts of attempted first-degree murder and is being held on $1 million bond.

Toyota recall case becomes complicated

According to the New York Times, leading Democrats on the House Energy and Commerce Committee said Monday that Toyota relied on a flawed study in dismissing the notion that computer issues could be at fault for sticking accelerator pedals, and then made misleading statements about the repairs. The representatives, in a letter to the transportation secretary, said they were concerned about the competency of investigations into Toyota’s problems by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Union members within airline cause strike

Union members representing British Airways cabin crews said Monday they have voted overwhelmingly to strike. The strike centers around service conditions which would lengthen crew hours but also cut down employment.

Crew members are expected to meet this weekend to determine an exact date for the strike to occur.

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This past weekend, the Wooster Symphony Orchestra, directed by Professor of Music Jeffrey Lindberg performed in the Gault Recital Hall. I am rather skeptical of most orchestra performances, but I was blown away and truly moved by the phenomenal performance of the company.

Anna Lemler ’10, beautifully performed Edward Elgar’s Cello Concerto in E Minor. The piece is considered to be the premiere cello solo and for good reason. Lemler’s passion for the instrument and the beautiful sounds of the orchestra brought the concerto to life. (more…)

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“Mary Queen of Scots Got Her Head Chopped Off,” by Scottish playwright Liz Lochead opened this Wednesday, Feb. 24 at the Freedlander Theatre and will continue to run this Friday and Saturday at 8:15 p.m.

The play centers around the relationship between Mary Queen of Scots (Amanda Keith ’11) and her first cousin, Elizabeth I of England (Bridget Hillyer ’12). La Corbie (Nina Takács ’11) is the storyteller, taking on the form of a crow who quietly and beautifully informs the audience of the tension and actions taking place. (more…)

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After slumping in the middle of the season, the men’s basketball team has found their rhythm from the outside. The  No. 19 Scots’ aerial assault continued last Tuesday, as the Scots declared war on the Kenyon College perimeter defense — dropping bombs from the outside to coast to a 73-59 victory over the Lords. The Scots will need to maintain this aggressive instinct in this weekend’s NCAC Tournament as they attempt to lock up their eighth straight NCAA Tournament bid. (more…)

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Despite holding the Kenyon Ladies to just 19 points in the second half, the Wooster women’s basketball team’s season ended in a 48-47 loss in the North Coast Athletic Conference Tournament quarterfinals on Tuesday in Gambier, Ohio.

The Scots (11-15, 8-8 NCAC) trailed the Ladies (17-9, 8-7 NCAC) throughout the entire game.  The Scots’ late comeback came with two minutes left and the team trailing by six (48-42), but ultimately fell short as their hopes of further playoff action were dashed by just one point in the end. (more…)

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The NBA trade deadline illuminates the contenders

Midway through the NBA season, teams struggle to assert themselves as title contenders. The top trades in the Association left some teams feeling like winners and some feeling even more lost.

Eastern Conference

Winner: Cleveland Cavaliers

The Cavs significantly improved the depth and talent in their frontcourt with the addition of Antawn Jamison. Cleveland hoped to aquire Amar’e Stoudemire from the Phoenix Suns, but Jamison will prove to be just as successful as a complement to LeBron James. (more…)

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